Alpha Lambda Delta - The University of Southern California

Welcome!

Welcome to Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Southern California. Whether you are a student or parent, or a prospective or current member, please join us and discover more about our organization.

Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college (About ALD).

A student may become eligible for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta by attaining a 3.5 GPA during either the first semester or the first year at USC (Membership).

Alpha Lambda Delta not only fosters academic achievement, but also relationships with peers in the student body, the school faculty, and the nationwide community.

To learn more about USC Alpha Lambda Delta, please visit our facebook group.

Here are some scholarships that ALD offers.

New Announcements

If you missed the inducton ceremony please go to CAS 120 to pick up your certificate and pin.

Eboard Applications for next year due January 31st, 2013:

Get involved with ALD and apply for Eboard for next year! (2013-2014)

Click here to learn more about the different positions in ALD.

Click here for the application. Deadline to apply is January 31st, 2013.

Relay for Life:

Join ALD at USC's Relay for Life on April 6th-7th at Cromwell Field. Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society where teams take turns walking around the track to symbolically honor those who have been affected by cancer and raise funds in the hopes of finding a cure. Please join us in our fight against cancer by registering at www.relayforlife.org/uscca. Feel free to email calcala@usc.edu if you have any questions.

New Scholarship Opportunity from the Office of Academic & International Fellowships: Summer Fulbright Opportunity in the UK for Undergraduates

We would like to inform you of a unique cultural summer program offered by the US-UK Fulbright Commission for students who have at least two years left of undergraduate study. Summer programs are available for US citizens who are over 18 years of age and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Programs range from three, four, or six weeks of study. There are nine programs to choose from:

AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare's Globe
This program focuses on both acting and understanding Shakespeare texts and the students’ studies are supplemented by workshops focusing on combat and sword play, movement, dance and design. This institute will take place from 15 June – 6 July 2013

Durham University Summer Institute
You will participate in a major archaeological project focused on the northern edges of the Roman Empire in Britain playing a full part in the excavations and gaining first-hand knowledge and experience of UK archaeological professional practice. The Institute will run from 30 June-27 July 2013

King's College London Summer Institute
Experience an exciting academic program at a top ranked UK University in the vibrant cosmopolitan city of London. The Institute will take place from 01 July-19 July 2013

Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute
Experience a lively academic program that examines local culture, history and heritage. The Institute will take place from 1- 26 July 2013

Queen's University Belfast Summer Institute
Learn about Northern Ireland in terms of its political, economic and cultural relationships within the United Kingdom and in the world. The institute will take place from 15 July – 10 August 2013

Scotland Summer Institute (NEW!)
Explore and learn about the culture, heritage and history of Scotland, visiting the Scottish Parliament, museums, galleries and sites of historic interest, including castles, battle grounds, stately homes and areas of scenic beauty. The Institute will run from 6 July-10 August 2013.

University of Bristol Summer Institute (NEW!)
The theme of the institute is Slavery and the Atlantic Heritage. Participants further their understanding of the history and culture of Bristol in particular and the United Kingdom in general. The Institute will run from 1 June-29 June 2013.

University of Exeter Summer Institute (NEW!)
Experience a rigorous academic program at a top ten ranked UK University, in a city set in the beautiful South West of England. The Institute will run from 13 July-10 August 2013.

Wales Summer Institute
Participants will learn about Wales – its culture, history, its geographical differences and the role that industry has taken in shaping the historical, political and cultural landscape of Wales. This year’s institute will take place from 22 June – 3 August 2013.

Meet Karen Pham, last year’s UK Summer Institute Recipient from USC!
http://www.fulbright.org.uk/about/meet-our-fulbrighters/karen-pham-/319

All of the programs offer opportunities for cultural excursions in addition to the main program of study. All applications are due Monday 11 March 2013 by 5pm (UK Time). The application and additional information is available at: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates

New Announcement from the Office of Academic & International Fellowships:

We would like you to inform you and your students of upcoming information sessions on international fellowships. During the general sessions, we will be discussing programs such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Luce and more. During the Fulbright sessions, we will discuss the Study and Research Grants or the English Teaching Assistantship grants. The sessions will be held on the following dates and times:

General Fellowships for International Study:

January 30, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
February 28, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
March 26, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
April 8, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium

Fulbright Study and Research Grants:

January 28, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
February 13, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
March 12, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
April 4, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA):

January 24, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
February 5, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
March 4, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium
April 17, from 3pm-4pm in Leavey Library Auditorium

U.S. Citizenship is required for the fellowships. Additional information regarding the fellowships is available at www.usc.edu/aif

We also have a new Facebook page where we post upcoming info sessions and applicant resources www.facebook.com/uscaif Please like us!

