USC Student Opportunities - Thornton Choral and Sacred Music

The Choral program at USC's Thornton School of Music has many opportunities for students of all majors and faculty to get involved! Our choirs have an international reputation of excellence and continue to build their presence on campus with our general population. The students who participate in our ensembles are among the leading students in the university - we find that an artistic outlet (such as choral music) fosters ingenuity and creativity, and the team aspect of our performances encourages community, dedication, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the rehearsal room. As students are searching for a way to get involved on campus, we hope you will keep us in mind as a possible suggestion for elective credits or that you may even consider forwarding this on to the students under your advisement. Attached please find our most recent brochure that contains more specific information and active links for getting involved. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

Contact us at
singon@usc.edu or (213) 821-5756

CHAMBER SINGERS

2-3:50PM M, W
MUEN 312/512
(undergraduate/graduate)

Led by Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, the USC Thornton Chamber Singers is the premiere choral ensemble at USC Thornton. Their widely acclaimed international tours include a recent invitation to Korea to perform at the 10th World Choral Symposium. This highly regarded ensemble has also enjoyed performances with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Helmuth Rilling, James Conlon, Carl St. Clair, Barry Manilow, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.

CONCERT CHOIR
2-3:50PM T, Th
MUEN 310/510
(undergraduate/graduate)

The USC Thornton Concert Choir is a larger mixed choir of 52 voices under the direction of Dr. Cristian Grases. Concert Choir performs music from diverse areas of the world and all musical periods. The Concert Choir has been selected to perform at the 2015 National Collegiate Choral
Organization Convention in Portland, Oregon.

APOLLO MEN’S CHORUS

4-5:50PM M, W
MUEN 308/508
(undergraduate/graduate)

The men of Apollo are a diverse group ranging from freshman to graduate students. This group often sings the National Anthem at on-campus sporting events and has recently recorded a new CD to be
released summer 2015. Enjoy brotherhood and strive for excellence in the performance of classical to contemporary choral music.

ORIANA WOMEN’S CHOIR
4-5:50PM T, Th
MUEN 311/511
(undergraduate/graduate)

The Oriana Women’s Choir is open to all USC women who wish to participate. Comprised of students from a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree programs, Oriana performs a wide range of choral music each semester. All levels of musicians are welcomed and encouraged to join.

UNIVERSITY CHORUS
7-8:50PM W
MUEN 307/507
(undergraduate/graduate)

The University Chorus is open to any USC student, faculty, staff member and the larger USC community. Participation in this group gives its members the experience of singing and performing diverse literature with a large mixed ensemble. All levels of musicianship are welcomed.

Assistant Blended Learning Academic Advisor for the LA Galaxy Academy School

Position: Assistant Blended Learning Academic Advisor for the LA Galaxy Academy School
 
Job Description / Essential Elements:
The LA Galaxy is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Assistant Blended Learning Academic Advisor for students of the LA Galaxy Academy School (ages 13-18).

Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working with students preferred
- Training in teaching pedagogy and mentoring practices
- Experience in online learning and/or blended learning at the high school level preferred
- Preferably someone pursuing a graduate degree in counseling or pedagogy
- Previous college coursework in Mathematics and/or Science
- Previous college coursework in Language Arts and/or History

Knowledge and Skill:
- Working with students to become life-long and independent learners
- Helping students adapt their preferred learning styles to be successful with an online curriculum
- Managing a group of students and staff in an educational environment
- Applying recent developments, current literature and information related to curriculum and instruction for online learners
- Mentoring students through the educational process
- Strong knowledge and ability to effectively execute current educational technology (virtual courses)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Report to and assist the Blended Learning Academic Advisor with managing all aspects of the LA Galaxy Academy School
- Implement individualized academic success plans for students to learn life-long learning skills and become independent and successful learners
- Maintain a learning environment conducive to student achievement and development through setting and maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations and a high standard of rigor
- Maintain a respectful culture through positive class-wide and individual interactions
- Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of strategies to respond to students’ diverse needs
- Provide specific, high-quality academic feedback to students
- Monitor student progress – daily, weekly and monthly
- Communicate with parents to inform them of student progress and work with them to achieve students’ goals
- Support in all aspects of the LA Galaxy Academy School
- Give periodic progress report(s) to the Blended Learning Academic Advisor

