Every day from Thu, October 6, 2005 through Sun, October 9, 2005 all day.
Parents Weekend at the Lyon Center: USC Recreational Sports

General William Lyon University Center (LRC)
Admission: Free

USC parents can tour the facilities, participate in activities and workout during Parents Weekend.

Thu, September 22, 2005 through Thu, November 17, 2005 on Thursdays at 6:00 pm; Thu, December 1, 2005 at 6:00 pm
Thornton Night

Ground Zero Coffeehouse
Admission: Free

Duos, trios and other small groups from the USC Thornton Jazz Studies program jam every Thursday night at Ground Zero Coffeehouse.

Thu, October 6, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Saving Your Brain: Geriatric Lunch Lecture Series

University Hospital
Admission: Free

Alzheimer's Disease Research Center of California, Geriatric Lunch Lecture Series Presents "Saving Your Brain."

Every day from Thu, October 6, 2005 through Sun, October 9, 2005 all day.
USC Festival 125

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Admission: Free

Coinciding with Parents Weekend and Half-Century Trojans Weekend, Festival 125 features a festive blend of performances, panels, tours, exhibits, lectures and presentations over a four-day period, Oct. 6-9.

Thu, October 6, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lipin: A Determinant of Adiposity, Energy Balance and Insulin Sensitivity.

Hoffman Hall, Hastings Auditorium (HMR)
Admission: Free

A lecture presented by Karen Reue, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

Thu, October 6, 2005 and Fri, October 7, 2005 at 7:00 pm; Sat, October 8, 2005 at 2:30 pm; Sat, October 8, 2005 at 8:00 pm; Sun, October 9, 2005 at 2:30 pm
The Caretaker

Scene Dock Theatre (SCD)
Admission: General Public: $10, USC Faculty/Staff, Senior Citizens: $8, USC Students w/ Valid ID: $5, a $2 convenience fee applies to all phone orders

Recognized as a landmark in 20th century drama, The Caretaker mixes comedy and tragedy as it portrays three men in conflict: an emotionally scarred man, his malicious brother, and the calculating old tramp hired to look after their ramshackle home.

Thu, October 6, 2005 and Fri, October 7, 2005 at 7:00 pm; Sat, October 8, 2005 at 2:30 pm; Sat, October 8, 2005 at 8:00 pm; Sun, October 9, 2005 at 2:30 pm
The Swan

Bing Theater (BIT)
Admission: General Public: $10, USC Faculty/Staff, Senior Citizens: $8, USC Students w/ Valid ID: $5, a $2 convenience fee applies to all phone orders

A princess falls in love with her handsome tutor only to be required by duty to give him up for an arranged marriage to a prince in this sparkling comedy about affairs of the heart--in which the prince is actually a nice guy.

Thu, October 6, 2005 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Graduate Programs in Public Health Information Session

Waite Phillips Hall (WPH)
Admission: Free

Admissions Officers from Yale, Columbia, and Harvard Schools of Public Health will provide information about their programs and answer questions for students interested in graduate study in public health. Admission is free, though an RSVP is requested.

Every day from Thu, October 6, 2005 through Sun, October 9, 2005 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Shape of Things: A play by Neil Labute

Martin Massman Theatre (DRC)
Admission: Suggested Donation $5

The trials of love, the ethics of manipulation, and the purpose of art. "The Shape of Things", Neil LaBute's bold and unsettling parable of The Fall of Man.

Thu, October 6, 2005 from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley on "CU@USC"

Trojan Vision broadcasts
Admission: Free

Tavis Smiley, host of PBS' "The Tavis Smiley Show," will be a guest on "CU@USC" on Trojan Vision to discuss current events, pop culture and hosting his weekly show.