Some History Attached to Ellendale Place…

Dr. Walter Lindley, a Physician and Surgeon in Los Angeles, was born in Monrovia, Indiana, January 13, 1852. His father was Milton Lindley, distinguished in the history of Los Angeles, and founder of Ellendale Place.  Milton purchased forty acres of land adjoining the western limits of the city and made his home there until 1882.  After he sold his land that he had used for fruit orchards it was transformed into Ellendale Place, “one of the handsome residence sections of Los Angeles.”

Dr. Walter Lindley came to Los Angeles to practice medicine and was one of the greatest constructive factors in the modernizing of the city.  As Health Officer of Los Angeles, member of the Board of Education and Superintendent of the County Hospital of Los Angeles in the days when the city was emerging from the conditions of a Mexican pueblo, Dr. Lindley did much for the future of the place.  Dr. Lindley was one of the founders of the Los Angeles Orphans' Home, the Los Angeles Humane Society and the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

His greatest work, however, is the founding of the California Hospital in 1887.  Dr. Lindley conceived of a hospital owned and operated solely by physicians. The physicians in Lindley's building were "carriage trade" and were affiliated with the University of Southern California Medical School. The first physician-owned and operated hospital in Los Angeles was erected at 1414 S. Hope Street and was the first building in California especially invented for medical purposes - a project that Walter Lindley supervised at every stage of its design and construction.

Following the founding of the hospital, he organized the College Training School for Nurses, the first of its kind established in Southern California. He was also the President of the California State Board of Medical Examiners and ex-President of the State Medical Society.  Dr. Lindley was also a member of the California, University and Union League Clubs, the Los Angeles Humane Society and the Historical Society of Los Angeles. 

In other connections to USC, his Aunts were founders of USC’s Kappa Alpha Theta and his Grandson was a founder of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.  

We Appreciate Our Residents!

Thanks to everyone who helped to make our Tenant Appreciation Day such a success!  It was so rewarding to be able to give all the Trojan Buildings' Residents a free lunch during such a stressful week-- Exam Week!

All of us on the Management Team really enjoyed getting to visit with all the Students.  The weather in Los Angeles yesterday was gorgeous; It was sunny and just cool enough.  Many of the Residents sat on the lawn in front of Trojan Terraza and ate their lunch like they were at a picnic.  And, of course, In-N-Out Burgers are always delicious. . .

Good luck on your exams, Trojans!

Eating Healthy on a Student Budget (excerpts)

Although the legendary ‘Freshman 15’ has recently been declared a myth by an Ohio State study, many college students still struggle with how to eat both healthy and on a limited budget.  For students balancing classes, work, internships and extracurricular activities, daily eating habits often fall to fast food and pre-packaged entrees.

Robyn Kievit, a nurse practitioner and dietician at Emerson College and member of the American College Health Association, helps students manage their eating every day and is familiar with the issue of eating healthy for less.  Her advice for busy students is to plan meals and snacks around classes and to bring non-perishable foods along during the day if they are unable to go back to their apartment or dorm between classes.  “One method may work one day with a hectic work and class schedule while another will work for a different day or weekend day,” Kievit said. “In general, I recommend students try to eat something every three to four hours as that is when our bodies generally become hungry after eating mindfully the last time. Eating regularly keeps us from overeating and undereating.”

Asha Kennedy, a 19-year-old dietetics major at Florida State University, believes that an important rule of eating healthy on a limited budget is planning meals in advance.  “Making a schedule, even if tentative, for the week will give you an idea of how much time you will need to dedicate to your meals as well as to plan out when and between which classes to prep for your meals,” Kennedy said. “Potluck dinners are a favorite among my friends and I. Someone makes the pasta, someone makes the meat, another person makes the vegetables and someone is in charge of dessert. Or even having one roommate cook one night, and you cook another night are simple ways to ensure having a meal on busy days.”

