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  • Riot Games Talk and LoL

    Wed, Apr 05, 2017 @ 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

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    Riot Games Talk and LoL
    Wednesday 4/5, 7PM // MHP B7B
    An Evening with Riot

    As you're coming back from spring break, we have some exciting events coming up!

    We will be hosting a talk with Riot Games on Wednesday, April 5th at 7pm (location MHP B7B). Rioters will be coming in to speak about the game - primarily champion ideation and design, from a programming, design, and graphics perspective. They will also go over the company, what it's like to work there, and what it takes to work there.

    After the talk, there will be a mini League of Legends tournament of sorts, where you'll get to join a game of LoL with the Rioters! Make sure to sign up below if you would like a chance to play. (We will be selecting players by lottery leading up to the event). Sign ups will close on Sunday, April 2nd at 11:59pm.


    Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/270662613390090/

    LoL Tournament Sign up: https://docs.google.com/a/usc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3c4w1TFdh9amefCBveNSjpnGXfHMI5JOYsd8gMQ2hftaHkg/viewform?c=0&w=1

    Location: Seeley Wintersmith Mudd Memorial Hall (of Philosophy) (MHP) - B7B

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • Spring 2017 Academic Career Mentoring Panel

    Thu, Apr 06, 2017 @ 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Doctoral Programs

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    The Viterbi School of Engineering initiated an Academic Career Mentoring Panel Series to encourage Ph.D. students and postdocs to pursue a rewarding career in academia and research. Distinguished faculty will discuss their academic paths and offer strategic advice and answer your questions. Engineering Ph.D. students and postdocs from all areas and departments are strongly encouraged to attend.

    The Spring 2017 Academic Career Mentoring Panel, "What Surprised Me About Work as a Faculty Member, and What Should I have Done Differently" will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 11:30am-3:00pm in THH 210.

    RSVP:

    https://uscviterbi.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1L0qKdkf1J9pYQl&Q_JFE=0

    Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 210

    Audiences: Ph.D. and Postdoctoral

    Contact: Tracy Charles

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  • Civil/ENE Viterbi Alumni & Industry Spotlight-Networking Reception

    Thu, Apr 06, 2017 @ 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Students will hear from alumni panelists regarding their academic/professional experiences AND network with companies that hire Civil/Environmental engineering students.
    Food Provided!

    Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

    Audiences: Undergrad

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • HackForHealth - Cancer Hackathon

    Fri, Apr 07, 2017 @ 05:00 PM - 12:00 AM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

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    Dear Trojan Family,

    In the spirit of the National Cancer Moonshot, The Kuhn Lab at USC is calling upon all Trojans to join to HackForHealth. Together we will spend a weekend building meaningful solutions to the problems that cancer patients and researchers face everyday. All are welcome, regardless of medical background or technical expertise.
    HackForHealth is a cancer-focused hackathon organized by the diverse team of researchers, physicians, students, and patients behind CancerBase -- a digital tool for cancer patients to securely track and share their medical data, powering research into the progression and treatment of cancer. We hope that you can join us from April 7-9 to interact with members of the cancer community and hack together solutions to help them, whether it be an app, website, gadget, or sketch. Projects will be judged by representatives from the National Cancer Institute. The prizes include cash and internship opportunities.

    Register today and let-'s beat cancer together!

    www.hackforhealth.co

    To learn more about HackForHealth, please attended one of our information sessions:

    UPC: March 8th, 2017 - 6pm at THH 202
    HSC: March 15th, 2017 - 6pm at NRT LG 503

    More Information: H4Hposter final.pdf

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • HackForHealth - Cancer Hackathon

    Sat, Apr 08, 2017 @ 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

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    Dear Trojan Family,

    In the spirit of the National Cancer Moonshot, The Kuhn Lab at USC is calling upon all Trojans to join to HackForHealth. Together we will spend a weekend building meaningful solutions to the problems that cancer patients and researchers face everyday. All are welcome, regardless of medical background or technical expertise.
    HackForHealth is a cancer-focused hackathon organized by the diverse team of researchers, physicians, students, and patients behind CancerBase - a digital tool for cancer patients to securely track and share their medical data, powering research into the progression and treatment of cancer. We hope that you can join us from April 7-9 to interact with members of the cancer community and hack together solutions to help them, whether it be an app, website, gadget, or sketch. Projects will be judged by representatives from the National Cancer Institute. The prizes include cash and internship opportunities.