USC Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Graduate Advisor Positions

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Graduate Advisor

Seeking to fill two USG Graduate Advisor positions for the 2015-2016 year

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Graduate Advisor Job Description:
USC Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the representative voice of the undergraduate student body. USG's mission is to maintain a forum for expressing students' diverse views and interests and provide opportunities for student leadership development. This mission is served via advocacy, programming, and representation of students' voice and needs to the administration, the faculty, and the community. (http://usg.usc.edu/). USC Program Board (PB) is the programming branch of USG, representing the diversity of student interests and organizations.
PB's Committees and Assemblies are student-run groups that provide progressive and innovate
programming to promote diversity and entertainment. These events include concerts, speakers,
cultural experiences, and various other activities. (http://uscprogramboard.com/)


The Undergraduate Student Government Graduate Advisor works with the Associate Director of Campus Activities to advise student leaders within USG and PB.

Primary responsibilities include:

•   Advising senators, executives, directors and assistant directors
•   Interpreting university policies, Program Board/USG, and senate policies
•   Coordinating and facilitating director training
•   Overseeing appropriate budget expenditures
•   Attending committee, assembly and senate meetings
•   Assisting with transitioning activities and various special projects. Experience in a student
organization, governance and event programming is ideal.
Compensation: $13.00/hour @ 20 hours per week. Fall and Spring. However, if enrolled in summer
could also work in the summer. Student should have knowledge, interest, or previous work in student
government and/or program boards.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Luis Canton at lcanton@usc.edu by May 20.

Seeking to fill two Program Board Graduate Advisor positions

Program Board (PB) Graduate Advisor Job Description: The Program Board Graduate Advisor works with the Associate Director of Campus Activities to advise student leaders within Program Board. Primary responsibilities include: advising executives, directors and assistant directors; interpreting university policies and Program Board/USG policies; coordinating and facilitating director training; overseeing appropriate budget expenditures; attending committee and assembly meetings; assisting with transitioning activities; and various special projects. Experience in a student organization and event programming is ideal.

Compensation: $13.00 an hour @ 20 hours per week. Fall and Spring. However, if enrolled in summer could also work in the summer. Student should have knowledge, interest, or previous work in student government and/or program boards.

USC Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is the representative voice of the undergraduate student body. USG's mission is to maintain a forum for expressing students' diverse views and interests and provide opportunities for student leadership development. This mission is served via advocacy, programming, and representation of students' voice and needs to the administration, the faculty, and the community. USC Program Board (PB) is the programming branch of USG, representing the diversity of student interests and organizations. PB's Committees and Assemblies are student-run groups that provide progressive and innovate programming to promote diversity and entertainment. These events include concerts, speakers, cultural experiences, and various other activities. (http://uscprogramboard.com/)

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Julio Rene Flores at jrflores@usc.edu by May 30. 

 

Apply to be a USC Graduate Student Government Senator for Rossier

Attention All USC Rossier Master's Programs Students:

 

The USC Rossier Student Organization is currently looking for Graduate Student Government Senators to represent Rossier at the GSG meetings. If you are interested in applying, please click on the link below:

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y_2anE9d9EMvLvFai7XBIuWIg4PGpC8LTe7xI_gDWw0/viewform

 

SCoT Dodgers Game

SCoT Dodgers Game

Join the School Counselors of Tomorrow (SCoT) as we cheer on the Los Angeles Dodgers, celebrate the end of the 2012-2013 academic year, and welcome the Summer.

On Friday, May 24, the Dodgers will be taking on the St. Louis Cardinals.  First pitch is at 7:10pm.  After the game, fans can access the baseball field to enjoy a expectacular fireworks show.

