Thu, April 24, 2003 at 4:30 pm
The Woman’s Health Initiative: "Hormones, Who Needs Them?"

Edmonson Faculty Center (EFC)
Admission: Free

Raquel Arias and Roberta Brinton, USC, discuss hormone therapy.

Thu, April 24, 2003 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
New Frontiers In Biological Sciences Symposium

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Experts discuss advances and breakthroughs in the study of biological sciences.

Thu, April 24, 2003, Sat, April 26, 2003 and Sun, April 27, 2003 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
2003 Blooming of the Roses Festival

Exposition Park & other area venues
Admission: Free

The Blooming of the Roses Festival is a celebration of the spring rose blooms at the Exposition Park Rose Garden and of the cultural resources and historical treasures in the area.

Thu, April 24, 2003 at 8:00 pm
Richard Smith, guitar: Thornton Music Masters Series

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Jazz guitarist Richard Smith plays original modern works from his latest recording release with special guests Freddie Ravel, Dan Siegel, Brian Bromberg, Eric Marienthal and Steve Trovato.

Thu, April 24, 2003 at 7:00 pm
Rebel Without a Pause: Unrestrained Reflections on September 11th

Village Gate Theatre
Admission: Free

Unrestrained reflections on September 11th are dynamically offered by noted New York comedian, Reno.

Thu, April 24, 2003 from 5:15 pm to 8:00 pm
International Graduate Reception

Davidson Conference Center (DCC)
Admission: Free

This award recognition ceremony is open to students, faculty, and staff.

Thu, April 24, 2003 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

Student Union B6
Admission: Free

Join gerontology students and staff meet for lunch and conversation about academic and career opportunities in public policy, psychology and sociology of aging, long term care administration and more.

Fri, April 25, 2003 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Free Screening - "The Count of Monte Cristo": Teaching on the Screen Film series

Ron Howard Screening Room (RZC)
Admission: Free

Directed by Kevin Reynolds, this latest retelling of Alexandre Dumas's novel stars Guy Pearce and Jim Caviezel (131 minutes, 2002).

Fri, April 25, 2003 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Coed Softball IM Championships: USC Recreational Sports -- Intramurals

Cromwell Field (CFX)
Admission: Free

Spectators can watch teams such as Navy ROTC, Rec Sports Sluggers, Annenberg (and more) battle it out for superiority bragging rights at the end of an exciting coed softball season.

Fri, April 25, 2003 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Early Music Ensemble: "Baroque Masterworks - Baroque Fireworks"

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: $7, general; free for USC students, faculty and staff with valid USC ID

The USC Thornton School of Music presents a program of ancient but authentic music by Karl Heinrich Biber, Antonio Vivaldi, Claudio Monteverdi, Giovanni Pergolesi and Giovanni Mancini.