USC Graduate Student Government

Web-Based ACT Training for Parents of Autistic Children
Professor Dr. Jonathan Tarbox and Kristen Lee are collaborating with Yiyi Wang and Norman Farb from University of Toronto on a web-based ACT training study for parents of children with autism. Training is provided for free and is delivered online, asynchronously, so parents can attend it any time, from anywhere that has an internet connection. All parents who participate will receive the training, either immediately or after several weeks. Please spread the word to parents you know or work with. Contact Kristen Li at [email protected] for more information.

BOAT CRUISE IS BACK! 🌴🌺🛳

That’s right! Our flagship Boat Cruise is departing next Friday April 22nd from Marina Del Rey at 6pm. This year’s theme is “Tropical Nights” so be prepared to impress in your best tropical attire. Tickets are FREE, but spots are LIMITED. Fill out the form below for more details and your chance to attend!

Sign-Up: bit.ly/gsgboatcruise

**Note: filling out the form does NOT guarantee your ticket. Attendees will be chosen based on a lottery system and contacted via email. Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Please join us on April 14th for a Graduate Student Luncheon to be held at the Moreton Fig Patio! We will have lots of yummy [FREE] food, and it will be a great opportunity to get to know your fellow grad students. No RSVP necessary!

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Please join us in celebrating International Student Appreciation Week! Each night this week will feature exciting activities that will help you better get to know your Trojan community. All links can be found at https://linktr.ee/USCGSG ♥️💛

We are now accepting applications for the GSG Professional Development Fund! Applications are due April 4th!

Apply here: bit.ly/gsg-pdf-info

Please join us for an upcoming virtual event that will teach you how to connect the homeless to resources via research! Gift cards for lunch will be provided to the first 30 attendees!

Sign up here: bit.ly/gsgxla

Come grab a meal on us during this stressful season of midterms! RSVP to secure yours at https://forms.gle/WWyodNnN2UJGFvUT9 📚🥪

Join GSG and your fellow USC Grad Students for A Night of Theater! The West Coast Premiere of Power of Sail is free for USC Graduate students. So grab your tickets now while they are available!

Where: Gil Cates Theater
When: Thursday, March 17 at 8:00 PM

Tickets: https://geffenplayhouse.formstack.com/forms/psail_usc

The deadline for tickets is Mon 2/21 at 10a PST.

Join us for a night of games from 5-630p PST. We'll be playing various games from The Jackbox Party Pack 8. Each attendee will receive a $25 DoorDash gift card for food and winners of each round will receive branded USC swag! Link to RSVP https://shorturl.at/FGHNC

Barry's Bootcamp is back!

Limited spots available so hurry a secure yours https://bit.ly/BarrysUSC1

For the first time ever, GSG is partnering with Res Cross to bring a blood drive to University Park Campus! If you are interested in donating, please pre-register at bit.ly/uscdonates2022.

Your donation could save a life.

Applications for Vice Presidents of Advocacy, Administration, and Programming are officially open! Applications for these three positions are due by Saturday, February 12th. We highly encourage all interested graduate students to apply!

Apply here: bit.ly/gsgelection

**Please note: Applications for our various Director roles will open later in the Spring. Stay tuned!

The Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement is hiring! Are you a graduate student looking for an internship for spring 2022-August 2022? Link to find more info and application materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTvx0eJIHMmZ7AUidGiK_jGBgqPfA93k/view?usp=sharing.

The deadline for applying is next Friday, 2/4!

An important message from USC Student Health! Stay healthy, Trojans!

Our Spanish for Health Professionals Program is back this Spring by popular demand! If you’re interested in receiving up to 10 hours of FREE 1-on-1 Spanish-language tutoring, then this opportunity is for you. Sign up at bit.ly/3GiMRLr today!

**Restricted to USC Health Science Campus graduate students. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

The first round of GSG elections is here! Applications for President and Senior Vice President are officially open and are due by January 15th, 2022. Visit https://linktr.ee/USCGSG to apply and learn more!

*Please note: applications for Vice President and Director roles will open later in Spring 2022. Stay tuned!

Stressed from the work day? Need a study break? Looking for fun entertainment? We are here to deliver!

