Competing with Facebook: Regulating Laptop Use in the Classroom

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Making the Grade

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Become a Project Leader for SC Homelessness Initiative

SC Homelessness Initiative (SCHI) is an on-campus, student organization dedicated to addressing poverty and homelessness in the local community. We are currently partnered with the Downtown Women’s Center to empower homeless women with healthy living workshops on cardiovascular health, oral/dental health, healthy nutrition, stress management, and much more. Also, we work with the Children’s Bureau to empower low income and homeless children with literacy skills and fun, educational projects.

Currently, we are looking for students interested in serving as a Project Leader for SCHI to help plan and develop healthy living workshop curriculum/activities in a particular area of specialization. Project Leaders can specialize in stress management, exercise, dental health, cardiovascular health, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and much more depending on individual interest.

If you would like more information about SCHI membership and project leader opportunities, please email (schinitiative@gmail.com) and attend our upcoming meeting on: Monday, March 28th, at 6 PM in VKC 160

We look forward to working with you!

SCHI

Fight on Against Poverty

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Politics 360

Interested in politics?  Ever wanted to know what it's really like to be a politician? USC Sigma Alpha Lambda, a honors and leadership organization, is proud to present to you our spring event: "Politics-360."

Come enjoy refreshments provided by the University Club and listen to the valuable experiences and unique personal perspectives that these elected officials have to offer. Speakers include CA State Assemblyman, Pomona Councilwoman, a Congresswoman's Intern Coordinator...and much more!

The event will be at the Parkside Performance Cafe on Friday, March 11th, from 5-6:30. If you are interested, please RSVP to reserve a spot: rsvp.uscsal@gmail.com. See you there!

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Academic Research Fund from USG

All USC undergraduates conducting research in any field are welcome and encouraged to apply for funding from the Academic Research Fund. Funding will be provided to help undergraduates conduct research projects, attend academic conferences, and pursue other academic extracurricular activities. Now is the optimal time for students to apply for a research grant to be utilized during the summer.

With the end of the year fast approaching, the USG Funding Boards are running out of funds for the remainder of this academic semester. Students are advised to apply as soon as possible.

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The Academic Race

Date: March 4, 5-9pm

Location: McCarthy Quad

Description: Inspired by the popular television series The Amazing Race, the Academic Race pushes students to collectively pool their individual talents through fun, fast paced, and engaging challenges. So come on out and race against your fellow classmates for the grand prize of Disneyland tickets! Yes we said it, Disneyland tickets for the winning group.
Free Chick fil-A for all participants!
See you all there!
RSVP in Teams of 4 to uscACA@usc.edu

Link: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133746893359263&ref=ts

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USG Student Survey

USG, in an effort to provide greater networking opportunities for the students of USC, has created a survey. This survey is designed to gather input from students within the College of Letters Arts and Sciences as to their involvement with alumni, and if they would utilize different opportunities for interaction. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation by forwarding the survey link below to your student list serves.

www.surveymonkey.com/s/CollegeAlumni

Thank you very much for your time and assistance. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at kornblut@usc.edu.

Sincerely,
Dylan Kornbluth
Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs, USC Undergraduate Student Government

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POSC Undergraduate Association Meeting

Have you ever wanted to network with fellow Political Science students? Are you interested in getting to know your professors? Join the Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA)! The PSUA is the official representative body of Political Science majors and minors, and we are interested in finding out more about what other students want. So come to our informational meeting on Tuesday, March 1st at 7 p.m. in THH 106 to hear more about our mission, our academic journal (Ilios), upcoming events, and how to become a member. Join "USC PSUA" on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to find out more!

Alia Alanizi
President, Political Science Undergraduate Association

P.S. If you are interested in PSUA but are unable to attend this meeting, feel free to e-mail us at uscpsua@gmail.com and we can let you know how to get involved!

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The Science of Love: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Screening

THH 201, 6pm Monday Feb 14

Come on out and celebrated the best/worst holiday of the year with Academic Culture Assembly as we screen Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.  Introductory remarks by distinguished USC professor Dr. Michael Quick about love, memory loss, and more love.  And if that isn't enough incentive for you to come, FREE DINNER provided! 

