COWLINGS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE 2017-2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS Move-In Schedule
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Residential College Theme: Arts & Culture
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Meet your RAs
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Residential Staff & Faculty
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Campus Resources
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WELCOME COWLINGS RESIDENTS Welcome to your new home in Cowlings Residential College! We are incredibly excited to welcome you into this newly established residential college in the beautiful USC Village. We hope you are looking forward to meeting and living among 334 of your peers in this vibrant, prideful and scholarly living-learning community. With diverse programming opportunities, faculty and staff support, and a community of second-year USC students as your neighbors, we’re confident that you’ll feel at home in no time!
MOVE-IN SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 16th Move-In 8:00am-5:00pm Floor Meetings 7:30pm, see your RA for location Welcome Event 9:00pm, in the second floor courtyard
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COWLINGS
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE Residential College Theme: Arts & Culture
Cowlings Residential College focuses on arts & culture. The residents of Cowlings Residential College will awake their inner cultural explorer. USC and the city of Los Angeles is the home to many musicians, filmmakers, fashion designers, painters, and various artists from around the world. Through programs offered within the community and coordinated events within the Los Angeles area, the residents of Cowlings Residential College will be surrounded by a wealth of experiences that will enrich their learning experience. Want to weave through the “Urban Light” exhibit at LACMA and discover its origins? Watch local slam poets perform pieces rooted in human experience in the halls? Sample a wealth of flavors at seasonal food festivals? Through the guidance of faculty, staff, and peers, the residents of Cowlings Residential College will find their niche within USC and the City of Angels.
CARDINAL & GOLD EVENTS Cardinal & Gold events take place every Friday and Saturday night and are free to all residential students. There are activities and outings for every interest – from feature film screenings in McCarthy Quad to evening hikes in Griffith Park to concerts at LA Live. Be on the lookout for the weekly schedule of events in the Fall!
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MEET YOUR RAs Marisa Alfaro
Alexander Aprahamian
Phebe Chew
Stephanie Elmir
Art
Asian American Studies
Cinematic Arts Film & Television Production
Theatre
Ke’Ari Brooks
Djosy Charles
Megan Eme
Maya Hildebrand
Global Health
Masters of Communication
Global Health
Biological Science
JOIN BUILDING GOVERNMENT Are you looking to get more involved in your residential college?
John Lazzeroni
Shevonne Sua
McKenzie Taylor
Mia Yanez
Electrical Engineering
Business Administration
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Cognitive Services
Pre-Medicine
Do you want to gain valuable leadership experience while making lasting friendships? Are you interested in planning events and outings or serving as an advocate for your floormates? Consider joining Building 9 Building Government! Each BG is comprised of five core elected positions (President, Advocacy Chair, Community Outreach Chair, Funding Chair, and Programming Chair) and multiple supporting roles (including Floor Senators, Intramural Chairs, Advertising Coordinators, Inclusion Chair, and Eco Rep). Look for election information during Move-In and Welcome Week!
RESIDENTIALSTAFF & FACULTY
Faculty in Residence
Laura Baker
Laura Baker received her PhD in psychology from the University of Colorado in 1983. She joined the USC psychology faculty in 1984, where she specializes in behavioral genetics and individual differences. Baker’s research involves the study of genetic and environmental influences in human behavior, with a focus on aggressive and antisocial behavior. She teaches courses in behavioral genetics, statistics, and human sexuality, and has a forthcoming course on the neurobiology of consciousness. She lives in Webb Tower on the ground floor in Room 108 along with her cat, Sophie. Her three kids are here from time to time as well, including two sons, Colin (USC 2014) and Cameron (Willamette 2017), and a daughter, Morgan (Tufts 2012), who recently finished her PhD in math at the University of Utah.
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
Assistant Director
Debra Allen
Residential College Coordinator
Erin Ash
Graduate Residential College Coordinator
Debra Allen received her master’s in higher education and student affairs from Ohio State University and her bachelor’s in anthropology and modern languages at Beloit College. Her student affairs experience spans residence life, international education, student union programming, leadership development, honors and scholar programs, service-learning, and social justice work. She spent several years working at Ohio State and most recently comes to USC from Cal State Northridge, where she worked as a senior community director for six years. At Cal State Northridge, she focused on the first-year experience living learning community and managed the residential students’ community center. She has also been an active member of the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers since 2010. In her spare time, Allen likes to go on hikes and bike rides with her pup Pete, attend live music venues, go to the beach, and explore her hometown of Los Angeles. Erin Ash received a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a master’s in college student affairs leadership from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She loves working with the passionate and driven students at USC and enjoys that each day brings new challenges and opportunities to both teach and learn from her students. She takes a lot of pride in being a resource, mentor, advocate, and sounding board for her residents and the resident assistant staff in the department. She works to ensure that every member of the residential community transitions seamlessly, makes the most of their college experience both inside and outside of the classroom, feels a sense of belonging on campus, and learns the value of living with authenticity, passion, resilience and empathy. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring LA, hiking, photography, evening runs, live music, bonfires, documentaries, and all things Wisconsin (Go Pack Go). Selina Smith is 24 years old, and describes herself as a curly haired scholar, a Mexican, and Black and proud. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in strategic public relations. She recently graduated from California State University East Bay, with a major in communication and minors in recreation and African American studies. During her time at East Bay, she was heavily involved in Greek life and had the pleasure of working as a resident assistant for three years. She also enjoyed working with Trapxart and Run The World Clothing, two Bay Area startups. When she has time to herself, Smith enjoys hanging out with my sorority sisters, binge watching Netflix, getting pedicures, working out, and “vibing out.” Originally from San Bernardino, CA, Smith is eager to find what southern California has in store for her after being in the Bay Area for six years.
Selina Smith
Check out more of the Cowlings Residential College experience at http://resed.usc.edu/residential-colleges/cowlings 5
GET INVOLVED WITH RESIDENTIAL STUDENT GOVERNMENT Residential Student Government serves all students who live in University housing by enhancing their residential experience at USC. RSG consists of representatives from each Residential College, making up six boards: President, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Funding, Programming, Social Justice & Inclusion. One of the largest organizations on campus, RSG is a voice to build community, empower residents and promote leadership development.
Meet the RSG Executive Board: President: Heather Lee / leejiali@usc.edu VP of Advocacy: Isaac Lemus / ilemus@usc.edu VP of Community Outreach: Erica Mast / ericafma@usc.edu VP of Funding: Tristan Caparas / tcaparas@usc.edu VP of Programming: Selamay Seife / seife@usc.edu VP of Social Justice & Inclusion: CJ Wechsler / cwechsle@usc.edu Administrative Coordinator: Grace Martinez / glma@usc.edu Public Relations Coordinator: Lauren Klass / klassl@usc.edu Keep a look out for our RSG booth on Move-In Day, and don’t miss the RSG Kick-off Festival: Summer Spectacular! (check welcome week schedule for more details) Applications and elections for each Residential College are held at the beginning of the Fall semester. Questions? Email any E-board member or adm.uscrsg@gmail.com
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CAMPUS RESOURCES Office for Residential Education STU 200 213-740-2080
Office for Wellness and Health Promotion ESHC 203 213-740-4777
Engemann Student Health Center (ESHC) Housing 1031 W. 34th St. 213-740-9355
Counseling Services ESHC 304 213-740-7711
620 McCarthy Way 213-740-8488
Student Support and Advocacy STU 201 213-821-4710
RSVP (Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services)
Engemann Health Center 213-740-4900 Department of Public Safety 213-740-6000 (non-emergencies) 3667 McClintock Ave. 213-740-4321
GET SOCIAL WITH RESED!
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