All USC graduate students now have 1-year complimentary access to New York Times Games courtesy of Graduate Student Government! Enjoy games you can feel good about—including the iconic Crossword, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, and more!

To enjoy access to New York Times Games register using this link: https://bit.ly/nytgames

DivestSC and ESA want to invite you to attend our panel with USC's administration about COP26 and sustainability goals.

Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cop26-panel-how-usc-can-support-international-climate-goals-tickets-208341012577?utm_campaign=DivestSC%27s_Panel_on_COP26_Copy_Copy_Copy&utm_medium=email&utm_source=BenchmarkEmail

DivestSC is a student-led organization on campus that pushed the USC administration to liquidate fossil fuels funds in the endowment.

This month we are organizing a panel to talk with USC's Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple, VP of Civic Engagement & Economic Partnerships Effie Turnbull-Sanders, Chair of the Presidential Working Group on Sustainability Dan Mazmanian, and Marshall Professor of Business Policy and Environmental Studies Paul Adler about the future of USC’s sustainability policies and projects. In light of COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference), we hope to provide those who are interested in the environmental movement with a greater understanding of how our administration views the current issues and what our school is doing to contribute to the future.

The event will be a much-needed conversation between the student body and the Administration. 5 years after the Paris Climate Agreement, new goals are being discussed and USC must also reevaluate our own objectives and stewardship. We have identified you as an active participant in the environmental movement, and would love to have you join us on the 16th of November (Tuesday) at 10:00am-11:00am, at TCC 450 to contribute to this discussion. If you are interested in attending, please visit the event page below.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

GSG is partnering with Feed the Streets LA this holiday season to provide for those in need in our LA Community!

Head to bit.ly/gsgfeed to make your donation today! Every bit counts ♥️

Join us Saturday November 20th for a live, interactive watch party of the USC vs UCLA game! There will be prizes to win, and each attendee will receive a $25 gift card for food.

RSVP at bit.ly/gsgnewsletter by tomorrow to claim your spot!

UPDATE: All Fall Fest 2021 tickets have been claimed. Stay tuned for more events from GSG soon!

Please join us on November 11th for a luxurious evening among the stars at our highly anticipated FALL FEST 2021! 🥂🍂

Tickets are $20 and include delicious appetizers, cash bar access, photo booth fun, USC swag, and so much more! Tickets are limited so snag yours today!

Reserve your tickets: bit.ly/uscfallfest2021

Join us for a virtual Game Night on November 10th from 5-7pm (PST)! We’ll be playing various Jackbox Party Pack 8 games, and each attendee will receive a $25 DoorDash gift card for food and drink.

RSVP: https://linktr.ee/USCGSG

Come out and show your support today for the Day of Action!

Location update for morning event: Tommy Trojan Statue

Fight On, Trojans! ✌🏻

Rescheduled!!

The Town Hall is rescheduled to November 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you then! We will announce the Zoom link soon.

The Provost’s Decanal Performance Review Committee will be hosting a listening session for students regarding the re-appointment of the Dean of USC Libraries, Catherine Quinlan. Many students rely upon USC libraries so your input in the matter is essential! 📚

Zoom: bit.ly/librarylisteningsession

Q***r and Trans Grad Student Mixer! Join us for free food, networking, community, and to learn more about resources and opportunities available for LGBTQ+ grads!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/umn7XMCXx6dVA1Ka6

Please join us for our second Vax & Facts panel all about Covid-19 boosters! 🦠💉

The first 30 students in attendance will receive a $5 Amazon gift card! RSVP at https://bit.ly/3mJmxl5

Spooky season is upon us, Trojans!

Please join us for a Movie Night of Disney’s Cruella on October 6th at 8pm at Rooftop Cinema DTLA. Reserve your FREE tickets by emailing [email protected]. We’ll see you there!

USC Graduate Student Government (USC GSG) invites you to Join us at a Los Angeles Dodgers game! We reserved 65 seats together for a LA Dodgers vs. SD Padres game. Watch a fun baseball game and socialize with fellow graduate students and some GSG Executive Board members!

Link to snag a ticket:
https://bit.ly/gsgdodger