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Shifting the Burden: Social Services, Safety and Redevelopment
February 10

A panel on how organizations are realigning the services they provide with funding sources that shift the cost burdens of service across levels/agencies of government.

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Vocal Arts Master Class with Jason Robert Brown
February 10

Jason Robert Brown, USC School of Theatre faculty member and composer, leads a vocal arts master class on his own songs.


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Happiness and Well-being in Times of Uncertainty
February 10

A talk by the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, director of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at MIT.

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Faculty Recital with Peter Marsh
February 10

Faculty violinist Peter Marsh is joined by faculty pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald and guest artists in a concert of Bach pieces and more.


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Fortune Is A Woman
February 11, February 12, February 16, February 18, February 22, February 25, March 2, March 4

Andrew J. Robinson directs a play by Oliver Mayer.

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Sight Specific: LACPS and the Politics of Community
February 11

A one-day symposium highlights the Los Angeles Center for Photographic Studies and its impact on image-making within and beyond regional boundaries.


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Trojan Hoops for Justice
February 11

Join hundreds of other Trojans for the first campuswide, three-on-three basketball tournament for charity at USC.

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Thornton Wind Ensemble
February 12

H. Robert Reynolds and Sharon Lavery lead the USC Thornton Wind Ensemble in Songs and Marches, and much more.


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USC Women's Ultimate Frisbee
January 22, January 23, January 24, February 13, February 14, February 15, March 6, March 7, March 27, March 28

Support your fellow Trojans! Come out and see the Hellions of Troy at their best.

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What Makes a Community Communication Ecology Ecological?
February 13

Join Annenberg students and faculty for a presentation by Lewis A. Friedland of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.


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Introduction to the D-Wave One Processor
February 13

A lecture by Richard G. Harris of D Wave Systems Inc.

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Safety at USC: It Takes a Village
February 14

Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Jackson and Executive Director of Public Safety Carey Drayton talk about one of their top priorities, safety on campus.


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All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals
February 14

A special talk with David Scheffer, author and director of the Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern University.

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The Hidden Costs of Energy
February 14

A lecture by Dr. Jared L. Cohon, president of Carnegie Mellon University.


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Valentines in the Library: Solo Works Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach
February 14

The USC Thornton School’s Midori Goto presents Thornton student violinists, who perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

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The Cherry Orchard
February 4, February 5, February 15, February 19, February 24, February 25, March 1, March 3

An aristocratic widow, who understands love but not money, loses her family’s estate and precious cherry orchard to a rich merchant.


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Road to the White House 2012: Politics, Media and Technology
February 15

Join CCLP, the Unruh Institute and the Bedrosian Center for a conversation on the Republican primaries and the role of news media.

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Developing Funded Research Programs
February 15

Randolph Hall, Vice President of Research, leads a workshop on creating funded research programs.


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Performance and the Art of Piatigorsky
February 15

A stimulating conversation and performance highlight the life and work of Russian cellist Gregor Piatigorsky.

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Straight Up the Middle
February 15

Sarah Whiting, dean at Rice University School of Architecture in Houston and partner at WW Architecture, discusses the politics and architectures of the public realm.


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An Evening with Denis Johnson
February 15

Join the Master of Professional Writing program for an evening of readings and conversation with acclaimed author Denis Johnson.

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All School Day: Do I Look Illegal?
February 16

All School Day was initiated after Los Angeles’ 1992 civil unrest resulted in acts of lawbreaking compounded by existing racial tensions.


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Grading Strategies for TAs and Instructors
February 16

Discuss and practice tools for effective grading. The workshop will cover grading policies, rubrics, efficient grading, and communicating with students about their grades.

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Harp Master Class with Sarah Bullen
February 16

Sarah Bullen, principal harp with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, presents a public master class.


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Jazz with the Afro Latin American Jazz Ensemble
February 16

Directed by Aaron Serfaty, ALAJE is a unique 10- to 14-member ensemble featuring all-student-arranged music.

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Dice It Up with the Writers of The Onion
February 16

Peel away the layers of American satire and journalism with the writers of “America’s Finest News Source,” The Onion.