If your student is unable to attend the information sessions and they would like to learn more about the fellowships, please have them contact us at aifstaff@usc.edu or (213) 740-9116.

New Scholarship Opportunity: Beinecke Scholarship for current Juniors - USC

The Beinecke Scholarship provides funding for current juniors (students expecting to graduate in December 2013, May 2014, or August 2014) who plan to pursue a masters or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Students may combine the scholarship with additional scholarships, research grants, and assistantships. The USC deadline to apply is January 31^st. Instructions for the Beinecke application process are available at www.usc.edu/aif/fellowships.

Contact Martha Enciso for more information @ menciso@usc.edu.

New Opportunity for ALD members: USC Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is a mentoring program where fellows gain insight into an academic career by working closely with a faculty mentor on an original research project. In addition to gaining research experience, participants receive mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States.

Interested sophomores and juniors may obtain additional information as well as the application at www.usc.edu/mmuf . Students must be committed to diversity in academia and desire a career as a college professor in a Mellon approved field. A list of Mellon Mays approved majors and minors is available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/programs_eligibility.shtml . The deadline to apply is Monday, February 13^th. Interested students may contact <menciso@usc.edu> if they have any questions.

Vote for SSGF in the Pepsi Refresh Project!

She Shall Go Free is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to fighting against sexual slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation or violence against women and girls. We focus our efforts on awareness raising campaigns, fair trade and ethical consumerism, fundraising for anti-trafficking programs, and unique initiatives designed to make a visible impact in the fight against injustice.
Right now, we are in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Winners are selected based on votes from the public, so we need YOUR help to make this happen! Everyone can give us one vote per day for the whole month of September--and making sure you vote every day will really help us!! You can vote by using the following link:http://pep.si/ao9gjA or texting 102193 to Pepsi (73774)!

2010 Lampadia Website Award

Each year, the National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta awards the Lampadia Chapter Website Award to chapters who have created and maintained exceptional chapter websites. USC ALD was one of 4 chapters chosen in 2010!

Congratulations to Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the following members of ALD for winning our scholarship in the 2011-2012 school year:

Arpine Sardaryan
Sonya Egoian
Andrina Dominguez
Joshua Man
Yifei Bai
Alyssa Scharpf

Great job guys! Keep up your outstanding work!!

Welcome to New Inductees!

Welcome to the new inductees of ALD 2012-2013! This year we inducted over 900 new members for our local chapter at the University of Southern California, and we are very excited to see new members joining our large family!

Congratulations Eboard!

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Eboard for a year of hard work!
And congratulations to the newly inducted Eboard of 2012-2013! Please check out their profiles when they become available!

Events in 2012-2013

Welcome Back Luncheon: Excited to return to USC? ALD is putting on a welcome back luncheon for returning students. Come and join us!

Involvement Fair: Come out to Trousdale and discover the myriad of organizations on campus! Don't forget to stop by ALD's booth.

General Meetings: Want to learn more about what ALD is and what great events we have planned for you for the upcoming school year? Come to one of our general meetings at the start of the Fall semester! We will keep you updated on the exact date.

Ice Cream Social: Need some time to relax and unwind? Stop by our ice cream social, treat yourself to some ice cream, and meet your fellow ALD members and officers!

Professional Appreciation Luncheon: This is the one event you do not want to miss. Take your favorite professor out for lunch and chat, and the bill is on us. Just make sure you apply soon! Note: more details in regards to this event will be posted shortly. Be sure to keep a look-out for updates in your inboxes and on our Facebook group.

Membership Appreciation Days: To show our appreciation for our members, USC ALD will have two member appreciation days. Stop by and grab something to eat and drink. This will also be a time to relax before finals week. More details on this event will be announced soon!

USC vs. UCLA Blood Challenge: Be a part of the beat UCLA blood drive, an ongoing event from the USC Blood Donor Center that will last throughout the semester! Check out our calendar for a list of times when you can donate your blood to someone in need, and you will also receive a gift in return.