So come on out and join the Academic Culture Assembly on Valentine's Day for some food, fun, and a movie!

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2011 Undergraduate Students Government Elections

Want to make a difference and enact change at USC? Interested in running your own campaign? Looking to give your resume a boost?

Run for office in the 2011 Undergraduate Student Government Elections!

Applications to get your name on the ballot are Due by January 28 @5pm in TCC 224. Download the application and check out the candidate descriptions at 2011 Candidate Application.

Questions? election@usc.edu

More info? usg.usc.edu/elections/general-information

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Pre-Law Fraternity Rush

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Model UN

Model UN is ready to kick into gear this semester. We have definite plans to go to UCLA for BruinMUN from April 7-10. We want to take a large delegation, so everyone who is interested even in the slightest should come to the general meeting or send an e-mail to the contact listed below. We have also discussed the idea of hosting an intra-college conference either this or next semester for all interested students on campus, and will be exploring the possibility of that in this meeting and throughout the semester.

Samir Kumar
Model United Nations of Southern California
samirkum@usc.edu

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USC's Multicultural Retreat

March 5-6

Interested in learning about diversity and social justice issues? Looking to make friends with students from different backgrounds? Want to become a leader in making changes at USC?

If so, apply to participate in the Fourth Annual Multicultural Retreat!

This retreat is a great opportunity for you to openly engage with other students about multiculturalism on campus. Through this retreat, you will build leadership skills and learn about diversity issues through fun, interactive activities and discussions, and a collaboration to create an action plan for change on campus. You will have the chance to meet and network with other students who are passionate about diversity and change. If you’re interested in learning about yourself and others from different backgrounds, the Multicultural Retreat is for you!

For any further questions, please contact Angie Keam at keam@usc.edu or 213-821-2437.

Applications are now available at http://sait.usc.edu/ca/app_clearinghouse/

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HapaSC.org
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Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science and International Relations Honor Society

 

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SC Homelessness Initiative

SC Homelessness Initiative is looking for executive board members and general members

SC Homelessness Initiative (SCHI) is a brand new USC student organization recognized by USG and we are looking for members to join our efforts in raising awareness and fighting against urban poverty and homelessness.

• Develop curriculum and lead healthy living and life skills workshops at the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC)
• Increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dental health, skin health, healthy nutrition, HIV/AIDS, STDs, and more among the homeless population
• Hold on-campus events, speaker series, and film screenings to raise awareness of homelessness in our community
• Assist homeless women with GED preparation, job search, and literacy promotion

Available executive board positions that you can apply for:

• Director of Finances
• Director of Education
• Service Committee Chair
• Director of Communications

If you want to learn more about the SCHI executive board membership or general membership, please email (schinitiative@gmail.com) for more information.

Applications are due by Tuesday January 18, 2011

We look forward to working with you!
SCHI
Fight On Against Poverty

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PSUA Mixer

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OECD/IRUA/IDA Development Fair

Wednesday, November 17, 10:30am-12:30pm – VKC Courtyard

Several organizations will host a USC development fair in the VKC Courtyard. Organizations include Amnesty International, KIVA, SARSA, and many more, who will share their experiences abroad and in these organizations, and open opportunities for students to get involved.

During that time, from 11:00-11:45, directors and deputee heads from the OECD offices in Paris, France, and Washington, DC will discuss and answer questions about working abroad, working in development, and how to apply for internships and full-time positions at the Paris and DC offices. Please take this incredible opportunity to get face time with leaders of a worldwide organization.

Finally, from noon to 1:30, there will be a speaking event concerning the Coordination of Development from the micro-finance, national, and international forums. It will take place in the Tyler Environmental Prize Pavillion (adjacent to VKC courtyard). Speakers include:

• Yesim Indice, USC PhD candidate, on microfinance and its role in international development
• Mark Bernstein, USC Professor of Political Science and head of USC Energy Institute, on the importance of national infrastructure initiatives in water and electrification
• Lorena Sanchez, 2-time USC Graduate and current member of the OECD diplomacy directorate in Paris, on the role that international organizations have in coordinating development projects.

