Monday, April 28th
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The Viterbi Undergraduate Update (VUU) is a weekly email that is sent to students in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to highlight upcoming activities, programs and important deadlines for engineers. All Viterbi Undergraduate students are also encouraged to stay informed by reviewing the Viterbi Website and, more specifically, the Events Calendar on the website.
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Tutor Days are Here!
Study Partners Needed- Tutor Days 2008!
Freshmen Academy Coaches Selected for Fall 08!
TAs Needed for Pre-College Engineering Summer Program
EGSA (Engineering Graduate Student Association) presents its biggest event ever!!! . . . "Dancing with the Engineers"
Students Wanted: Facilities Management Services
Exciting Research Opportunity Available!
USC Students invited to apply for scholarships to study in China
WANTED: The FBI seeks applicants to fill professional staff and special agent positions
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Tutor Days are Here!
This semester Tutor Days will be Monday, May 5th & May 6th from 10am-1pm in Ronald Tutor Hall.
Tutor Days are study sessions held during the stop days before finals. Upper class study partners will be on hand to answer questions. Breakfast snacks and care packages will be provided to participants.
Monday, May 5th – Sessions for AME 150, AME 204, Math 126, Math 245, PHYS 152,
Tuesday, May 6th – Sessions for CSCI 101, EE 201, Math 226, PHYS 151, PHYS 161
Stop by VARC, CED, or the WIE office for more information!
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Study Partners Needed- Tutor Days 2008!
We are still looking for students to serve as study partners for Tutor Days on Monday May 5th & Tuesday May 6th from 10am-1pm.
Study partners help fellow Viterbi students prepare for finals. Study Partners are needed for the following days and courses:
Monday, May 5th –
AME 150, AME 204, Math 126, Math 245, PHYS 152,
Tuesday, May 6th –
CSCI 101, EE 201, Math 226, PHYS 151, PHYS 161
Study partners must have completed the course with a B+ or higher. All study partners will receive a $20 gift certificate to the USC Bookstore, breakfast and a Tutor Day care package!
Please RSVP to
viterbi.varc@usc.edu by
April 30th with your name, contact information, classes you would like to be a study partner for and availability for May 5th & 6th.
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Freshmen Academy Coaches Selected for Fall 08!
Viterbi Student Support Programs is proud to announce the Coach Team for this fall’s Freshmen Academy Program. Coaches are a part of a dynamic group of Viterbi students, faculty, and staff who will introduce the new freshmen class to the exciting world of engineering, Viterbi, and USC.
Congratulations to the following students!
Ahmet Taner, Alix Rex, Ann Jun, Ben Vatterott, Bharat Reddy, Dan Orr, David Bailey, Elea Grotter, Harry McCoy, Jeni Takasumi, Kathleen Ward, Kazuma Kitagaito, Kimberly Wong, Leslie Koehn, Michael Webb, Penny Ishizuka, Rebecca Sekar, Rob Taft, Robert Ward, Robin Hartman, Sarah Miller, Sean Smith, Shefali Gupta, and Yakshita Desai
To learn more about the Freshmen Academy Program and what Academy Coaches do, please visit
http://viterbi.usc.edu/academies.
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TAs Needed for Pre-College Engineering Summer Program
This July, the Viterbi School of Engineering is offering Discover Engineering, a summer program to introduce high school students to the exciting disciplines of engineering. We are in need of a conscientious Viterbi student to serve as a TA. TAs will assist the instructors, help with lab activities, and serve as role models and mentors for the high school students.
If you are interested in becoming a TA, please contact Larry Lim in RTH 210 and/or send an email to him at
llim@usc.edu
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EGSA (Engineering Graduate Student Association) presents its biggest event ever!!! . . . "Dancing with the Engineers"
Come watch the most talented dancers at USC, showcase their best moves.
Free entry for all. Persian/Indian food served after the event.
When: Tuesday, April 29th at Bovard Auditorium from 5:00pm onwards
Website: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~egsa/dancing/
Why: Because it will be an event to remember!!
First 200 people get food coupons!! Come early!!
Dean Yanis C. Yortsos will be there to open the event...
RSVP on facebook to let us know you will be there!!!!!
Facebook link to the event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8651453388
Come join the fun!!!!!!!!!!