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The Tempest
February 4, February 5, February 17, February 18, February 23, February 26, February 29, March 3

David Bridel directs The Tempest, which contains some of Shakespeare’s most beautiful poetry.

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Student Multimedia Presentations: Collaboration and Classrooms
February 17

USC faculty members share how they implemented their Learning Environments grants.


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At a Crossroads: Exploring Hindu Culture and Identity in a Diverse World
February 18

A daylong conference focuses on dialogue, community and reflection.

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Gospel Choir Showcase
February 18

Several colleges, universities and community churches band together to celebrate their devotion to gospel music and dance.


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USC Libraries Scripter Award Gala
February 18

Established in 1988 and presented annually by the Friends of the USC Libraries, the Scripter celebrates with its 24th annual black-tie gala.

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CASA Culture Show
February 19

The USC Chinese American Student Association continues its decade-long tradition of performance on a grand scale.


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An Alternative Approach to the Traditional Primary Care Model
February 21

Roseann Mulligan of the Ostrow School of USC explores an alternative approach to the traditional primary care model.

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A Sight-Specific Poetry Reading
February 21

This special event at the USC Fisher Museum of Art is curated by David St. John.


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Religion in a Time of Politics
February 21

The Mitt Romney candidacy has put his Mormonism under a microscope. Notre Dame’s David Campbell examines what reaction to Romney’s religion says about U.S. religious tolerance.

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Faculty Recital with Andrew Shulman
February 21

Cellist Andrew Shulman presents a Thornton School faculty recital.


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Through the Lens
February 22 - March 30

“Through the Lens” asks grade school students to a create work of art as though they were a camera, trying to capture a moment in time.

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Targeted Analytics
February 22 - 24

The main objectives of this program are to improve analytical decision-making, use analysis to lead change, and make the right choices when deep analytics are not possible.


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Wonderland and the Mathematical Imaginary
February 22

Join Visions and Voices for a multidisciplinary discussion exploring a new side of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland.

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Religion on the Move: Material Culture and Popular Catholicism
February 22

A seminar features papers by Jennifer Scheper Hughes on the religious image in Latin American religion and Domino Torres on Irish and Chicana iconography in contemporary art.


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Levan Annual Distinguished Lecture: Nikki Giovanni
February 22

A lecture with the world renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator, followed by a reception and book signing.

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Designated Drivers: State Capitalism in China's Auto Industry
February 22

Author Greg Anderson discusses his book about the Chinese car industry and the delicate nature of China’s planned economy.


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Edward R. Roybal Memorial Lecture
February 22

A talk by Henry G. Cisneros on issues surrounding aging in place, followed by an awards presentation.

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Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra
February 22

The USC Thornton Concert Jazz Orchestra, led by Jason Goldman, presents the music of Thad Jones.


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James Joyce's The Dead
February 23, February 24, February 25, February 26

Adapted from Joyce’s literary masterpiece, this intimate Tony-winning musical portrays a homespun Yuletide party with Irish music, dancing, food, drink and good fellowship.

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Interdisciplinary Research Group Annual Showcase
February 23

Join the Center for Religion and Civic Culture for a luncheon and presentations by faculty and doctoral students who have received fellowships to pursue innovative projects in religion.


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Writing Persuasive Proposals
February 23, March 8, March 22

A hands-on workshop (consisting of 3 sessions) on directly and effectively meeting the requirements of RFPs and grant program applications.

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Tips for Success in Applying to a Non-Professional Graduate School
February 23

A candid talk with current USC graduate students on how to prepare for application to a non-professional grad school as an undergrad.


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Impact Spring Screening
February 23

Annenberg School journalism professor Dan Birman and the Impact team invite faculty, staff and students to the spring screening of Annenberg’s award-winning TV news magazine show.

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Jazz Night
February 23

This ongoing contemporary jazz series features top players in the Thornton School’s jazz programs, performing in a variety of student ensembles.


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The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote: Words and Music from the Time
February 23

The four virtuosos of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet join forces with comedy legend Phil Proctor of Firesign Theatre to present a new experience of the Don Quixote story.

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Popular Music Program Songwriter Showcase
February 23

At an event presented by BMI, Thornton School Popular Music students perform original songs in an acoustic setting.


