Mon, December 2, 2002 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Studies at the interface of chemistry ad biology: 1: Sequence specific trapping of topoisomerase I by Camptothecin polyamide conjugates; 2: Generation of new polyketides by combinatorial biosynthesis

Hoffman Hall, Hastings Auditorium (HMR)
Admission: Free

Clay C.C. Wang, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry and Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University Stanford, CA

Mon, December 2, 2002 all day.
USC Workout - Winter Break: Special Winter Break Schedule

General William Lyon University Center (LRC)
Admission: USC Workout fee

Check the USc Rec Sports website for Exam and Winter Break schedule for USC Workout (group exercise classes)

Tue, November 19, 2002 through Fri, January 10, 2003 on Mondays and Thursdays time TBD.
USC Triathlon Team: Workouts and Events

General William Lyon University Center (LRC)
Admission: Free

Join the workout or watch the team push their limits in the Spring season. USC Triathlon Team is open to students, faculty and staff.

Mon, December 2, 2002 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Prozac for the Soul: Dealing with Stress

Chabad House
Admission: Free

Rabbi Dov Wagner will present a perspective on dealing with stress culled from Jewish teachings and thought.

Dec 3, 2002 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Teaching Effective Leadership and Creativity Skills: Forums on Teaching

Leavey Library (LVL)
Admission: Free

Armand Tanguay leads a collegial discussion on incorporating the development of leadership and creativity in undergraduate and graduate courses and research.

Tue, December 3, 2002 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
MPW Academy Award Film Speaker Series

Waite Phillips Hall (WPH)
Admission: Free

Academy Award-nominated writer/director Mel Shavelson prestents his film "Houseboat" as part of the Master of Progessional Writing Program's Academy Award Film Speaker Series.

Tue, December 3, 2002 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thelonious Monk Institute Septet

Skirball Cultural Center
Admission: $12 general, $8 Skirball members, $5 students free with USC ID.

With members from the U.S., Africa, Korea and Italy, the Thelonious Monk Institute Septet is an exciting, eclectic group comprised of some of the most brilliant young musicians in the jazz scene.

Tue, November 19, 2002 through Tue, December 10, 2002 on Tuesdays from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
USC Chess Club: Rec Sports - Club Sports

von KleinSmid Center (VKC)
Admission: Free

Come join the intellectual and recreational endeavors of the USC Chess Club -- open to students, faculty and staff

Tue, December 3, 2002 from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Giant Menorah Lighting: at Tommy Trojan

Trousdale Parkway
Admission: Free

We'll light the giant Menorah at Tommy Trojan, sing Chanukah songs, and enjoy latkes and donuts.

Tue, December 3, 2002 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Girl Culture

Social Sciences Building (SOS)
Admission: Free

Photographer Lauren Greenfield will disuss her award winning study of youth culture examining the secret worlds of girls' social lives & private rituals, the dressing room & the locker room.