Want to be an Orientation Leader for the Office of International Services?
In order to personalize the orientation program for incoming international students, International Orientation group leaders (both domestic and international students) will be hired to lead groups of 20 to 30 students during the International Student Orientation Program, on week before classes start in the Fall. These leaders will facilitate communication among group members so that they can build a support system during their initial adjustment. Leaders will also provide basic information about the University and its services and act as resources for questions.
Detailed Flyer (pass it along) and Job Application
Contact person for OIS: Judy Hartwich, hartwich@usc.edu

The Fisher Center for the Study of Women and Men at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is seeking a Pre-doctoral Fellow for the academic year 2007-2008
whose area of expertise falls within our theme of Memory and Gender. We are especially interested in minority or international fellows, and dissertation scholars whose work critically engages the terms of our theme. The fellowship offers an opportunity to gain experience teaching in private liberal arts institutions while completing dissertation work, and carries a stipend of $30,000.00. Fellows will teach one course per semester, attend Fisher Center lectures and meetings, and present one colloquium. Doctoral candidates nearing completion of dissertation must submit a one-page description of scholarship, a short statement on teaching interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a writing sample (e.g., chapter of dissertation). Completed applications are due by March 1, 2007 to Betty M. Bayer, Director, The Fisher Center for the Study of Women and Men at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456. To inquire, email bayer@hws.edu. Information on the Center and the series can be found on our web site: http://www.hws.edu/academics/community/fishercenter/events.asp.

2.28 Career Choices for LGBT People - Ally Discussion with Professor Kirk Snyder
from 12:00pm to 1:00pm @ Topping Student Center 204
Kirk Snyder's new business leadership book about gay executives in corporate America, The G Quotient, has sparked a national debate since its release in June 2006. Snyder will speak about his research and findings about LGBT people and the workplace. As an author, researcher and educator, Snyder has generated attention from many of the world's most prestigious publications, including Time magazine, Fast Company, Fortune, The New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, the Miami Herald, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Advocate. The G Quotient will be featured in the USC Bookstore two weeks before this event. In addition, participants can purchase a signed copy of the book at the event.
Contact: Vincent E. Vigil -- VEV Director, LGBT Resource Center, Student Union 202B Tel: 213.740.7619, vincenev@usc.edu, www.usc.edu/lgbt

MEGA (Minority Engineering Graduate Association) is co-hosting a Happy Hour at McCormick and Schmick's downtown!
The food extremely well-priced and the company is fantastic, so encourage any minority graduate students and minority engineers you know to participate! Carpooling is recommended. See attached flyer for details. Hope to see you there, Stephanie Taylor, MEGA Secretary.

3.3 Panel at the Law School: "Asian American Perspectives on Immigration Reform."
This panel formatted conference is hosted by the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) and is co-sponsored by the APALSAs of all the southern California law schools in addition to the School of Social Work. Attached is a copy of the flyer with all the information. This event is open to all students and includes breakfast and lunch! Questions? evp@uscapalsa.com

3.7 Navigating Through the Professional World as an African American
The University of Southern California's (USC) Career Planning and Placement Center (CPPC) is partnering with the USC Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs (CBCSA) to host a Career Development Series targeting USC African American students. This two part series is designed to educate undergraduate and graduate African American students on the realities of working in today's diverse work force as an African American professional. The series will equip students with the tools needed to develop and maintain a professional profile.
- Part One is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 from 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m and will cover the following topics: * Enhancing your Professional Image * Building Professional Communication Skills
- Part Two is scheduled for April 11 from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. and will cover the following topics: * How to market yourself efficiently and effectively * What Black Professionals face in Corporate America
The events will be held at the CPPC in the Trojan Presentation Room, STU B-3. These events are also a great opportunity to network with companies. If you are interested in attending these events or would like more information please contact me at ddonalds@usc.edu.