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Redesigning Reality
February 24 - March 2

In two hands-on workshops, participants remix and remake everyday objects and software and alter the ways we think about technology, culture and the environment.

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Physical Science in Oncology Center Monthly Seminar
February 24

A lecture by Dr. Andreas Matouschek, professor of Molecular Biosciences at Northwestern University.


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The Color of Sound
February 24

Faculty pianist Kevin Fitz-Gerald, joined by violinist Irina Tseitlin and cellist Ronald Leonard, presents a concert of Prokofiev and the music and visual art of Michael Tseitlin.

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Innovations in Medical Education Conference
February 25, February 26

The Division of Medical Education at USC gathers a community of educators interested in promoting change through innovation in health professions education.


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The Politics of Memory on Screen: 21st Century Latin America and Spain
February 25 - 26

A weekend of screenings and discussions investigates how Latin American and Spanish cinema have documented and constructed collective and personal memory.

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North Residential College Ed Wood Film Festival
February 25, February 26

Interested in making a movie for a USC film festival? You and your friends have 24 hours to pull it off.


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Drum Day
February 26

USC Thornton School faculty present a daylong event demonstrating the many uses of drums.

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Southern California Business Film Festival
February 27 - March 4

A series of screenings, panels and networking events culminates in an awards banquet.


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Water Diplomacy: A Foreign Policy Imperative
February 27

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy hosts a major conference on water diplomacy, foreign policy and international issues.

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Faculty Recital with the David Arnay Trio
February 27

Jazz studies faculty member David Arnay presents a recital of original jazz composition with Thornton colleague Aaron Serfaty on drums and special guest Nedra Wheeler on bass.


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Interfaith Dialogue Explored
February 28

Father James Heft and Rev. Dagmar Grefe lead a conversation about the promise and the limits of interfaith cooperation and dialogue.

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Aquila Theatre in Euripides' Herakles
February 28

Aquila Theatre, a New York–based company dedicated to reinventing classical theater, performs Herakles, one of Euripides’ finest and most challenging plays.


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The Book of Mormon Girl
February 29

Every Mormon girl has a story to tell. Joanna Brooks’ groundbreaking memoir brings you into one of America’s most fascinating but least understood religious traditions.

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Thornton Contemporary Music Ensemble
February 29

The ensemble’s music director, Donald Crockett, leads a concert of colorful and virtuosic works for large chamber ensemble by American, European and Japanese composers.


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Popular Music Program Showcase: First-Year Students
February 29

Thornton School Popular Music students perform funky tunes by the likes of James Brown and Sly and the Family Stone.

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International Cultural Relations in the 21st Century
March 1

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy is pleased to welcome Martin Davidson, CEO of U.K. cultural relations organization the British Council.


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A Comparative View of the Well-Being of Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa in an Era of HIV/AIDS
March 1

Zachary Zimmer of UC San Francisco lectures as part of the Multidisciplinary Research Colloquium Series in Aging.

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Achieving the Mission Statement
March 1

Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Fellow Ed Finegan and faculty member Lyn Boyd-Judson discuss cultivating wisdom and moral discernment among USC students.


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Transactivation: Revealing Queer Histories in the Archive
March 1

Join Visions and Voices for a series of live performances and video projects inspired by the collections at the One National Gay and Lesbian Archives.

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Jazz Night
March 1

This ongoing contemporary jazz series features top players in the Thornton School’s jazz programs, performing in a variety of student ensembles.


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A Midsummer Saturday Night's Fever Dream
March 1, March 2, March 3, March 4

Directed by Matt Walker, this spring production that showcases the School of Theatre second-year M.F.A. in Acting students.

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Ed Wood Art Show
March 2

Come out and see some incredible artwork by your USC peers.


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Thornton Baroque Sinfonia
March 2

The USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, featuring special guest Lucinda Carver, performs concertos by Bach and Telemann.

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Popular Music Program Showcase: Second-Year Students
March 2

In this event presented by the Al Sherman Foundation, Thornton School Popular Music students perform popular tunes dating from the 1950s through today.


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L.A. Surf Bowl
March 3

High School teams compete in the annual regional ocean sciences bowl, co-sponsored by USC Wrigley Institute.

