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CSGO Elections
Date & Location October 23rd, 2007, 12 - 1:30 pm
Open positions:

    CSGO-ISA Liasion
    Programs Chair
    Communications Chair
    Asst. Events Chair

To be considered for any of these open positions, please fill up the intent to run form and email to csgo@usc.edu by Monday (10/22/07) evening.

 


Welcome to USC - CS by CSGO
Date & Location : Spetember 18th, 2007 at SAL 101

    Agenda :
    5.15pm to 5.30pm - Mixer, Pizza and Soda
    5.30pm - 6.00pm - Talk by Chair - Dr Govindan and Advisor - Shirley Chan
    6.00pm to 6.15pm - CSGO briefing
    6.30 to 8.45pm - Movie

    All CS students are invited.

For more details regarding the event mail us at csgo@usc.edu




Past Events


CSGO Spring Dance Fest
When: Sunday, Mar 25th, 2007 (6PM to 11PM)
Where: Ground Zero, University Park Campus

Take a break from your busy schedule. Wind off after the midterms and party hard till you drop. Dance your night out making friends and socializing. We will have performances by several oncampus student groups including

  • Vidushak, the Indian Improv group @ USC
  • Anubhavam group
  • and more ...
  • DJ Kar
  • Singers
  • and lots of games, prizes and food

Event is free and open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Free event pass required.

RSVP to csgo@usc.edu to reserve your event pass with subject "I want to dance". We have limited number of passes and food coupons which will be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CoHost - AIS, TSA, IGSA and ASHA for Education

Special Thanks to International Students Assembly (ISA), Program Board, Engineering Graduate Student Association, PALM and Graduate And Professional Student Senate(GPSS) for their support.


ISA World Cup
When: - Sunday (March 25, 2007) - 12- 9 p.m.
- Sunday (April 8 2007) - 10 - 9 p.m.
- Saturday (April 21 2007) - 10 - 9 p.m.
Where: Cromwell Field

Some rules:
- 11 players each side
- Each team must have minimum of 2 female players
- No offside and sliding tackle

Contact hazarey@usc.edu for more details


Valentine's Day Social
When: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 - 03:00pm-04:00pm
Where: SAL 222, University Park Campus

Join us on this selected day of love. Dress to impress. We will have lots of prizes and refreshments.
Special thanks to Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS), and Engineering Graduate Students Association(EGSA) for their support.


Farewell To Graduates
When: Wednesday, Dec 01, 2006 - 05:00pm-06:00pm
Where: Outside SAL, University Park Campus

Graduating students - come join us for your last event with us as a student. We will try to make it a memorable day for you all.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Check your email for details. Free event pass required.

Special Thanks to International Students Assembly (ISA), EGSA EE Senators, Graduate And Professional Student Senate(GPSS) and Program Board for their support.


CSGO - Biweekly raffle and suggestion box
Where: SAL 300,University Park Campus

We have a box placed in SAL 300 for you to drop us suggestions regarding CSGO, issues you face as a student and any other questions or comments or just to enter the raffle. To be entered into the raffle, you must write your name, email and specialization on a piece of paper and drop it inside the box. First drawing will be on Feb 3, 2006.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


X-Box Championship
When: Dec, 2006, TBA
Where: SAL 222 ,University Park Campus

For all you gamers.


CSGO Elections
When: TBA
Where: SAL 101,University Park Campus

CSGO has the following open positions

  • International Students Relation Chair
If you are interested in serving on the board, email csgo@usc.edu with your intent.

CSGO Fall Dance Fest
When: Sunday, Nov 19th, 2006 (4.30 PM to 11.30PM)
Where: Ground Zero, University Park Campus

Take a break from your busy schedule. Wind off after the midterms and party hard till you drop. Dance your night out making friends and socializing. We will have performances by several oncampus student groups including

  • Vidushak, the Indian Improv group @ USC
  • Anubhavam group
  • Bhangra Group
  • and more ...
  • DJ Kar
  • Singers
  • and lots of games, prizes and food

Event is free and open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Free event pass required.

RSVP to csgo@usc.edu to reserve your event pass with subject "I want to dance". We have limited number of passes and food coupons which will be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CoHost - AIS and ASHA for Education

Special Thanks to International Students Assembly (ISA), Program Board, Engineering Graduate Student Association and Graduate And Professional Student Senate(GPSS) for their support.


