Thu, April 14, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Participatory Media Lecture: Kenyatta Cheese: Unmediated: Modeling the Next Content Ecosystem through RSS, Folksonomies, and Playlisting

USC Annenberg Center for Communication
Admission: Free

Please join us at the Annenberg Center for a fascinating session on participatory media with Kenyatta Cheese, editor of unmediated.org, a daily blog on decentralized and participatory media.

Thu, April 14, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Afro Latin American Jazz Ensemble: Jazz In The Park

Alumni Park
Admission: Free

Directed by Aaron Serfaty, ALAJE features music that is student-arranged for the 10 to 14 member ensemble. The group is a favorite at LA area festivals and cultural events.

Thu, April 14, 2005 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The USC/UCLA Rivalry: Perspectives From A Trojan Athlete & Journalist

Heritage Hall (HER)
Admission: Free

Lonnie White, a sportswriter for the Los Angeles Times and a former USC football player will discuss his book "UCLA vs. USC: 75 Years of the Greatest Rivalry in Sports".

Thu, April 14, 2005 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Irene Tinker: "Developing Power"

Social Sciences Building (SOS)
Admission: Free

Irene Tinker's talk, entitled "Developing Power" is based on the book she co-edited with Arvonne Fraser, "Developing Power: How Women Transformed International Development."

Fri, April 15, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Early Music Ensemble

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

To honor the late patron of the arts Richard D. Colburn, director James Tyler directs the recipients of the 2004-2005 Colburn Foundation Scholarships for the Study of Baroque Music in a concert with music by masters of the Baroque.

Fri, April 15, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Dave Brubeck Quartet: The President's Distinguished Artist Series/Jazz @ USC '05

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: General, $35; Senior citizens and USC staff and faculty with I.D., $25; USC Students with I.D., $5

Musical legend Dave Brubeck brings his joy of performing and his daring improvisations to USC in a performance certain to feature his signature single, "Take Five," quite possibly the most recognizable jazz composition ever produced.

Fri, April 15, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Chamber Choir

St. Victor Catholic Church
Admission: Free

Under the direction of William Dehning, chair of the choral and sacred music department, the Thornton Chamber Choir breaks new boundaries in choral music.

Fri, April 15, 2005 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
23rd International Graduation Reception

Radisson Hotel Midtown
Admission: Free

The 23rd Annual International Graduation Reception will honor and commemorate the accomplishments of graduate and undergraduate international students at USC who have graduated Fall 2004 or will be graduating in Spring or Summer 2005.

Fri, April 15, 2005 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tsunami Relief Grant Available: USC Graduate students funded to help with tsunami reconstruction efforts

von KleinSmid Center (VKC)
Admission: Free

A special service award has been created to give a few USC students the opportunity to join the tsunami relief effort in Thailand this summer.

Sat, April 16, 2005 at 8:00 am
Swim With Mike

McDonald's Swim Stadium
Admission: Free

For the 25th consecutive year, volunteers swim in the annual aquatic fundraiser for the Physically Challenged Athletes Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to students who have overcome life-challenging accidents or illnesses.