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L.A. Conservancy Walking Tour: Broadway Theaters
March 3

A fascinating walking tour of the Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District explores the social, cinematic and architectural history of this unique street.


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Celebration of the Arts
March 3

Join the Fisher Museum of Art for an afternoon filled with music, live entertainment and art-making activities, plus free food and refreshments.

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Letters from Zora: In Her Own Words
March 3

A provocative multimedia performance features actress Vanessa Bell Calloway as Zora Neale Hurston.


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Thornton Composition Department Recital
March 4

A pair of concerts features new solo, chamber and vocal works by outstanding Thornton School student composers.

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The Metropolitan Opera in HD: Gotterdammerung
March 4

Following a pre-opera discussion, a satellite broadcast from The Metropolitan Opera will feature Wagner’s Gotterdammerung.


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Brokeback Mountain's Broken and Unbroken Ground
March 5

Prof. Bill Handley discusses the film, Annie Proulx’s original story, and their ongoing cultural and political significance in the Western genre, gay civil rights and other contexts.

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Immigration in the Wake of the Great Recession
March 5

The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute at USC and Immigration Studies at New York University sponsor an interdisciplinary conference.


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Diseases We Can Stop But Don't
March 6

Baylor College of Medicine’s Peter Hotez addresses neglected tropical diseases in the developing world.

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Dream Analysis Group
March 6, March 20, March 27, April 3

Our nighttime dreams are portals into the realm of the unconscious mind. Paying attention to them brings us to a higher level of consciousness, and can give guidance for our lives.


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What Matters To Me and Why: Priya Jaikumar
March 7

Priya Jaikumar, associate professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, discusses media, film and what is important to her.

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Preparing and Submitting National Science Foundation Proposals
March 7

Phil Taylor, Executive Director of Research Advancement and Federal Relations,leads a workshop on the best strategies for preparing and submitting NSF proposals.Phil was a Program Officer at NSF.


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Recent Work
March 7

Dr. David Jason Gerber of the USC School of Architecture will discuss his recent projects.

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Poetry
March 7

On a whim, Mija enrolls in a poetry class at the local cultural center and begins a personal quest to find the perfect words to describe her feelings.


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An Evening with James Conlon and the Thornton Symphony
March 7

Conlon leads the USC Thornton Symphony in Dvorak’s Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, and Ravel’s Rapsodie Espagnole and Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloe.

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Thornton Jazz Orchestra
March 7

The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of standards and new compositions.


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Do You Dream in Color?
March 8

A fascinating evening of performance and conversation explores issues raised by blindness.

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Autism in Everyday Life: Interdisciplinary Research Perspectives at USC
March 9

The USC Occupational Science Symposium gathers faculty and community experts to share research and perspectives on autism and autism spectrum disorders.


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Sociology Book Party
March 9

Come celebrate the publications of the distinguished USC sociology faculty.

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Game-Based Learning in Higher Education
March 9

Delve into game-based learning, an expansive and rapidly evolving field in higher education.


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Piatigorsky International Cello Festival: Opening Concert
March 9

Conductor Hugh Wolff and the Festival Orchestra accompany seven leading international cellists in an evening of concertos.

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Friends of the USC Libraries Literary Luncheon with Andrew G. Jameson
March 20

Jameson discusses the rare treasures of the Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Sinai, and the Codex Sinaiticus, one of the oldest books in the world.


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Religion on the Move
March 21

A seminar features papers by Thomas Tweed on religion in motion and Rebecca Kim on Korean missionaries in America.

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Material (In)formation: Computing Material Gestalt
March 21

Professor Achim Menges of Stuttgart University lectures as part of the second annual Top Fuel: Design Performance Workshop, a series of sustainability events.


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Seven: Art at Work for Human Rights and Social Justice
March 21

Based on personal interviews, this collaborative documentary theater piece tells the stories of seven incredible women who are campaigning for human rights around the globe.

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Thornton Jazz Honors Combo
March 21

The USC Thornton Jazz Honors Combo, a select group of Thornton School jazz musicians led by Jason Goldman, performs a concert of original music.


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Polish Music Center Festival of Premieres
March 23, March 24

USC’s Polish Music Center presents two days of concerts featuring both California and world premieres.