Tickets are expected to sell fast, so get yours today.  Tickets are available for purchase Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons.  For tickets, contact the SCoT Finance Chair, Julio Mata @ juliomat@usc.edu

Price: $20

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And a Prayer

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And a Prayer

V-DAY at United University Church, an organization dedicated to stopping violence against women, invites the Rossier community to this production on Friday, April 19th at 6:30pm at the United University Church on USC campus. Doors open at 6pm and admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit Oportunidad, a nonprofit organization serving the homeless population that lives in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

PASA Network Speaker Series

Journey to Success: A PASA Network Speaker Series
Monday, April 1, 2013 from 7-9 pm in WPH 403

Ever wonder how the heck you become a Dean of Students? Or what goes on in the daily life of upper level management? In a TEDTalk fashion, we have three superstar staff and faculty members who will share their path to success or a golden piece of advice for young professionals in the field!

Join PASA Network for its first ever speaker event featuring:
--Dr. Tracy Tambascia, Associate Professor and PASA Faculty Program Advisor
--Dr. Varun Soni, Dean of Religious Life at USC
--Dr. Eddie Roth, Director, Disability Services & Programs

Following the speakers, PN will host an informal mixer to network and get to know other professionals on campus! Light refreshments will be provided.

USC EGO Elections

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Position Descriptions by

PASA Network Fabulously Funky Final Fiest

PASA NETWORK: Fabulously Funky Final Fiesta

Come one, come all PASA peeps!

It is finally that time - the time of the year you've been looking forward to since the first day of classes! Yep, that right, you guessed it, the LAST day of classes! The semester is wrapping up and we feel that it's a cause for celebration.

Before you go home to celebrate with your families, lets celebrate together at Senor Fish! Here are a few reasons we picked this fabulous location:

1) It serves a delicious dinner and then turns into a bar/club later at night which means no shuttling around downtown from one venue to the next
2) There are two dances floor with in house DJ!
3) Noted as great for groups
4) There is an outdoor patio area that serves $2 tacos late at night when your tummy starts rumbling again
5) It's a block away from the subway/metro so super easy transport
6) No cover!
7) It's Mexican so we can use the word "Fiesta" in our title - clearly a non-negotiable

http://senorfish.net/lacantina/

Here is the plan:

8pm - group dinner (pay your own way)

10pm - phase into party mode

Come for either or both (but definitely not neither)! If you are planning to come for the dinner please RSVP either on the fb wall or to Sofie at janneyro@usc.edu. Please do so by Thursday, December 6.

Alumni Happy Hour

PASA Network is hosting an Alumni Happy Hour.

It will be held on December 5, 2012 at The Lab beginning at 5pm.

2500 Figueroa Street
Los Angeles CA, 90089

Appetizers will be provided but it will be on a first come first serve basis.

Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited!

Director of Diversity and Equity for Graduate Student Government

RUN for DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND EQUITY for Graduate Student Government!

Description: This Executive position interacts with the various cultural offices and student groups on campus, holds inclusive events for under-represented student populations, and encourages inclusiveness in the programming and advocacy initiatives of other Executive Board positions. Responsibilities include meeting with diversity- and equity-related offices on campus, running a committee of students interested in these issues and organizing programming on campus surrounding diversity and equity issues and populations. As a member of the Executive Board, you will also attend weekly meetings on Monday from 6-8PM and support other positions on the Board. This member will have full voting rights and pro-rated salary equal to six units per year.

Application: Please fill out the Intent to Run form located here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFBYZkZ3VXBpbkEyc0NDTUtINUU4VGc6MQ
After confirmation of receipt, you will be asked to reply with with a copy of your resume.

Want more information? Email gsger@usc.edu with any questions or concerns you may have! Applications are due by 11:59 pm Friday November 9, so don't wait! Send in your application now!
 
Selection Timeline:

• Applications are due by 11:59pm on Friday November 9
• The Selection Committee (comprised of 2 Executive Board members, a member of the LGBTQI & Ally Concerns Committee and a member of the Office of Campus Activities (with no vote)) will meet after November 8 to interview candidates and nominate a candidate and second nominee.
• An email with the nominee will be sent to Senators on the week of November 12
• Senators will have a chance to discuss the candidate in an online forum only for Senators (the Senator Google Group).
• Senators will be able to express concerns regarding the nominees via email to the Director of Elections & Recruitment or Vice President by November 19.  The Director of Elections & Recruitment or Vice President will forward the concerns to the Selection Committee.
• The Selection Committee will address the senator’s concerns within 48 hours of receiving the concern via email.
• If the Senator’s concerns have not been adequately addressed, then the Senator can “pull” a nomination and present his/her concerns to the Senate during the Confirmation meeting with advance notice via email to the Director of Elections & Recruitment or Vice President by November 24.

