Thu, October 6, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC 125: A Gala Celebration: Featuring the USC Thornton Symphony with Donald Crockett, guest conductor

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: Admission by invitation only

The capstone of the celebration of USC's 125th Anniversary, this concert features the world premiere of a new work by Thornton composer Donald Crockett with piano faculty artist Norman Krieger. The evening concludes with a performance by Itzhak Perlman.

Fri, October 7, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Early Music Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra: James Tyler, director

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

In their first concert of the season, the Early Music Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra perform vocal and instrumental music of the High Baroque by Telemann, Boismortier, Wassenaer and Pergolesi.

Every day from Fri, October 7, 2005 through Sat, October 8, 2005 all day.
Class of 1955 Reunion: Celebrate your 50th Reunion!


Admission: See website for details

Visit our website at http://alumni.usc.edu/reunion to register for Reunion weekend events, for football tickets and hotel discounts or to see a list of who's attending.

Fri, October 7, 2005 from 11:15 am to 2:00 pm
Half Century Trojans Reception and Luncheon

Town and Gown (TGF)
Admission: $45.00, includes parking

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Half Century Trojans, the Class of 1955, and to honor this year's Hall of Fame inductee David Wolper.

Fri, October 7, 2005 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2005 Annual George A. Olah Lecture: "The Art of Total Synthesis and the Limits of Chemical Complexity"

Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM)
Admission: Free

A scientific lecture presented by Kyriacos C. Nicolaou.

Fri, October 7, 2005 at 7:00 pm
The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra featuring Ramsey Lewis

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: General: $20, USC Faculty & Seniors: $10, USC Students w/ID: $5

Join the Thornton Jazz Orchestra for a night of smooth jazz with legend Ramsey Lewis. Shelly Berg directs the orchestra.

Fri, October 7, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Poetry Slam: a Bullhorn Collective Showcase

GroundZero Coffeehouse
Admission: Free

Featuring Def Poetry Jam artists Gina Loring and Jerry Quickley, with Talaam Acey and Derrick Brown. Designed to tickle your soul and enlighten your mind, this Poetry Slam will blow you away. Brace Yourself.

Sat, October 8, 2005 time TBD.
USC Football vs. the University of Arizona

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Admission: Tickets prices will be available at www.usctrojans.com

USC Trojans attempt to claw their way to victory over the Wildcats of Arizona.

Sat, October 8, 2005 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Grand Avenue Festival: Come celebrate USC's 125th Anniversary!

Downtown LA
Admission: Free

USC celebrates its 125th anniversary at this year's Grand Avenue Festival of Downtown LA.

Mon, October 10, 2005 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
National Coming Out Week: Annual Coming Out Picnic

Alumni Park
Admission: Free

Annual luncheon celebration to start the National Coming Out Week festivities. This is an opportunity for student, alumni, faculty and staff LGBT and allies to support students during the LGBT theme week.