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Brain Wellness Colloquium
March 23

The USC Emeriti Center hosts a lecture presenting academic and practical information on keeping the brain healthy.


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An Afro-Classical Evolution within the Revolution
March 23

Explore the unique contributions of African Americans to the literature of classical music, focusing on orchestral works by black composers past and present.

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Shelf Life 2: A Big Day for Small Press
March 24

Independent publishers, writers, artists and designers come together for a unique, vital and historically charged event that pushes the boundaries of popular culture.


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Double Bass Master Class with Harold Robinson
March 26

Double bassist Harold Robinson, of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Curtis Institute, presents a public master class.

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Poet: Gjertrud Schnackenberg
March 28

The USC Department of English is pleased to present a poetry reading by Gjertrud Schnackenberg.


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Undergraduate Writers' Conference
March 28

Student writers share their work and compete for cash prizes at this ninth annual conference.

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City of Angels
March 29, March 31, April 1, April 4, April 5, April 6, April 7

This Tony-winning Best Musical is a deliciously funny spoof of 1940s film noir and hard-boiled detective fiction.


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The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education from the Inside Out
March 29

Clayton M. Christensen delivers the 34th annual Pullias Lecture.

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Jewish Homegrown History: Immigration, Identity and Intermarriage
March 29

Marsha Kinder, USC University Professor and founding director of the Labyrinth Project, moderates a panel on “Participatory History and the Value of Home Movies.”


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American Ballet Theatre
March 29

The American Ballet Theatre captivates audiences with the world premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s new production of The Firebird.

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Jazz Night Featuring CreSCendo
March 29

The USC Thornton CreSCendo Vocal Jazz Ensemble, led by Sara Gazerik, headlines this ongoing series featuring a variety of student jazz ensembles.


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A Tribute to Dino De Laurentiis
March 30 - April 1

A festival devoted to Hollywood icon and international legend Dino De Laurentiis, one of the most prolific and respected producers in film history.

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Lifeguard Certification Workshop
March 30, March 31, April 1

This USC Recreational Sports workshop helps participants get certified to serve as lifeguards.


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Vocal Arts Master Class with Antonio Lysy
March 30

Internationally renowned cellist Antonio Lysy presents a master class featuring works for voice and cello.

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Songs From Many Lands
March 30

The USC Apollo Men’s Chorus and USC Oriana Women’s Choir present an evening of music from international composers.


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Women Composers of the Present
April 1

The USC Thornton Wind Ensemble presents a concert highlighting the work of contemporary women composers.

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In the Twilight of Life
April 1

The USC Thornton Concert Choir presents a program of sacred and secular music, exploring the emotions surrounding life’s fragility.


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At Home in the World: New Directions in Writing from the Asia Pacific
April 2

Celebrate the arrival of Kaya Press at USC with award-winning authors Brian Castro (Australia), Sia Figiel (Samoa) and Shailja Patel (Kenya).

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Guitar Master Classes with Pepe Romero
April 2, April 3

Classical guitar master and Thornton School faculty member Pepe Romero offers an up-close peek into his virtuosity via two master classes.


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Active Learning Workshop
April 3

Teaching assistant fellows from the Center for Excellence in Teaching lead a workshop on techniques for engaging students in their learning.

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Corporate and Foundation Fundraising
April 4

A workshop on identifying funding opportunities, preparing proposals, and building relationships with program officers.


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What Matters To Me and Why: Veronica Terriquez
April 4

What is important to a community activist and organizer? Hear from Professor Veronica Terriquez over lunch.

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Webfest 2012
April 4

Student Web and multimedia designers share their work and compete for cash prizes.


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The Next Built Environment Today
April 4

Edward Mazria, founder and executive director of Architecture 2030, discusses the 2030 Challenge.

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Violin Master Class with Arnold Steinhardt
April 4

Renowned violinist Arnold Steinhardt, one of the founders of the Guarneri Quartet, visits Thornton for this master class.


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Vieux Carre
April 5, April 6, April 7, April 8

This autobiographical memory play is set in a boarding house in 1930s New Orleans.

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Waiting for Godot
April 6

This self-described “tragicomedy in two acts” by the Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett tells the story of two men waiting on a country road.