Relay for Life: USC ALD formed its own team for Relay for Life at the University of Southern California! At Relay, our team camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. This is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

page last updated 1/20/13



Join us for the ALD BBQ this Tuesday, April 16th at 6:15 at Car Gar!!
Did You Know? USC ALD inducted over 900 new members for the 2011-2012 school year. Once you join ALD, you are a member for life! Announcements: Welcome Back Members! Congratulations to the newly invited members. The USC ALD Website received the "Lampadia" award from the national office for outstanding website! Quick Links: National ALD USC Office of College Advising 3454 Trousdale Pkwy Room 120 Los Angeles, CA 90089 email: ald@usc.edu		Welcome! Welcome to Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Southern California. Whether you are a student or parent, or a prospective or current member, please join us and discover more about our organization. Alpha Lambda Delta is a national society that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college (About ALD). A student may become eligible for membership in Alpha Lambda Delta by attaining a 3.5 GPA during either the first semester or the first year at USC (Membership). Alpha Lambda Delta not only fosters academic achievement, but also relationships with peers in the student body, the school faculty, and the nationwide community. To learn more about USC Alpha Lambda Delta, please visit our facebook group. Here are some scholarships that ALD offers. New Announcements If you missed the inducton ceremony please go to CAS 120 to pick up your certificate and pin. Eboard Applications for next year due January 31st, 2013: Get involved with ALD and apply for Eboard for next year! (2013-2014) Click here to learn more about the different positions in ALD. Click here for the application. Deadline to apply is January 31st, 2013. Relay for Life: Join ALD at USC's Relay for Life on April 6th-7th at Cromwell Field. Relay for Life is a 24-hour fundraising event for the American Cancer Society where teams take turns walking around the track to symbolically honor those who have been affected by cancer and raise funds in the hopes of finding a cure. Please join us in our fight against cancer by registering at www.relayforlife.org/uscca. Feel free to email calcala@usc.edu if you have any questions. New Scholarship Opportunity from the Office of Academic & International Fellowships: Summer Fulbright Opportunity in the UK for Undergraduates We would like to inform you of a unique cultural summer program offered by the US-UK Fulbright Commission for students who have at least two years left of undergraduate study. Summer programs are available for US citizens who are over 18 years of age and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Programs range from three, four, or six weeks of study. There are nine programs to choose from: AIFS Summer Institute at Shakespeare's Globe This program focuses on both acting and understanding Shakespeare texts and the students’ studies are supplemented by workshops focusing on combat and sword play, movement, dance and design. This institute will take place from 15 June – 6 July 2013 Durham University Summer Institute You will participate in a major archaeological project focused on the northern edges of the Roman Empire in Britain playing a full part in the excavations and gaining first-hand knowledge and experience of UK archaeological professional practice. The Institute will run from 30 June-27 July 2013 King's College London Summer Institute Experience an exciting academic program at a top ranked UK University in the vibrant cosmopolitan city of London. The Institute will take place from 01 July-19 July 2013 Nottingham Trent University Summer Institute Experience a lively academic program that examines local culture, history and heritage. The Institute will take place from 1- 26 July 2013 Queen's University Belfast Summer Institute Learn about Northern Ireland in terms of its political, economic and cultural relationships within the United Kingdom and in the world. The institute will take place from 15 July – 10 August 2013 Scotland Summer Institute (NEW!) Explore and learn about the culture, heritage and history of Scotland, visiting the Scottish Parliament, museums, galleries and sites of historic interest, including castles, battle grounds, stately homes and areas of scenic beauty. The Institute will run from 6 July-10 August 2013. University of Bristol Summer Institute (NEW!) The theme of the institute is Slavery and the Atlantic Heritage. Participants further their understanding of the history and culture of Bristol in particular and the United Kingdom in general. The Institute will run from 1 June-29 June 2013. University of Exeter Summer Institute (NEW!) Experience a rigorous academic program at a top ten ranked UK University, in a city set in the beautiful South West of England. The Institute will run from 13 July-10 August 2013. Wales Summer Institute Participants will learn about Wales – its culture, history, its geographical differences and the role that industry has taken in shaping the historical, political and cultural landscape of Wales. This year’s institute will take place from 22 June – 3 August 2013. Meet Karen Pham, last year’s UK Summer Institute Recipient from USC! http://www.fulbright.org.uk/about/meet-our-fulbrighters/karen-pham-/319 All of the programs offer opportunities for cultural excursions in addition to the main program of study. All applications are due Monday 11 March 2013 by 5pm (UK Time). The application and additional information is available at: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-uk/undergraduates New Announcement from the Office of Academic & International Fellowships: We would like you to inform you and your students of upcoming information sessions on international fellowships. During the general sessions, we will be discussing programs such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Luce and more. During the Fulbright sessions, we will discuss the Study and Research Grants or the English Teaching Assistantship grants. The sessions will be held on the following dates and times: General Fellowships for International Study: January 30, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium February 28, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium March 26, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium April 8, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium Fulbright Study and Research Grants: January 28, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium February 13, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium March 12, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium April 4, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA): January 24, from 12pm-1pm in Leavey Library Auditorium February 5, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium March 4, from 1pm-2pm in Leavey Library Auditorium April 17, from 3pm-4pm in Leavey Library Auditorium U.S. Citizenship is required for the fellowships. Additional information regarding the fellowships is available at www.usc.edu/aif We also have a new Facebook page where we post upcoming info sessions and applicant resources www.facebook.com/uscaif Please like us! If your student is unable to attend the information sessions and they would like to learn more about the fellowships, please have them contact us at aifstaff@usc.edu or (213) 740-9116. New Scholarship Opportunity: Beinecke Scholarship for current Juniors - USC The Beinecke Scholarship provides funding for current juniors (students expecting to graduate in December 2013, May 2014, or August 2014) who plan to pursue a masters or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Students may combine the scholarship with additional scholarships, research grants, and assistantships. The USC deadline to apply is January 31^st. Instructions for the Beinecke application process are available at www.usc.edu/aif/fellowships. Contact Martha Enciso for more information @ menciso@usc.edu. New Opportunity for ALD members: USC Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship is a mentoring program where fellows gain insight into an academic career by working closely with a faculty mentor on an original research project. In addition to gaining research experience, participants receive mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States. Interested sophomores and juniors may obtain additional information as well as the application at www.usc.edu/mmuf . Students must be committed to diversity in academia and desire a career as a college professor in a Mellon approved field. A list of Mellon Mays approved majors and minors is available at http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/programs_eligibility.shtml . The deadline to apply is Monday, February 13^th. Interested students may contact <menciso@usc.edu> if they have any questions. Vote for SSGF in the Pepsi Refresh Project! She Shall Go Free is a growing non-profit organization dedicated to fighting against sexual slavery, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation or violence against women and girls. We focus our efforts on awareness raising campaigns, fair trade and ethical consumerism, fundraising for anti-trafficking programs, and unique initiatives designed to make a visible impact in the fight against injustice. Right now, we are in the running for a $25,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Project. Winners are selected based on votes from the public, so we need YOUR help to make this happen! Everyone can give us one vote per day for the whole month of September--and making sure you vote every day will really help us!! You can vote by using the following link:http://pep.si/ao9gjA or texting 102193 to Pepsi (73774)! 2010 Lampadia Website Award Each year, the National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta awards the Lampadia Chapter Website Award to chapters who have created and maintained exceptional chapter websites. USC ALD was one of 4 chapters chosen in 2010! Congratulations to Scholarship Recipients! Congratulations to the following members of ALD for winning our scholarship in the 2011-2012 school year: Arpine Sardaryan Sonya Egoian Andrina Dominguez Joshua Man Yifei Bai Alyssa Scharpf Great job guys! Keep up your outstanding work!! Welcome to New Inductees! Welcome to the new inductees of ALD 2012-2013! This year we inducted over 900 new members for our local chapter at the University of Southern California, and we are very excited to see new members joining our large family! Congratulations Eboard! Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Eboard for a year of hard work! And congratulations to the newly inducted Eboard of 2012-2013! Please check out their profiles when they become available! Events in 2012-2013 Welcome Back Luncheon: Excited to return to USC? ALD is putting on a welcome back luncheon for returning students. Come and join us! Involvement Fair: Come out to Trousdale and discover the myriad of organizations on campus! Don't forget to stop by ALD's booth. General Meetings: Want to learn more about what ALD is and what great events we have planned for you for the upcoming school year? Come to one of our general meetings at the start of the Fall semester! We will keep you updated on the exact date. Ice Cream Social: Need some time to relax and unwind? Stop by our ice cream social, treat yourself to some ice cream, and meet your fellow ALD members and officers! Professional Appreciation Luncheon: This is the one event you do not want to miss. Take your favorite professor out for lunch and chat, and the bill is on us. Just make sure you apply soon! Note: more details in regards to this event will be posted shortly. Be sure to keep a look-out for updates in your inboxes and on our Facebook group. Membership Appreciation Days: To show our appreciation for our members, USC ALD will have two member appreciation days. Stop by and grab something to eat and drink. This will also be a time to relax before finals week. More details on this event will be announced soon! USC vs. UCLA Blood Challenge: Be a part of the beat UCLA blood drive, an ongoing event from the USC Blood Donor Center that will last throughout the semester! Check out our calendar for a list of times when you can donate your blood to someone in need, and you will also receive a gift in return. Relay for Life: USC ALD formed its own team for Relay for Life at the University of Southern California! At Relay, our team camped out overnight and took turns walking around the track to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. This is a life-changing event that gives everyone in the community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. page last updated 1/20/13