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Students Wanted: Facilities Management Services
Two Student Positions Available with Facilities Management Services!
1. Commencement Help Wanted :
Are you a student currently working for USC? Want to earn some extra cash for summer?
We are looking for students who can work 4-hour time blocks each day for a minimum of 3 days during:
May 12, 13, 14, & 16 . The job pays$8.00 per hour
Interested? Applications are available in the FAM lobby (Across from the McDonald’s Swim Stadium).
2. Facilities Management Services seeks highly motivated students with excellent verbal communication skills. Knowledge of MS Office and a minimum of 15 hours/week required. Work-study NOT required.
Apply at the FAM lobby across from the McDonald’s Swim Stadium or e-mail your resume and hours of availability to
recruitment@fms.usc.edu
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Exciting Research Opportunity Available!
The Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), in conjunction with the Coalition to Diversify Computing (CDC), is pleased to announce two programs that involve undergraduate student research. The goal of these initiatives is to increase the numbers of women and minorities who continue on to graduate school in computer science and engineering.
The Collaborative Research Experience for Undergraduates (CREU) program is designed to provide positive research experiences for teams of undergraduates who will work during the academic year at their home institutions. CREU is designed to encourage young computer scientists and engineers from all under represented groups to consider graduate school.
The Multidisciplinary Research Opportunities for Women (MRO-W) program is designed to provide positive multidisciplinary research experiences for teams of undergraduates from at least two academic disciplines at their home institutions. MRO-W students work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary project during the academic year and during the following summer.
Students will work with one or two sponsoring faculty members on a project for which monetary support is typically not available.
Students will each receive a stipend of $3,000 for their work during the academic year and $4000 for their MRO-W summer work. CREU may also receive $500 and MRO-W may receive $1500 to be used for associated special equipment, travel, or supporting materials.
Teams consisting of all women or all under represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. In order to support the exchange of shared common experiences, individual teams should be homogeneous with respect to minority status or gender.
See the websites below for specific information about Basic Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria. You may also see the reports from previous years for examples of funded CREU and MRO-W projects.
CREU website:
http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/creu/
MRO-W website:
http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/mrow/
Application deadline: May 9th
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USC Students invited to apply for scholarships to study in China
University of Southern California students have been invited by the China Scholarship Council to apply for scholarships to study at a Chinese university. Undergraduates and graduates are both welcome to apply for these scholarships. Please circulate this announcement to all students in your department.
Please note the following:
Application Deadline: May 20, 2008
Eligibility:
• Students attending USC and other member institutions of the Association of American Universities
• Students may apply for study leading to a degree from a Chinese institution or for study that may aid in completing a USC degree.
• Students pursuing undergraduate degrees may be supported for one or more years.
• Students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees may be supported for two or three years.
• Students requiring language training in advance of formal studies may receive an additional one or two years of support.
Total Number of Awards: 10-15
What the Awards Include: Tuition, fees, dormitory housing, limited medical insurance, and a stipend
What is Not Included: International travel to and from China and travel within China
How to Apply: Go to
http://china.usc.edu/ShowArticle.aspx?articleID=995 to download the application and physical examination forms.
Send completed applications and supporting materials to:
Liu Jiangyi, Education Office
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
2300 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington DC, 20008
Additional information: Please visit the China Scholarship Council website:
English: http://www.csc.edu.cn:8080/en/
Chinese: http://www.csc.edu.cn/
The website contains information about the stipend, about Chinese universities which may accept foreign students, and more.
This information and information about other funding and study abroad opportunities is also available in the resources section of the USC U.S.-China Institute website:
http://china.usc.edu
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WANTED: The FBI seeks applicants to fill professional staff and special agent positions
The FBI offers a rewarding career in homeland security with the added benefits of a versatile work experience, part time availability and multiple health benefits.
Top 10 Most Wanted by the FBI
- Special Agents
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- Skills/Qualifications
The ideal candidate has experienced or a degree in accounting/finance, computer science/information technology, physical sciences, military experience, law and proficiency in foreign languages such as Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Pashtu, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu & Vietnamese.
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See if the FBI is coming to a school near you:
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If you have any questions or have a submission for the Viterbi Undergraduate Update, please feel free to contact
viterbi.studentservices@usc.edu or visit
http://viterbi.usc.edu/students/undergrad/.