Kievit suggested these students stock their kitchen with items that will help them create basic meals, such as:

• Salad spinner 
• Aluminum vegetable steamer
• Medium size saucepan/pot
• Wooden spoon
• Medium serrated knife
• Medium cutting knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Water container with filters

When buying groceries, Kievit said students should make a list and a budget ahead of time, and stick to it.  The list should include foods that are multipurpose (especially if they have limited shelf life) such as vegetables that can be used on sandwiches and also in entrees. Buying plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is also important to keeping a balanced diet. Although non-vegetarians and vegans tend to get enough protein, meats such as chicken are practical for healthy cooking because they can be used in a variety of ways.  It’s important to look at the nutrition content and stay away from foods high in saturated and trans fats.

Purchasing store brand items and taking advantage of sales and coupons can also save money, as well as shopping at discount grocers and green markets.  Pre-packaged foods are a quick, seemingly inexpensive and often tasty option, but even those that claim to be healthy can be packed with hidden sodium. Kievit offered the following tips when it comes to pre-packaged meals:
• Keep calories down to 500 in total
• Keep fat grams to zero of saturated or trans fats.
• Keep sodium down to 300-600 mg per serving in frozen or pre-packaged foods.
• In general, choosing foods with the least amounts of ingredients is best and most pre-packaged foods have a longer list of ingredients.




Eating healthy on a budget may seem like a challenge, but by following these simple rules, Keivet estimated that college students can keep their weekly grocery budget down to about $20-$50.  To learn more about healthy eating, students can visit their school’s student health centers and ask for advice specific to their school and the food shopping options around it.



By Julie DeVito

November 11, 2011

Free Art!

We know the perfect way to unwind after a day of USC lectures.  Lose yourself in some amazing art!

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has amazing permanent collections that are FREE on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and every day after 5pm.  (PS.  The museum is closed on Wednesdays.)  They have a wide array of art to choose from. You can view the traditional art of many world cultures or photography, to some very modern sculptural art installations.  Something for every taste.

http://www.lacma.org/art/collection

Free Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl

Some weekday mornings in the summer, you can enjoy the rehearsals of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. It's free to listen, free to park, and you can explore the grounds and visit the free Hollywood Bowl Museum. Call (323) 850-2000 to see when rehearsals are scheduled.

Crime Prevention Tips from the USC Dept. of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety at USC is a terrific resource for the university's students and staff.  We are thankful that we at Trojan Buildings are on the DPS Patrol Perimeter. 

We have the highest respect for all the officers.  Los Angeles is a big and sometimes dangerous city.  The DPS officers have some very useful crime prevention tips for students.  We have reprinted some of them here for you:  

What is Suspicious? ·   A person going door-to-door ·   Anyone forcibly entering a locked vehicle ·   Anyone being forced into a vehicle Confronting Danger ·   Trust your instincts ·   Know yourself ·   Show your anger, not your fear Getting around USC safely / Jogging safety ·   Stay alert to your surroundings ·   Know the locations of the Emergency Phones ·   Try to vary your route ·   Jog with a known companion ·   Jog in a familiar area ·   Do not jog after dark Auto Crimes ·   Be selective in where you park your car ·   Always lock your car ·   Don't leave valuables visible inside ·   Keep doors locked and windows up ·   Keep your valuables out of view ·   Travel on main road Bicycle Safety ·   Register your bicycle ·   Working brakes ·   Bike lights for night riding ·   Register your bicycle ·   Lock your bike to a stationary post or rack ·   Thieves look for easy opportunities

ATM Safety / Identity Theft ·   Be alert ·   Do NOT write your code on your ATM card ·   Stand directly in front of the ATM ·   Pay attention to your billing cycles ·   Minimize the identification information ·   Keep personal information in a safe place Acquaintance Rape / Ruffies and GHB -"Rape Drugs" ·   Listen carefully ·   Be aware ·   Remember that date rape is a crime ·   Don't share drinks ·   Don't leave your drink unattended ·   Call 9-1-1 if someone passes out Apartment and Residential Security ·   Unpack as soon as possible ·   Always lock your door ·   Recognize strangers Fire Safety ·   Alert the occupants and evacuate the building ·   Be prepared ·   Beware of False alarms

For the complete list of crime prevention tips, visit:

capsnet.usc.edu/dps/CrimePrevention/Specialntrest.cfm

Welcome back, Trojans!

Here you come!

Students are starting to return for another year's education at USC.  To all of you coming back for another year and all of you coming to Los Angeles for the first time-- WELCOME!