Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm

RSVP: Facebook

Event Description:

Come join your fellow Trojans in our monthly May mixer at a new spot called The Charleston in Santa Monica. Support the owners of The Charleston as they are also fellow USC Alumni and see what they’ve done to the new place. The lounge-style space sports 1930′s décor and features live entertainment nightly so come on out and mingle with your fellow Trojans. Happy hour will be served during our mixer. Dress to impress, no cost to attend

About the Venue: The Charleston

The Charleston is a sexy new nightlife venue featuring live entertainment and Chef Jet Tila’s take on American comfort food expressed in a menu of shared plates. Set in a lounge-style space with distinct 1930’s décor, the multifaceted venue will feature everything from nightly live entertainment such as burlesque, rock cover bands, DJs, jazz, karaoke, comedy nights, and dueling pianos. A dynamic culinary scene spotlights pop-up restaurants with special menus from guest chefs and Chef Tila himself.

Website – http://charlestonla.com

Location:
2460 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Google Map Link

Music: The Ray Jay Band (Funk, Rock, Jazz) (starting at 9pm)
The RayJay Band is a SoCal based trio that plays the perfect blend of blues, soul, Funk and Jazz. Mixing it up with memorable originals and the grooviest covers. So come on in and meet your new favorite band. They’re Sure to keep your toes tappin’ and hips shakin’.

Happy Hour Menu for Trojans:

Margarita — $6
Domestic Beers — $5
Red/White Wine — $6
The Trojan Drop – $6

Garlic Edamame — $4
Sweet and Spicy Wings — $6
Flatbread of your choice — $8

Interior of The Charleston

Interior of The Charleston 2

Specialty Drink from The Charleston

Food - Bacon egg smoked cheddar

Food - Short-ribbed tacos with shaved brussel sprouts and Korean salsa

USC TROJANS ALUMNI DAY

You are cordially invited to participate in a special day of Group Fitness classes, exclusively for USC Alumni

When:  Saturday, May 5^TH - classes start at 2:30PM

Where:  1835 Sepulveda Blvd, West LA, CA 90025

How:  R.S.V.P by May 3^rd to jabari@westlatrojans.com

Each class is provided COMPLIMENTARY by USC Alumni Club of West Los Angeles

3 Equinox Signature Classes Combined: Shockwave, ViPR & Metcon3

Shockwave:  Extreme cross training at its best! This total body circuit challenge combines the Indo-Row machines for high-intensity calorie burn with dynamic, functional exercises using ViPR, Body Bars, BOSUs and Kettlebells to sculpt and transform the body! Max effort and EXTREME results!

ViPR:  Vitality, Performance & Reconditioning for more energy, enhanced movement skills & incredible strength.  ViPR delivers a progressive & fun variety of real-life movement and whole body integration for maximum metabolic rate & increased caloric expenditure, resistance, endurance & strength.

METCON3:  Meet your goals head on and fully amped in body and mind! Perfectly scripted, the high-intensity metabolic conditioning workout taxes all 3 energy systems and acts like a fat-incinerator to ensure results that leave you fit and motivated for the demands of your life.

Studio Cycling – The Ride w/ Live DJ

A cardio workout on a stationary bike based on cycling principles. Classes are technique based and/or real terrain based and focused on cadence, heart-rate zones, climbs and sprints that can make an unpredictable ride that is fun and challenging.

Location
Equinox – West Los Angeles
1835 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

http://www.equinox.com/clubs/westla

Join us for a night of live music and drinks at the beautiful Casa Del Mar. Enjoy breathtaking views while sipping on delicious cocktails and mingling with fellow alum. The library section of the lobby has been reserved for USC. Please feel free to bring friends and fellow alumni. Open to the public.

Time & Date
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursday – April 19th, 2012

Casa Del Mar
1910 Ocean Way  Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 581-5533

How to RSVP:
Let us know you’re coming by saying YES on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/368979166473572/

We hope to see you there! Be sure to dress to impress! No cover, donations accepted

USC matches 2-1 for every $1 raised making your donation go even farther for our scholarship fund in which 100% goes towards that goal and not programming

Are you a Dodger and Trojan fan? Well, you’re in luck!

Join the USC Alumni Club of West LA for the 4th Annual USC Night at Dodger Stadium when the Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves.

For just $37, you will receive:
- A seat in the Coca-Cola All-You-Can-Eat-Pavilion (unlimited Dodger dogs, nachos, peanuts, coke products, and water!)
- A limited edition Dodger and USC themed portable speaker (great for the dorm room, beach, or wherever you like to listen to your music on the go).

Follow this link to RSVP and purchase tickets:
http://bit.ly/DodgersUSCNight

*Limited Offer*
For an extra donation ($100 total), you can get exclusive access to batting practice on the field before the game. Only FOUR people will have this opportunity!