On November 26, one of these two situations will occur at the Senate meeting: a) All nominees who have not been “pulled” by a Senator will be slated automatically and the Senate will vote “yes” or “no;" b) if a candidate has been pulled, a Pro/Con (maximum 3 such iterations, ending in a Pro) can commence for the nominee and a vote will commence with a simple majority required; or c) in the event that a nominee is not confirmed by the Senate, the second place nominee for the position will present a 2-minute talk followed by a maximum of 3 questions. The nominee and the second place nominee will leave the room and a Pro/Con session will commence in the Senate (maximum 3 such iterations, ending in a Pro). The Senate will then vote between the nominee and second place nominee, with a simple majority required to determine the candidate.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Melody Shekari
Director of Elections & Recruitment

gpsser@usc.edu
University of Southern California
Graduate Professional Student Senate
Ronald Tutor Student Center
3607 Trousdale Parkway  TCC - 224G
Los Angeles, CA 90089-3017
423-240-2463 (Cell)
213-740-5649 (Office)
213-740-9381(Fax)

GSG Town Hall Meeting

On Wednesday, November 7th from 5-6 pm in Doheny Memorial Library Room 240, the Graduate Student Government would like to hear from YOU!

Bring your voice to the table!

Our Graduate Student Government and University Administrators are listening!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be heard!

Confirmed speakers include:

Dr. Michael Jackson, Vice President for Student Affairs 

Dr. Lynette Merriman, Senior Associate Dean of Students for Student Affairs

Dr. Sally Pratt, Vice Provost for Graduate Programs

A representative from DPS

If you are unable to attend tomorrow's event, please send questions to GSG Director of Campus Affairs, Janna Bernstein at gsgcamp@usc.edu

SCoT Updates

Below is a list of events and important dates for SCoT:

 

Nov. 7th: Mingling Party during the first 20 minutes of your second class. Professors have given permission so don't worry about getting in trouble. Also, its potluck style so bring something yummy to share!

Nov. 10th: Football game olympics!

Nov. 24th: USC vs. Notre Dame game, SCoT tailgate with taco truck and drinks! Buy your tickets day of

 

Nov. 29th: Professional Development Crisis Counseling & SCoT Board Election speeches. If you are planning on running you need to attend to give your speech.

Your SCoT sweatshirts are coming soon!!

"Links" were assigned last week at Traddies. If you were not there, your link will find you at the mingling party Nov. 7th.

SCoT Board

SCoT Board 2013

PASA and EGO Tailgate October 20th

USC vs. Colorado Tailgate (with $5 presale all you can drink!)

WHERE: outside the east entrance of WPH

WHEN: Saturday, October 20 from 10:00am-3:00pm

WHO: For all of Rossier and your friends and family!

WHAT: This tailgate is going to be so epically epic that there will be a FREE Chano's fajita bar for the first 150 attendees

ALL YOU CAN DRINK SPECIAL: Purchase an all you can drink wristband by Friday, 10/19 for $5. The wristbands will be $10 at the door. Must be 21 to participate. Checks and cash will be collected in the WPH lobby before 4:15pm and 7:00pm classes 10/15-10/18. You can also bring payment to Martin Jauregui in the McKay Center M-Th, 2:00-6:00pm.

Please contact Dina Abuelezam at abueleza@usc.edu or Sofia Janney-Roberts at janneyro@usc.edu for more information.

New Student Engagement App is Here!

Always wondering what is happening on campus or what other student organization are doing?  Now you can have all this information and more at your fingertips!  Download Guidebook from your app store, click on download guides, redeem code: TrojansUSC.

This app is still being updated, but the idea is for ALL recognized student organization to advertise on this app.  To do this, all you need to do is add your organization’s events to the Campus Activities calendar https://sait.usc.edu/ca/campuscalendar/

PASA Network Study Jam

Hello PASA Family,

Feeling stressed about all your schoolwork? Feeling the urge to strengthen your PASA friendships? Well now you can balance both feelings by attending the PASA Network Study Jam on Sunday, October 21st!

