By Lillian Insalata; excerpt reposted from USC's news site
August 19, 2013
After filling up their residences with boxes, USC’s incoming
class of 2013 will have plenty to do. During Welcome Week, the period between
Move-in Day on Aug. 21 and the first day of classes on Aug. 26, the university has
planned an array of events and activities for the newest members of the Trojan
Family and — for the first two days — their families.
This year the university will offer more programming than
ever, including two new signature events. The first, “Taste of SC,” will be
held on Move-in Day from 5 to 7 p.m. Students and their parents can enjoy free
food and see student groups perform in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center and
Student Union as they tour campus offices and learn about student resources.
On Aug. 23, students will recreate the Game Day experience
during “Light Up the Coliseum.” On that evening, the students will meet at
Tommy Trojan at 7:30 p.m. and follow the USC Trojan Marching Band to the Los
Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where they will learn about USC traditions, have a
group photo taken and spell out USC with flashlights. The first 500 students
will also receive free food. The event is scheduled to end at 10 p.m.
For a complete list of events and activities, visit sait.usc.edu/welcomeweek. Students
can also sign up for a special Welcome Week app to help them plan their
schedules and sign up for events.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
In the evening, following “Taste of SC”, students can dance with
new friends courtesy of radio station KXSC and USC Spectrum, which will sponsor
live music at Tommy’s Place.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Parents are encouraged to attend the New Student
Convocation, a traditional ceremony featuring a student procession and remarks
from USC President C. L. Max Nikias, academic deans and Ainsley Carry, the new
vice provost for Student Affairs. Preceding the event, families are invited to
a pancake breakfast in McCarthy Quad.
Also on tap are the first day of micro-seminars — lectures
and discussions that provide a glimpse into what college classes are like. USC
professors, Nikias and Provost Elizabeth Garrett are scheduled to present
seminars on a variety of topics.
In the evening, “SPARK! 8th Annual Visions and Voices
Multimedia Kickoff” will present music, dance, theater and performance art in
Bovard Auditorium. Students are encouraged to arrive early to get seats.
Friday, Aug. 23
The schedule will include tours of USC libraries throughout
the day and the second day of micro-seminars.
To cap the night, following “Light Up the Coliseum,”
students can catch a movie that will be shown in McCarthy Quad.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Students are encouraged to learn more about their
neighborhood through Friends and Neighbors Day (FND), which pairs student
volunteers with 30 community partners. After FND, buses will take students on
neighborhood tours showcasing historic houses and landmarks.
That night, the Welcome Back Carnival and Concert featuring
refreshments, games and a musical guest will take place in McCarthy Quad.
Sunday, Aug. 25
Students who need supplies for their rooms or want to
explore Los Angeles for the day can make online
reservations for shuttles leaving the University Park Campus for Target, Santa Monica , museums and
other locations.
That evening McCarthy Quad will be a performance site once
again — this time, a comedy show from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 26
After Welcome Week excitement, students are advised to get a
good night’s sleep on Sunday; fall semester classes start Monday morning.
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