    Register today and let's beat cancer together!

    www.hackforhealth.co

    To learn more about HackForHealth, please attended one of our information sessions:

    UPC: March 8th, 2017 - 6pm at THH 202
    HSC: March 15th, 2017 - 6pm at NRT LG 503

    More Information: H4Hposter final.pdf

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • HackForHealth - Cancer Hackathon

    Sun, Apr 09, 2017 @ 12:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science

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    Dear Trojan Family,

    In the spirit of the National Cancer Moonshot, The Kuhn Lab at USC is calling upon all Trojans to join to HackForHealth. Together we will spend a weekend building meaningful solutions to the problems that cancer patients and researchers face everyday. All are welcome, regardless of medical background or technical expertise.
    HackForHealth is a cancer-focused hackathon organized by the diverse team of researchers, physicians, students, and patients behind CancerBase - a digital tool for cancer patients to securely track and share their medical data, powering research into the progression and treatment of cancer. We hope that you can join us from April 7-9 to interact with members of the cancer community and hack together solutions to help them, whether it be an app, website, gadget, or sketch. Projects will be judged by representatives from the National Cancer Institute. The prizes include cash and internship opportunities.

    Register today and let's beat cancer together!

    www.hackforhealth.co

    To learn more about HackForHealth, please attended one of our information sessions:

    UPC: March 8th, 2017 - 6pm at THH 202
    HSC: March 15th, 2017 - 6pm at NRT LG 503

    More Information: H4Hposter final.pdf

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Ryan Rozan

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  • FBI Information Session

    Mon, Apr 10, 2017 @ 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Join this information session to learn about upcoming internships and career opportunities in the FBI!

    Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101

    Audiences: All Viterbi

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • Careers in the Gaming Industry Panel: Working at Global Companies

    Thu, Apr 13, 2017 @ 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    The panel is an opportunity for students to ask employers from global companies Blizzard, DICE, and Zynga about the gaming industry, the skills needed to pursue a career in gaming, opportunities for engineers in the field and best practices when internship/job searching.

    More Information: careeringaming.pdf

    Location: Seeley G. Mudd Building (SGM) - 101

    Audiences: CSCI, CECS, CSGames, CSBA

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • Crafting an Elevator Pitch That Will Leave a Lasting Impression

    Mon, Apr 17, 2017 @ 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    It can be tough to feel comfortable promoting yourself to others, but in the U.S. job market, it is a necessity. In this workshop with American Language Institute Senior Lecturer Kimberley Briesch Sumner, you will learn how to craft your own pitch, practice it with others, and prepare yourself to tell potential employers what makes YOU the right candidate for the job.

    Click here to RSVP

    Location: Mark Taper Hall Of Humanities (THH) - 201

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Lilian Barajas

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  • Professional Licensure Presentation: More on the FE & PE Exams

    Mon, Apr 17, 2017 @ 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Are you interested in learning more about Professional Licensure. Do you have questions about the FE or PE exams? Then attend this session to learn more! Michael Incledon, PE, PLS, LEED AP, from the Speakers Link Program from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying will be presenting.

    Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

    Audiences: All Viterbi Students

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • Professional Licensure Presentation: More on the FE & PE Exams

    Tue, Apr 18, 2017 @ 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Are you interested in learning more about Professional Licensure. Do you have questions about the FE or PE exams? Then attend this session to learn more! Mike Donelson, PE, and Susan Christ, PE, both Senior Registrars for Engineering from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists will be presenting.

    More Information: ProfLicensurePresBrochure.pdf

    Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 211

    Audiences: All Viterbi

    Contact: RTH 218 Viterbi Career Connections

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  • Saviynt Drop In Hours- Tech Task

    Fri, Apr 21, 2017 @ 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Viterbi School of Engineering Career Connections

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    Open to Undergraduate and Graduate Students

    Please bring a hard copy of your resume and your laptop. A brief tech task will be given during your drop in to assess your coding experience. Successful students may be asked to schedule an interview for one of the 5 open positions in Los Angeles and/or 5 open positions in Atlanta.

    Saviynt is next-generation company in the IT Security domain specializing in Identity and Access Governance. An innovative company that has and is disrupting the current solution space, which has been stagnant for a decade, with forward looking concepts encompassing enterprise, Cloud and collaboration platform security.

    A company where career is not tenure based, cherishes innovation, drive and ownership of our employees; a culture that nurtures and instills responsibility and rewards performance with rapid career progression. If you have what it takes to be part of this dynamic organization please join our company information session.

    Location: Ronald Tutor Hall of Engineering (RTH) - 109

    Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

    Contact: Lilian Barajas

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