Food Fair
When: Wednesday, November 16th, 2006 (10am-3.00pm)
Where: Alumini Park                                                                                                                                                        


CSGO Movie Part II - Memento
When: Friday, Nov 10th, 2006 (4.30PM - 6.30PM)
Where: GFS 101 

Watch a movie with us, enjoy free pop corn, pizzas and drinks..
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


PhD Social

When: 7 Nov, 2006 (4-5 PM)
Where: Outside SAL

CSGO invites all PhD students to meet your Professors and get inspired !!!!!

Host Professors:

  • Prof. Dennis McLeod
  • Prof. Ellis Horowitz
  • Prof. Shahram Ghandeharizadeh
Pizza will be served.

 

Halloween Party
When: Tuesday, Oct 31st, 2006(4.30PM - 6.30PM)
Where: Outside SAL

Dinner will be served.

Costume recommended. Scariest event in town. Dress your best to scare
the rest. We will have lots of prizes and free food.


Costume contest.
CoSponsor: PALM


Ice Cream Social
When: Thursday, Oct 26th, 2006 (12.00PM to 12.45PM)
Where: Outside SAL

Join us for an Ice Cream social. Come to SAL on thursday and catch
your share of tasty ice cream. Event is free to all Computer Science
Graduate students. RSVP to get your share of ice cream to csgo@usc.edu with suject "Yummy Yummy Ice Cream"


CSGO Movie Part I  - Silence Of the Lambs
When: Friday, October 13th, 2006 (4.30 pm- 7.30pm)
Where: SAL 222,University Park Campus

Watch a movie with us, enjoy free pop corn and drinks..
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


CSGO Chess Tournament

Tournament Web Page

Chess tournament is accepting entries. Last day to send in entry Fri 10/13/06 5pm.


Sounds Of The World
When: Saturday, October 14th, 2006 (7.30pm - 12am)
Where: Ground Zero

Dance to the music from all around the world.
Refreshments will be provided.
Co-Host: ISA, EGSA, GPSS Intl. Scholars Commitee                                                                         


Multi Culture Day
When: Tuesday, October 10th, 2006 (11am-2.00pm)
Where: Tommy Trojan/ Trousdale

Student groups from around the world will be presenting their culture.
Performances will be conducted throughout the event.
Co-Host: ISA, EGSA


Welcome Back Party by AIS and CSGO 
When: 24th September, 2006 (6.00 PM to 12.00AM)
Where: Ground Zero

Association of Indian Students and CSGO jointly present to you "Welcome Back Party". As per the tradition, we welcome new and returning international students to this party. So update your diaries for the fun filled evening of 24th which will see many students, thus giving you a chance to socialize with them.

Other Party Attractions 

  • DJ and Dance
  • Free Pizzas and Soda

Be there and do not miss the fun filled event. More details coming up soon..! Keep visiting http://cs.usc.edu/~csgo/ to find out. Entry is free but please RSVP here.


Fall 2006 First PhD Social

When: 19th September, 2006 (4.30 PM to 5.30PM)
Where: Outside SAL

CSGO invites all PhD students for the first social of Fall 2006. Meet your professors and exchange you research ideas. Entry is free for all PhD students.

Host Professors:

  • Prof. Dennis McLeod
  • Prof. Karen Liu
  • Prof. Ming-Deh Huang
Free Pizzas, Soda and Salad. Click here to view flyer.

CSGO Welcome (back) to school social
When: Aug 18, 2006 SAL101 - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Where: SAL 101,University Park Campus

Meet your new and old peers and colleagues. We will have lots of food and prizes and goodies.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), and Program Board, for their support.


Meet the Dean
When: Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 05:30pm-07:00pm
Where: WPH B27, University Park Campus

Having any issues with your department? Do you feel that something needs to be changed or improved? Any suggestions you think would make your or next batch's life better at school? Professor Raghavendra, the Associate Dean for Academic affairs at USC Viterbi school of Engineering, has given us his time to discuss our problems and issues. Come join us in this friendly meeting. It is open to all graduate engineering students and faculty.Make sure to bring all your concerns, questions, and suggestions!


Farewell to Graduates
When: Friday, April 28, 2006 - 04:00pm-06:00pm
Where: SAL 101, University Park Campus

Graduating students - come join us for your last event with us as a student. We will try to make it a memorable day for you all.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Check your email for details. Free event pass required.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA) , Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS) , Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) and Program Board, for their support.


World Music Performance (EGSA)
When: Mon, Apr 10, 2006 - 7:30pm-11:00pm
Where: Bovard Auditorium, University Park Campus


A Day at SeaWorld, San Diego, CA
When: Saturday, April 1 - 07:00am-9:00pm
Where: Sea World, San Diego

Join us for a trip to Sea World. A chance of lifetime.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS), and Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) for their support.