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Families with Fisher@USC
April 7

Parents and kids are invited to the Fisher Museum of Art’s special Family Day, filled with art activities, refreshments and music.

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Making the Transition from Graduate Student to Professor
April 9

Special guest Michal Temkin Martinez of Boise State University shares firsthand knowledge on the opportunities and challenges of becoming a professor.


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On Stage with LisaGay Hamilton
April 10

Accomplished actor LisaGay Hamilton presents a solo performance addressing her struggles and triumphs as an African American woman working in the visual and performing arts.

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Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work
April 11

Students share their research and creativity to compete for cash prizes at this 14th annual symposium.


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Hard-Wired: Do We Choose Our Politics, or Do Our Brains Choose Them for Us?
April 11

Recent research in neuroscience suggests that political preferences reflect differences in the very structure of the brain...

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Binding Architecture and Engineering Today
April 11

Structural engineer Hanif Kara delivers the Nabih Youssef Lecture on Structural Design Innovation.


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Cirque du Soleil's Iris
April 11

Cirque du Soleil’s new production is a lyrical, fanciful, kinetic foray into the art of cinema.

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Thornton Concert Orchestra
April 11

Sey Ahn and Joshua Roach lead the orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture, Holst’s The Planets, and a new work by Roach.


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Thornton Chamber Orchestra
April 12

Carl St. Clair leads the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1, Mozart and more.

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Woody Guthrie's Los Angeles: A Centenary Celebration
April 14

Scholars, journalists and musicians come together for a daylong symposium commemorating Guthrie’s life, legacy and impact on American politics, music and culture.


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Swim With Mike
April 14

Join the Trojan Family for the 31st annual installment of the Swim With Mike fundraiser, founded at USC in 1981.

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Classical Guitar Departmental Spring Recital
April 14

Thornton School guitar students present the semester’s work in ensemble and solo performances.


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Thornton JazzReach Concert
April 15

Young student jazz ensembles from the community perform as part of the USC Thornton Outreach Program.

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Thornton Percussion Ensemble
April 16

Thornton faculty member and Los Angeles Philharmonic principal timpanist Joseph Pereira leads the USC Thornton Percussion Ensemble in an evening of percussion works.


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Advanced Topics in Organization Design Workshop
April 17 - 27

This CEO program includes exposure to the following: design topics, design processes and implementation, and participant case analyses and peer consulting.

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Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Person in L.A. Should Know
April 17

Information for students, faculty and staff on how to be prepared for quakes.


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The Restoration of the Huntington Japanese Garden
April 17

Jim Folsom, director of the Botanical Gardens at The Huntington, discusses the Japanese Garden’s recent makeover.

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How To Prepare for an Academic Position
April 18

Maja Mataric leads this Center for Excellence in Research workshop for academia-bound postdoctoral students/researchers/fellows in the sciences.


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Dynamic Response: XWG Works
April 18

Xu Weiguo, head of the architecture department at Tsinghua University, discusses the recent work of his Beijing-based firm, XWG.

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University Chorus
April 18

The USC Thornton University Chorus, led by co-conductors Seth Houston and Zanaida Robles, presents music featuring themes of love, work and redemption.


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Strike-Slip
April 19, April 20, April 21, April 22

In the sprawling mosaic of Los Angeles, there are as many fissures, connections and cracks above ground as there are below.

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Moliere's The Learned Ladies
April 19, April 20, April 21, April 22

This rollicking work by Moliere finds a most unliterary lady intent on hosting a high-toned literary salon.


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Benjamin Britten's Owen Wingrave
April 19, April 20, April 21, April 22

The USC Thornton Opera program and the USC Thornton Symphony present Britten’s riveting, timely story of paying the ultimate price for being true to one’s beliefs.

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Divine Detection: Crime and the Metaphysics of Disorder
April 19

University of Chicago Professor John Comaroff considers the relation of law enforcement and sovereignty in post-apartheid South Africa.


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USC Libraries Wonderland Award Celebration
April 19

The Wonderland Award, now in its eighth year, is a multidisciplinary competition that encourages new scholarship and creative work related to Lewis Carroll.

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Jazz Night
April 19

This ongoing contemporary jazz series features top players in Thornton School jazz programs performing in a variety of student ensembles.


