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Fall 2009 News
GPAC MPA Committee - Friday Night Bonfire 
November 6, (Friday) 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dockweiler Beach
12001 Vista del Mar
Playa del Rey
Who: Everyone
PLEASE RSVP: gpacmpa@gmail.com
We will be meeting at the fire pits at 7:00 p.m.
Please feel free to bring a beach chair, blanket, snacks, and friends. Roasting goodies will be provided (smores, hot dogs) but drinks are limited. We ask that you help by bringing your own beverages.
Questions? Please email the committee and we'll be happy to help! gpacmpa@gmail.com
How to get there from USC:
110 South
105 West
Exit Imperial Highway on the left.
Stay straight to go onto W. Imperial Highway.
Left on Vista Del Mar
Thank you in advance to the MPA delegates who are making this event possible.
GPAC International Committee - Melange
October 30, (Friday) 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A mixer for international students and those who want to meet others from different cultures over food. This International Food Festival, the first of its kind, brings a chance to taste exotic cuisines and needs your support. Bring an international dish of your liking and get ready for some "serious" food sampling! Also, learn more about the GPAC International Committee and how to become a delegate.
Please RSVP to Christina Yoon yooncj@usc.edu
GPAC Fall Banquet
October 23, (Friday) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Please join us at GPAC's Fall Banquet. Come meet the new GPAC administration and delegates, GPAC members and alumni.
Cocktail attire!
RSVP Required by COB Tuesday, Oct 20 at gpac@usc.edu
GPAC Non-Profit Committee - Midnight Mission Service Event
October 9, (Friday) 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Get to know a local non-profit and join GPAC as we spend an afternoon serving our community.
Since 1914, the Midnight Mission has provided a myriad of services to the people of Skid Row and the greater Los Angeles area. Their objective is to work with homeless individuals and families to help remove obstacles to self-sufficiency, while ensuring that immediate needs like food, shelter, and clothing are met. The Midnight Mission operates a drug and alcohol recovery program that includes counseling, education, job training and placement as well as provide safe transitional housing to homeless families. On Friday, October 9th, we'll partner with the Midnight Mission for a tour of their facilities at 2:30pm, followed by some hands-on work in their kitchen. We'll be prepping, cooking, and serving dinner to about 700 homeless people from 3:30-6:00pm.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 7th via online survey - http://tinyurl.com/MidnightMission
For questions about this event, please feel free to contact Grace at gpun@usc.edu. We hope to see you there!
GPAC Professional Development Committee - Professional Associations
September 29, (Tuesday) 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Looking for a way to stand out of from the crowd in acompetitive job market?
Looking to build your professional network and hone your professional skills?
Then join the GPAC panel discussion on professional associations in the Los Angeles area.
Representatives from The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), the Municipal Management Association of Southern California (MMASC), Women in Transportation (WTS), Women Leading Government (WLG), and Millennium Momentum Foundation will describe what their organization can offer to you and how you can become involved.
Please RSVP to GPAC@usc.edu by September 22 if you would like to attend this event.
GPAC MPA Committee Delegate Info Meeting
September 16, (Wednesday) 5:00pm
Would you like to get more involved in GPAC this year?
The GPAC MPA Committee invites you to a Delegate Info meeting this Wednesday!
Come meet the co-chairs, Laura Peralta and Michelle Rodriguez, and our great Delegates. Find out how you can join- it's not too late!
We will be discussing upcoming programming and hearing your feedback about future events and ideas.
Who: Anyone interested in the MPA Committee!
What: Delegate Information Meeting
Where: RGL Courtyard
Date: Wednesday, September 16th
Time: 5:00pm
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michelle rodri10@usc.edu or Laura laura.peralta@usc.edu.
GPAC Dodgers Game - RSVP Required
September 14, (Monday) 7:10pm - 10:10pm
GPAC has a reserved section at Dodger Stadium for USC Night! The game is at 7:10pm. Tickets are ($11). Seats are in Left Field and include a FREE DODGER DOG!
RSVP to Abby Goldstein by Wednesday, September 9. Abby will tell you how to pay/receive tickets.
WEAR USC GEAR for USC Night!
Alumni, friends, and family are welcome!
Please contact Abby with any other questions or concerns.
GPAC Beach Day
September 6, (Sunday) 11:30am - 3:00pm
Beach Day at the Hermosa Beach Pier. After a crazy and exciting day of tailgating, join us for a fun and relaxing day at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Hang out and chill at the beach (play volleyball, swim, whatever your heart desires). We'll be meeting in front of Hennesey's on Pier Ave at 11:30 AM and try to stake claim and setup on the sand just north of the pier. After a sunny day at the beach, can we interest you in grabbing a drink at one of the bars on Pier Ave.? Please plan on bringing a sack lunch with you.
GPAC Tailgate!!! USC vs San Jose State
September 5, (Saturday) 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tailgate vs San Jose State. Game starts at 12:30. This will be our first tailgate of many to come! Join us for food , fun, and games and see what being a Trojan is all about! No Trojan experience is complete without a tailgate. Come see what you're missing! If you happen to have a ticket to the game too we'll be all walking over together. Fight On!
Any donations you have to offer (chips, snacks, your favorite beverage) are welcomed and appreciated!
GPAC Bowling
September 3, (Thursday) 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Bowling in the evening. Will it be a STRIKE or will you pick up that SPARE? Stay tuned for more specific details as we hammer them out.
GPAC 1st General Meeting
August 27, (Thursday) 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Come see what we are all about in RGL 308! Learn about what we've been doing and how you can join us in making your experience here at USC even more memorable!
GPAC Happy Hour @ The Lab
August 25, (Tuesday) 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Happy Hour at the Lab. Come join us at The Lab immediately following the Back to School BBQ (even if you have a class before or afterwards), we'll be there! Amber, Sharmineh, Abby, and others members of the Social Committee will be staying the whole time to welcome everyone so be sure to look for them.
The Lab is located directly across from Parking Structure X on Figueroa. Walk with us from the BBQ or meet us there! You're bound to make some new friends! Join us at our first GPAC event!
SPPD Welcome Back BBQ
August 25, (Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
SPPD faculty, staff and students are invited to join us as we celebrate the start of a great academic year.
Please stop by and meet the Student Organizations:
Associated Students of Planning and Development (ASPD)
Graduate Policy and Administration Community (GPAC)
Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS)
Graduate Real Estate Association (GREA)
Latino Association for Policy, Planning, and Development (LAPPD)
Student Association of Policy, Planning, and Development (SAPPD)
Student Health Council (SHC)
Trojan Real Estate Association (TREA)
USC Planners Network
Please RSVP to Chris Wilson at wilsonca@usc.edu
Hosted by: SPPD Office of Student Affairs
