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VKC Data and Visualization Workshop Series

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Dear EDL students:

You are invited to attend a series of workshops focused on a range of data and visualization related topics, tools, and resources. The workshops are intended for both undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. These workshops will help you become familiar with the data and visualization landscape and will help you with the skills needed as you work on your projects, capstones and dissertations.

 

VKC Data and Visualization Workshop Series:

 

Space is limited and you must RSVP: https://libraries.usc.edu/locations/vkc-library/workshops

List of workshops (description on the site):

Introduction to Data Sources – Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018, 10am-11

Finding Government Data to Support Social Justice – Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018, 10am – 11

Research Data Management – Wednesday, March 7th, 10am – 11

Digital Mapping Ecosystems – Thursday, March 8th, noon – 1:30

Visualizing Los Angeles – Wednesday, March 14th, 10:00am – 11:30 and Wednesday March 21st, 10:00am – 11:30

Focus on QGIS – Thursday, March 15th, noon – 1:30 and Thursday, March 22nd, noon – 1:30

***Please note you must bring your own laptop to these workshops.***

 

All workshops will be held in VKC MMR.

 

 

Melanee Vicedo

Head, Education & Social Work Library Services

USC Libraries

Pronouns: she/her

vicedo@usc.edu

213.740.0545

 

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Invitation: Vice Provost for Graduate Programs Luncheon

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Dear Students,

 

The USC Graduate School’s Vice Provost for Graduate Programs, Sally Pratt, invites you to attend one of the Spring 2017 Graduate Student Luncheons.

 

The luncheon will serve as an opportunity to create an inclusive community for graduate students from both the University Park Campus and the Health Science Campus. You have the opportunity to talk with the Vice Provost about a variety of graduate and professional student topics that range from Diversity, Inclusion, and Access to International Student experiences to Academic Professional Development; including your own concerns and discussion items. Vice Provost Pratt is interested in hearing your news, updates, and concerns as well as what you think the USC Graduate School does well and what it can improve upon and how.

 

The event is open to all USC Graduate Students, and attendance will be capped at 20 Graduate Students per luncheon. Since space is limited, please remember that your RSVP does not guarantee you a seat at the luncheon. The exact location of each luncheon will be communicated through a confirmation email sent to the first 20 students, per event, who have expressed interest in the particular meeting date.

 

The menu for these events consists of sandwiches, salads, beverages, and dessert.

 

Reserve your space for one of the luncheons by filling out this form by Friday, February 2nd.

 

For questions about Vice Provost for Graduate Programs Luncheons, please contact Ashley Brooks at brooksas@usc.edu.

Spoken Justice

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On behalf of the Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice, we invite you to attend our first Spoken Justice event of the spring semester on Thursday, February 1, at Tommy’s Place. This Spoken Justice event is a collaboration between our Center, GSG, and Residential Education. Spoken Justice is a series of spoken word events that have a focus on identity and social justice issues.

 

This FREE event is open to anyone who wishes to attend and/or perform. Sign-ups to perform spoken word begin at 6:15pm and the event will kick-off at 6:30pm and end at 8pm. Pizza will be provided. Come out and support the artists and hear some amazing student poetry. For more information, see the attached flyer, visit our Spoken Justice website page or check out our Facebook event page.

 

During the spring semester, we will be hosting two Spoken Justice events on February 1 and April 19, both at Tommy’s Place.

 

Thank you for your time and we hope to see you soon.

 

Best,

 

Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice

USC Rossier School of Education, WPH 1003

Visit our website: socialjustice.usc.edu

Master of Studies in Law (MSL) – Upcoming Admissions Events

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USC Gould School of Law is hosting several information sessions/webinars to share more about the Master of Studies in Law (MSL), a degree intended for seasoned and early-career non-lawyer professionals who would like to build their expertise in legal responsibilities and issues related to their work. The flexibility and convenience of this master’s degree allows students to complete their coursework in as few as three semesters. Students are able to specialize their studies in Business Law, Compliance or Entertainment Law and Industry. At each of our admissions events, we will provide an overview of USC Gould, curriculum, application process and the online learning experience.

HSC Information Session
Monday, February 5, 2018 | 12:00-1:00pm (Pacific Time)
The Edmondson Faculty Center
Click here to register for the information session.