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Popular Music Program Songwriter Showcase
April 19

In this event presented by BMI, Thornton School Popular Music students perform original songs in an acoustic setting.

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The Best of Art in the Village 2011-2012
April 20 - May 11

“The Best Of” exhibition showcases the top student artworks from the year’s three shows: “Natural Beauty,” “A Healthy Imagination” and “Through the Lens.”


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USC Writer's Conference: The Business and Craft of Storytelling
April 20

Join faculty, writers and industry experts for a day of panels and presentations exploring the creative life in an e-book world.

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Facilitating Medium-Sized Laboratory Groups
April 20

Dr. Win May and Dr. Terri Woehrle present teaching techniques for enhancing medium-sized multidisciplinary labs in the health sciences.


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The Rise of Rome: A Lecture by Anthony Everitt
April 20

Anthony Everitt, best-selling author of Cicero, delivers a President’s Distinguished Lecture based on his forthcoming book The Rise of Rome.

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Chamber Music Marathon
April 23, April 24, April 25

Henry Gronnier, the new director of the chamber music program, leads three nights of nonstop chamber music performances by Thornton School students.


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A Struggle for Relevance: The Future of WHO
April 24

The London School of Tropical Medicine’s Kelley Lee looks at the WHO’s struggle for continued relevance, and how the global health reform agenda might be taken forward.

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From Poem to Stage: The Face
April 25

Created by composer Donald Crockett and poet David St. John, The Face is a multidisciplinary chamber opera featuring music, film and choreography.


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Popular Music Program Showcase: First-Year Students
April 25

Thornton School Popular Music students perform a selection of classic rock tunes from the 1960s and ’70s.

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From the Ashes
April 26

A conference marks the 20th anniversary of the 1992 civil unrest in Los Angeles, charting a city on the rise.


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Jazz Night with the Thornton Jazz Honors Combo
April 26

The USC Thornton Jazz Honors Combo headlines this ongoing series featuring a variety of student jazz ensembles.

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American Voices
April 26

The USC Thornton Chamber Singers, directed by Jo-Michael Scheibe, present works by great modern American composers.


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Popular Music Program Showcase: Second-Year Students
April 27

Thornton School Popular Music students perform popular tunes from the 1950s through today.

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Giasone
April 27

The USC Thornton Baroque Sinfonia, led by music director Adam Knight Gilbert, presents a partially staged production of Francesco Cavalli’s classic opera.


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Yoga at the Huntington
April 28

In collaboration with the Huntington Library the BeFit.BeWell Wellness program hosts a morning of yoga. Space is limited. 

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Popular Music Program Showcase: Third-Year Students
April 28

Thornton School Popular Music students perform original tunes with full band arrangements in a nightclub setting.


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Data Coaching Workshop
September 19 - 21

Data coaches help leaders use human resources data to have highly interactive dialogues that lead to decisive action, fueling high-impact and measurable business results.

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Strategic Organization Design Workshop
October 9 - 12

Learn more about organizational design, a cornerstone of competitive advantage and performance.


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Strategic Partnership with Impact
October 24 - 26

What are the pivotal elements of your strategic success, and where will talent and organization investments make the biggest difference?


Ongoing Events

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History and Tradition
October 4 - May 11

Black-and-white images culled from the USC Archives and the USC Digital Library celebrate the iconic architecture and traditions that have helped shape the university’s identity.

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Soft Machine: DNA
November 8 - February 26

Mike Saijo’s exhibition brings together science, education, design and community capacity building into sequential shows designed to evolve as they travel locally and globally.


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A Healthy Imagination
December 14 - February 17

Grade school students use their creativity to depict what it means to live a healthy life.

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USC Workout: Yoga
January 9 - May 15

Attention all yoga lovers: USC Workout offers a variety of yoga classes in spring 2012.


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Sight Specific: LACPS and the Politics of Community
January 11 - April 7

An exhibit on the Los Angeles Center for Photographic Studies, introduced in 1974 to spark creativity and growth in the community through photo-based representation.

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Queer Worldmaking
January 24 - May 31

Photos, documents, scrapbooks, recordings, films and costumes illuminate queer activism and culture in Los Angeles from the 1940s to the 1980s.