Your ticket price includes a $5 donation to support scholarships for exceptional USC students in the Los Angeles area.

Tickets will be distributed outside the Right Field Pavilion in Parking Lot G on the day of the game starting at 6pm. Friends who buy tickets separately but want to sit next to each other should e-mail Jerry below after all members have purchased through the site.

For any questions, please e-mail jerrywon@alumni.usc.edu

This year, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, USC is collecting new and gently used books to be distributed to local schoolchildren through the USC Family of Schools program. Last year’s record-breaking donations brought in close to 4,000 books to children in neighboring schools – help us set a new record this year!

Donate a book here – get a raffle ticket to win the Giclée print USC: Trojan Tradition

You can also donate online at the USC Bookstores website

http://www.uscbookstore.com/festivalofb ooks_donations.asp

Don’t miss the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival Books at USC

April 21-22, 2012

For the festival schedule, please visit
http://events.latimes.com/festivalofb ooks/program-schedule/

Ready for spring? Join us Saturday, April 14th for a young alumni mixer on the beach in Santa Monica. We will have beach activities (volleyball, Frisbee, etc.) from 1-4PM, followed by a happy hour event at Barney’s Beanery on the Third Street Promenade. Young alumni from Stanford, UCLA, USC and UC Berkeley will be joining us, so be sure to wear your Cardinal and Gold!

Date: April 14th Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm

Please join the Alumni Clubs of USC, UCLA, Georgetown, Stanford, Berkeley, and Colorado at Boulder for a Young Alumni Beach Day Mixer.

1pm – 4pm – Beach Events (meet at Tower 15)
4pm – 6pm – Barney’s Beanery (1351 3rd Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401)

Make sure to wear Cardinal and Gold as we mix and mingle with the various schools.

Remember we will be at the beach so bring sunblock, water, snacks, etc. Also, bring footballs, soccer balls, etc so that we can start some friendly games.

After enjoying some sun and fun on the beach we will head over to the upstairs room of Barney’s Beanery on the 3rd Street Promenade.

We have arranged for the following deals:

$5 alumni cocktail
$3.50 Heineken
$3.75 Amstel Light
$4 Barney’s Brew

We look forward to seeing you there.

Fight On!

There has been much confusion surrounding pricing and credit offers when tickets are purchased on the Lifecrowd website. Effective immediately the pricing is as follows: Book a spot at this event for $15 and Lifecrowd will give you $30 of credit good towards any future event on Lifecrowd, including future USC Alumni events with Lifecrowd.  (Those who purchased at the higher price point will be refunded until their contribution matches the current price. Those were able to apply credits to this session will not receive the additional $30 credits).

- 3 beers: Guinness Draft, Guiness Black Lager, Smithwicks Ale
- 1 entree: Irish Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Veggie Burger, Fish & Chips
- Complimentary whiskey tasting
- Guinness souvenir glass
- 30 Lifecrowd credit when you purchase a spot. Good towards any future event on Lifecrowd, including future USC Alumni events.

Limited spots available…so purchase now! To purchase your ticket, use the following link (remember to register as a New Member on Lifecrowd first!): https://www.lifecrowd.com/activities/view/311/p/1EG68CbuQu?#full_details

Location: O’Briens Irish Pub, 2226 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Trojan Alumni, Friends, and Family:

Join us for a special Irish-themed mixer, celebrating St. Patrick’s day, on Thursday, March 15 from 7:00-10:00 pm! O’Brien’s Irish Pub on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica has generously offered us a special food, beer, AND whiskey tasting – all for only $15.00!  Register on LifeCrowd to purchase your ticket that will be needed for entry and apply your free $30 credits after clicking “Buy!” (this event will sell out FAST, so purchase soon!)

RSVP Here - https://www.lifecrowd.com/activities/view/311/p/1EG68CbuQu

You can purchase your ticket online up to 1 HOUR before the event, but tickets sold at the door will be the full price of $20

What you’ll get with your admission:

Three Beers:

1. Guinness Draft
2. Guiness Black Lager
3. Smithwicks Ale

One Entree:

1. Irish Stew
2. Corned Beef & Cabbage
3. Veggie Burger
4. Fish & Chips

Plus a complimentary whiskey tasting and Guinness souvenir glass

• Meet and network with recruiters and hiring managers from leading, high-quality, diverse companies with active job openings
• Gain exclusive access to a private recruiting event geared to alumni

Last year marked the launch of this alumni-only career fair and it was a tremendous success, receiving outstanding reviews from both employers and job-seekers alike.

The Career Center is also hosting a workshop entitled “How to Prepare for the Alumni Career Fair” on Tuesday, March 13, 2012; details here.

Date: March 24, 2012

Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM PST

Event: Pacific Palisades – Beach Clean-Up

Location: Will Rogers State Beach, 15200 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Register: http://alumni.usc.edu/scervice