UPC Information Session
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 | 6:00-7:30pm (Pacific Time)
Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club of USC
Click here to register for the information session.

Webinar Online Event
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | 6:00-7:00pm (Pacific Time)
Click here to register for the webinar.

Please pass along this email to your students, alumni, co-workers, colleagues or anyone who may be interested in pursuing this graduate degree. Contact us at msl@law.usc.edu if you have any questions.

2018 K-12 Education Career Fair

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2018 K-12 Education Career Fair is Open For Registration

Thursday, March 15, 2018

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

USC City Center

1149 South Olive Street, 6th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Registration deadline is March 1, 2018

 

Register

 

If you would like to see the name of the employers who have expressed interest in hiring from your program click here.

 

Sincerely,

 

Nare Khodadadians

Career Services Specialist

USC Rossier School of Education

1150 S. Olive St., Suite 2100 | Los Angeles, CA 90015-2798

(213)740-2157 | nkhodada@rossier.usc.edu

 

Operation Dissertation Acceleration (ODA) Applications Now Available – Due November 14

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There are limited seats remaining in the Operation Dissertation Acceleration retreat.

ODA is an intensive writing retreat. It’s designed for doctoral students who need / want to set aside a serious block of time to make a significant push toward the next step of their dissertation.  The retreat is targeted toward students who:

  • Have research question(s) but have not been able to complete chapters 1, 2 and 3 (the proposal);  OR
  • Have defended their proposal and collected data, but have not completed chapters 4 and 5.

Retreat participants will be selected and assigned to work directly with a DSC writing instructor. The ratio of advisor to students will be 1-to-4, meaning students will have a great deal of support and interaction on their project. In addition, participants will exchange papers and support each other through peer-to-peer feedback.

Workshop Dates: Thursday – Sunday, Nov 30 – Dec 3, 2017 at USC Orange County Campus
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Nov 14
Acceptance Notification: Friday, Nov 17

For more information email Dr. Ilda Jimenez y West at ijimenez@usc.edu.

To apply:  https://usceducation.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmwwuxb1yWPbG9D

 

Last Spoken Justice for the fall semester on 11/16!

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Hello Rossier students,

On behalf of the Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice, we invite you to attend our upcoming Spoken Justice event next Thursday, November 16, at a new on-campus location: Tommy’s Place! This Spoken Justice event is a collaboration between our Center, GSG, and USC Residential Education. Spoken Justice events have a focus on identity and social justice issues.

This FREE event is open to anyone who wishes to attend and/or perform. Sign-ups to perform spoken word begin at 6:15pm and the event will kick-off at 6:30pm and end at 8pm. Pizza will be provided. Come out and support the artists and hear some amazing student poetry as well as our feature artists, Lyrical Opposition!  For more information, see the attached flyer, visit our Spoken Justice website page or check out our Facebook event page.

During the spring semester, we will be hosting two Spoken Justice events on February 1 and April 19, both at Tommy’s Place. Save the dates!

Thank you for your time and we hope to see you next week.

Best,

Center for Education, Identity and Social Justice

USC Rossier School of Education, WPH 1003

Visit our website: socialjustice.usc.edu

 

 

Earthquake Preparedness & Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 2017

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MEMORANDUM

To:            All USC Students

From:        Student Affairs

Date:         October 16, 2017

Subject:    Earthquake Preparedness & Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill 2017

Every region around the world is susceptible to natural disasters.  Earthquakes are one of the biggest concerns we have in California and knowing what to do and taking steps to prepare is important for everyone.  The University of Southern California is pleased to participate in the 10th annual Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday October 19, 2017 at 10:19am.   (www.shakeout.org/California).

Whether you are in class on 10/19 at 10:19am or in a lab, residence hall, or apartment, you are encouraged to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”  In an earthquake, the main hazard will be objects falling such as bookcases, light fixtures, equipment, or other heavy items.  The safest action to take during the earthquake is to drop down, get under a desk or table, and hold on until the earthquake stops.  Do not panic and run.  To learn more about procedures for earthquakes and other types of emergencies, please watch the USC Emergency Procedures Video at https://usc.edu/emergencyvideos

All students are also encouraged to:

To learn more about emergency preparedness at USC, please visit http://safety.usc.edu/emergency-preparedness/

 

Thank you and Fight On!