First years: buckle down on that Foundations project
Second years: put the finishing touches on your case studies for Seminar
Everyone: or do whatever you want!

Studying will commence from 2-5pm in the Leavey Library basement. We have two large rooms reserved, 3V and 3Z. One will be designated as a strictly quiet space and the other will serve as a place for group work, catching up, and peer revising.

Homemade snacks will be provided by your one and own baking enthusiast! If you are feeling especially potlucky, feel free to contribute (completely optional), just make sure it is a generally mess-free snack.

 

EGO Senator Positions

EGO Senator Positions 2012

GSG Updates and Upcoming Events

Please see below for a number of awesome events and opportunities brought to you by the Graduate Student Government!

Event 1

What: Jerrod Niemann Concert

When: Tuesday, 9/18/12 @ 7:00 PM
Where: House of Blues in Anaheim
How: Purchase student tickets at this link https://sait.usc.edu/ca/gpss/rsvp.asp?EventID=29. Tickets will be sent to you electronically.
Anything else I should be aware of?: General Admission Tickets

 

Event 2

What: Wonderkids Program

How: If you are interested in being a guest speaker please email: dkast@usc.edu Anything else I should be aware of?:
Translate your science into words that will encourage the next generation to become scientists.
The USC Wonderkids Program is an after-school science education program for first-third graders in the USC family of schools.
We are looking for speakers in the following fields: paleontology, medicine, neuroscience and animal behavior!

 

Event 3

What: HSC Book Club: Hunger Game (Series 2) Catching Fire

When: Now!
Where: GSG HSC Office, SRH101A
How: Come put your $10 deposit for your book, come to our book club discussion on October 18th, and get your $10 back, discuss the book, and a free dinner!!!

 

Event 4

What: Prostate Cancer 5K next Sunday the 16th?

When: September 16th, 2012
Where: UPC
How: If you want to run the race with this discounted registration fee you need to email SMGSA at smgsa.usc@gmail.com and we will give you the time and location to drop off your form and fee!

 

Event 5

What: "We Run the City" 5K USC/UCLA competition to benefit the Special Olympics
We Run the City is the first annual 5K rivalry run that supports the athletes of Special Olympics Southern California. Students, alumni, and fans of USC and UCLA will compete for bragging rights and the We Run the City trophy. This event kicks off rivalry week - one week prior to the UCLA vs. USC football game. This annual fundraiser will alternate campuses each year leading up to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles. Both schools will host more than 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 countries.
When: November 11, 2012 at 8am
Where: UCLA campus Intramural Field
How: Each runner must declare their allegiance at the time of registration and whether they are a FACULTY, FAN, STUDENT or ALUMNI - they are then a part of Team USC or Team UCLA. Competition is broken into three categories: most donations, most registered runners, and fastest runners. The school that wins two out of three, or sweeps all three, claims victory that their school Runs the City. Bragging rights will be theirs for the year.
1. sing up to register at https://www.kintera.org/faf/home/waiver.asp?ievent=1036287&lis=1
2. choose "join a team from the dropdown menu:  USC GSG TEAM 3. create a username and password for your personal page 3. $35 entry fee,  our team has a $1500 fundraising goal
Anything else I should be aware of?: There is space available on subcommittees for planning and fundraising purposes. Please contact Erin O'Donnell at gsghsccs@usc.edu if you are interested in joinging any of the following committees:

Student Sub committees

• FanFest & Event Program (expo booths, event program emcees, entertainment)
• Campus and event promotion (identify locations and events on campus to display promo material and/or have promo booth, Special Olympics athlete speaker, etc.)
• Social Media promotion (maximize Facebook and Twitter pages, posts, updates, tools)

Event 6

What: GSG HSC PR position opening

When: Applications due by Sunday, September 16 at 11:59PM
Anything else I should be aware of?: The top 3 candidates will be asked to interview on Monday, September 17 between 5PM- 6PM or 8PM- 9PM at UPC. Contact Megan Yardley at gsghsc@usc.edu for more information or to receive a copy of the application.