Lunch will be served during the speaking event. Please take advantage of these wonderful visitors - we look forward to seeing you there!

Any questions? Feel free to contact OECD Student Ambassador Lauren Goodwin (lgoodwin@usc.edu).

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you all there!

--IRUA Executive Board

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Ilios – Journal of the PSUA: Call for Papers

The Editors of Ilios invites USC undergraduate students to submit papers for review and possible publication in its first issue.

Ilios is the undergraduate-run journal connected to the Political Science Undergraduate Association (PSUA); it is primarily a journal of political science and political philosophy.  Our intention is to create a forum for students to critically assess and analyze political issues—whether contemporary, historical, or theoretical in nature. The journal also is committed to welcoming all other disciplines, including (but not limited to) anthropology, sociology, history, economics, aesthetics, law, linguistics, and psychology, in helping to create a vibrant and diverse forum. The idea is to create a space for argumentation and analysis that mirrors the world around us—since all aspects of public life make their way in and out of political life, we believe our journal should be similarly open to such a flow of issues and dilemmas.

For our first issue, the editors will be looking for papers addressing the theme of power, and will be particularly interested in papers with well-developed theoretical approaches. We will welcome papers dealing with the re-examination of power by engaging both ancient and modern political philosophers, as well as through critical analyses of contemporary society, steeped in comparative politics, American politics, international relations, political theory, and all other sub-divisions of political science. We hope that the articles will explain the nature of power, while also revealing how our understanding of power has changed over time. What new lessons can be learned from apprehending the dynamics and existing structures of power in our contemporary world? What considerations must be given to modern technology in relation to power? How does power color and shape the relationships between truth, knowledge, reason, desire, emotion, and human needs? How does power define and
delimit liberty, equality, fraternity, and justice—practically and theoretically? How the economy, religion(s), ideology, race/ethnicity, gender, and the law relate to these matters is of great interest to the editors as well.

While papers are not limited to the above questions, papers should address issues surrounding the theme of power.  We will be looking for papers receiving marks of A- or A, but we also invite and encourage students to submit new work.

Additionally, papers submitted to the journal should meet the following standards:

• English Language
• Microsoft Word file format
• 5000-8000 words, including footnotes
• Text and notes should conform to The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition
• Include an abstract of no more than 150 words

All submissions must be received electronically by December 17, 2010.
Questions, comments, and submissions may be sent to doyoungl@usc.edu.

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Forecast on the Economy: A Round Table Discussion

Wednesday, October 27, 8:00-9:30pm – Hoffman Hall, Edison Room

Given the timing right before the midterm elections, we are hosting
this event to provided students the opportunity to learn more about
the factors that influence our national economy with a focus on
politics and policy. We have confirmed representatives from the USC
College Republicans, the USC Objectivists Club and the USC Economics
Graduate Student Association. Additionally, the Trojan Investing
Society will have a representative on the round table. We have also
extended an invitation to the USC College Democrats and hopefully they
will be able to participate.

Facebook event @ Trojan Investing Society

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Hosting the World Cup: A Panel on the Global Games and Their Effect on the Development of Their Host Country

Tuesday, October 26, 11:30am-1:30pm - Doheny Library Intellectual Commons
Lunch will be served at 11:30.  Speaking will begin promptly at noon.

Please come join us to learn about and discuss South Africa’s experience hosting the World Cup games, and what OECD enhanced engagement country Brazil can expect from the upcoming World Cup and Summer Olympic games.

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Student Ambassador Speaker Series

How to Harness the World Cup For Development
Daniel Charnoff
Senior Honors Student, School of International Relations

Followed by: How Developing Countries can Gain from Improving Infrastructure

Jean-Pierre Bardet
Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Richard Little
Keston Institute for Infrastructure, School of Policy, Planning, and Development

Facebook event @ USC Political Science Department FB Page

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