(3) job announcements for Summer Position with the McNair Scholars Program
Summer Graduate Student Position - Residential Program Assistant - Undergraduate Programs/McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is looking to hire a summer residential program assistant as part of the McNair Scholars Program’s Summer Research Institute. The duties of this position would include; community building programming, general college advising, oversight of the residential component of the institute, and other duties that are part of this live-in position. (05/14/07 – 08/03/07) For full information, please visit the McNair Scholars Website,http://www.usc.edu/mcnair
Summer Doctoral Student Position - Research Group Advisors - Undergraduate Programs/McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is looking to hire a summer Research Group Advisors as part of the McNair Scholars Program’s Summer Research Institute. The duties of this position would include; advising undergraduate students on their research projects, editing drafts of research papers, provide advising regarding graduate school attendance, and being a member of the McNair Scholars summer staff. (05/14/07 – 08/03/07) For full information, please visit the McNair Scholars Website, http://www.usc.edu/mcnair
Summer Doctoral Student Position - GRE Prep Administrators - Undergraduate Programs/McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is looking to hire GRE prep course administrators as part of the McNair Scholars Program’s Summer Research Institute. The duties of this position would include; teaching the GRE preparation workshops, individual assistance with test taking strategies, and general advising on graduate school admissions. For full information, please visit the McNair Scholars Website, http://www.usc.edu/mcnair

Center for Women & Men Weekly Update
The Center for Women and Men has a weekly update! If you're not signed up, click here to read the latest edition.
Also, check out the Spring issue of Feminista here: http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/cwm/NewsSpring07.pdf

Design USC's first Rose Parade Float!
Create a design for USC's first Rose Parade float and ride on the float you came up with! Entries should follow the theme of "Passport to the World's Celebrations." You don't have to be an artist -- just have great ideas! Draw your float design on a sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper. Each entry should include a simple black-and-white sketch along with a short written description explaining your idea. Include your name, address, email, and phone number on the back of the entry. You're encouraged to submit multiple designs, so let your imagination run wild! Please submit your entries to Heather Larabee at TSC 100, or mail them to: Rose Float Design Contest, c/o Heather Larabee, University of Southern California, TSC 100, Los Angeles, CA 90089, All contest entries must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, March 7th, 2007. Good luck!

Upcoming Athletics home games:
Athletics home page
- 2.27 Baseball vs LMU, 6:00 pm
- 3.2 Men's Basketball vs BYU, 7:00 pm
- 3.3 Women's Water Polo vs UC Irvine, 12:00 pm; vs US National Team, 1:30 pm
- 3.3 Men's Volleyball vs BYU, 7:00 pm
- 3.3 Track - Trojan Relays - All day

RecSports announcements:
3.2 IM Spring Fun Run
(3pm) IM Spring Fun Run. * Distance: 5K Open to USC Students, faculty and staff! Run On Trojans!
Spring Break hours
Lyon Center & McDonalds Pool - see website for full details
USC Workout: * Fri, March 9 - 12noon only, * Mon, Mar. 12 - Fri, Mar. 16 - No classes. * No weekend classes

Program Board
2.27 Concert's Scary Kids Scaring Kids
12pm Tommy Trojan. Scary Kids Scaring Kids will be playing a free noontime show. Take a noontime break from classes for some good free music before these kids hit up the House of Blues that night in San Diego. www.myspace.com/scarykids
2.28 BSA's Black History Quiz Bowl
7:30pm, SLH 200. Join this trivia challenge to win hot prizes! Grand Prize: i-pod shuffle! Free food! For more info, email bsausc@usc.edu.
3.1 WSA's Elaine Brown: Seize the Time
7 pm, Upstairs Doheny

If you have questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to email prgbrd@usc.edu! Check out the Program Board Website at www.usc.edu/programboard

Spectrum
http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/spectrum/
- Tom Friedman lecture 2.26
- Barbarians, Theatre Event | Mar 1-4
- The Capitol Steps, Arts Performance | Mar. 6

Visions & Voices
Check out their weekly events at: http://www.usc.edu/visionsandvoices.
- 2.27 @ 7:30 pm. Race, Rap, and Redemption
- 2.28 @ 7:00 pm. Jimmy Joyced! A performance by Donal O'Kelley