Thu, February 3, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Abstract Retro-Spective: An evening of abstract and experimental film

George Lucas Instructional Building (LUC)
Admission: Free

Abstract and experimental short films by students, alumni and recognized experimental filmmakers are screened and discussed in conjunction with the current exhibition "Peter Plagens: An Introspective."

Thu, February 3, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Symphony: New Music for Orchestra

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

The Thornton Symphony, under the direction of guest conductor and faculty composer Donald Crockett, performs original works by the school's composition majors.

Thu, February 3, 2005 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Stem Cells: Hope or Hype?

Andrus Gerontology Center (GER)
Admission: Free

USC biologist William O. McClure, Loyola University law professor Vicki Michel and St. John's University Dean Richard Benson address the ethical issues associated with stem cell research.

Fri, February 4, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Classical Guitar Department Recital

Music Faculty Building (MUS)
Admission: Free

Students and faculty from the Thornton classical guitar department, joined by the Marysas Duo and Thornton alumni Robert Backes, present a concert featuring solo works for guitar, as well as duos, trios and arrangements of chamber music.

Fri, February 4, 2005 and Sat, February 5, 2005 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Religion and Social Justice for Immigrants

Doheny Memorial Library (DML)
Admission: Free

Richard Wood of the University of New Mexico provides the keynote address as scholars, activists and faith communities explore the ways in which religion is involved in efforts to achieve immigrant social justice.

Fri, February 4, 2005 from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban': Teaching on the Screen Film Series

Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre (NCT)
Admission: Free

It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts; not only does he have a new "Defense Against the Dark Arts" teacher, but there is also trouble brewing as convicted murderer Sirius Black escapes imprisonment and comes looking for the young wizard.

Fri, February 4, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
USC v. Carnegie-Mellon Intercollegiate Game Challenge

Annenberg Institute for Multimedia Literacy
Admission: Free

Student teams from USC and Carnegie-Mellon University compete via the Internet or live hookup in five interactive games: Literati, Burnout, Carcassonne, Set and Halo 2.

Sat, February 5, 2005 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens

The Huntington Library
Admission: Marshall Alumni (by Jan. 27), $20; General (by Jan. 27), $25; $30 thereafter; $35 the day of the event

Along with a docent-led garden tour, library president Steven Koblik presents a historical account of Henry Huntington and the public trust that he created "to promote and advance learning, the arts and sciences, and to promote the public welfare."

Sun, February 6, 2005 at 4:00 pm
USC Thornton Wind Ensemble

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: Free

Led by principal conductor H. Robert Reynolds and resident conductor Sharon Lavery, the Wind Ensemble presents an afternoon of music by Ticheli, Schuller and Mozart -- the same program they will perform later in the month at historic Carnegie Hall.

Tue, February 8, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Heat Shock Protein-Peptide Complex : Cancer Center Grand Rounds

Norris Tower
Admission: Free

Dr. Zihai Zack leads an in-depth discussion of heat shock protein peptides as a platform for immunotherapy of cancer.