Tue, October 12, 2004 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Brown at 50: Lessons for Civil Rights

Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
Admission: Free

Michael Klarman, a professor of law and history at the University of Virginia, gives a historical account of civil rights in the 20th century with special emphasis on the fiftieth anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education.

Tue, October 12, 2004 from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
USC Women in Management Luncheon

Commons Garden Court
Admission: $16

Senior female administrators from USC participate in small group discussions about their role within the university.

Tue, October 12, 2004 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Countdown to the 2004 Election: The Significance of Marriage

E.F. Hutton Park
Admission: Free

USC law professor David Cruz, Rev. Elizabeth Davenport and two married couples (one straight, one gay) discuss the legal, moral and political implications of marriage.

Tue, October 12, 2004 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
How We Did the Story: School of Journalism Lecture Series

Annenberg School for Communication (ASC)
Admission: Free

Los Angeles Times investigative reporters Matt Lait and Scott Glover discuss how they exposed major scandals within the L.A. Police Department, including the recent Rampart investigation.

Wed, October 13, 2004 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Jazz Combo Night

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Musicians from the jazz studies program and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at USC come together for a night of jazz music.

Wed, October 13, 2004 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Carbs: High or Low - Does Anybody Know?

General William Lyon University Center (LRC)
Admission: Free

Patrice Barber, Trojan Hospitality registered dietician/nutritionist provides insight on many popular weight loss programs (including Atkins, Dr. Phil, South Beach, Weight Watchers) and discusses the 25 top foods for the health and beauty.

Wed, October 13, 2004 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
'Ray'

AMC Century 14 Theatres
Admission: $50

In an advance screening benefiting the USC Black Alumni Association, producer, director and USC alumnus Taylor Hackford presents his soon-to-be-released film "Ray," a bio-pic chronicling the life of legendary blues singer Ray Charles.

Wed, October 13, 2004 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Presidential Debate Viewing

Annenberg School for Communication (ASC)
Admission: Free

Thomas Hollihan, author of "Uncivil Wars: Political Campaigns in a Media Age" and Ann Crigler, director of the Unruh Institute of Politics, lead a discussion of issues brought up in the recent Presidential debates.

Thu, October 14, 2004 at 3:00 pm
Footnotes: A Dance Performance in Celebration of the Female Athlete

USC Fisher Gallery (HAR)
Admission: Free

Margo K. Apostolos, director of dance at the USC School of Theatre, leads a performance of various dance styles featuring Trojan women athletes.

Thu, October 14, 2004 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Symphony

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: General, $18; Seniors and non-USC students, $12; Free admission at the door with valid USC ID

Former Thornton dean Larry Livingston leads the Thornton Symphony in a program including works by Rossini and Shostakovich, as well as a special tribute to jazz piano great Bill Evans featuring the Shelly Berg Trio.