CSGO & AIS Spring Dance Fest
When: Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 - 05:30pm-11:30am
Where: Ground Zero, University Park Campus

Dance your night out making friends and socializing. This is a joint event with Association of Indian Students(AIS). We will have performances by

  • Capoeira group (Martial Arts Dance - Brazilian),

  • Vidushak, the Indian Improv group @ USC
  • Anubhavam group
  • DJ Kar
  • Singers

  • and lots of games, prizes and food


Event is free and open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Free event pass required.

Limited free food passes are available to those who rsvp. FCFS only.

RSVP to csgo@usc.edu to reserve your event pass with subject "I want to dance".


We have limited number of passes which will be given out on a first-come-first-serve basis.


Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS) and Program Board for their support.


Sweets of World - Part I
When: Wed, Mar 8, 2006 - 4:30pm-5:30pm
Where: Outside SAL,University Park Campus

We will be hosting an ice-cream treat for the students.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


Beverage of the world (w/ GPSS)
When: Wed, Mar 1, 2006 - 5pm
Where: Courtyard between Marshall and Law School ,University Park Campus

Come sample Beverages from all over the world and socialize with people of all nationalities Win movie tickets by entering a simple raffle !! Everyone is invited.


Meet the Faculty
When: Mon, Feb 27, 2006 3:30 - 5pm
Where: SAL 322, UPC

Meet, greet, talk, discuss, complaint!
We have lined up Prof. Shahabi and Prof. Kempe for you. Everyone is invited.


EGSA Annual Banquet
When: Feb 25, 2006
Where: Radisson Hotel

Tickets for this year's Annual Banquet will be available at $12 per person.
Event open to all Engineering Graduate Students. Contact csgo@usc.edu for tickets.


X-Box Championship - Microsoft
When: Sunday Feb 26, 2006, 12:00noon-3pm
Where: TSC Basement ,University Park Campus

For all you gamers.


Jorge Cham (www.phdcomics.com fame) talk
When: Feb 22nd, 2006, 5pm-7pm
Where: SGM 123, UPC

Please check this space for more details.


Centennial Lecture by Prof. John Hennessy(Stanford)
When: Friday, Feb 17th, 2006, 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Where: GER Auditorium, UPC

Please check this space for more details.


Valentine's Day Social
When: Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006 - 04:00pm-05:30pm
Where: SAL 101, University Park Campus

Join us on this day of love. Dress to impress. We will have lots of prizes and free food.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Free event pass required. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS), and Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) for their support.


CSGO Movie Night - Part I (Hindi)
When: Mon, Feb 13, 2006 - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Where: SAL 101,University Park Campus

Watch a movie with us, enjoy free pop corn and drinks..
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


Welcome (back) to School Social  
When: Friday, Feb 03, 2006- 04:30pm-05:30pm
Where: Outside SAL, University Park Campus

Meet your new and old peers and colleagues. We will have lots of food and prizes and goodies. Event open to all Students.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS) and Program Board, for their support.


Farewell to Graduates   [ Flyer]
When: Wednesday,November 23, 2005 - 04:00pm-05:00pm
Where: Outside SAL, University Park Campus

Graduating students - come join us for your last event with us as a student. We will try to make it a memorable day for you all.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Check your email for details. Free event pass required.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS) and Program Board, for their support.


India vs Sri Lanka LIVE!   [ Details]
When: November 2-8-11, 2005 - 07:30pm-05:30am
Where: Leavy Auditorium, University Park Campus

Trojan Cricket Club and CSGO Brings you the live cricket telecast of the ongoing cricket series between India and Srilanka.


Internation Food Fair   
When: Wednesday,November 16, 2005 - 10:30am-02:00pm
Where: Alumni Park, University Park Campus

Enjoy the worlds best and rarest cuisines in one place. Delicacies from countries from Asia, Europe, Africa, America.
Event open to all Students. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA) and Program Board, for their support.


CSGO Fall Dance Festival   
When: Sunday,November 6, 2005 - 06:00pm-12:00am
Where: Ground Zero, University Park Campus

Dance your night out making friends and socializing. This is a joint event with Association of Indian Students(AIS) and Chinese Students Association. We will have performers, DJ and lots of food and give aways.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Check your email for details. Free event pass required.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS) and Program Board for their support.


Cromwell Cricket League Finals   
When: Friday,November 4, 2005 - 07:00pm-09:00pm
Where: Cromwell Field, University Park Campus

Watch the best teams in action for the cup..Event open to all USC students


ISA USC-Stanford Tailgate   
When: Saturday,November 5, 2005 - 4 p.m. . 6 p.m.
Where: Location: Alumni Park by VKC, University Park Campus

The International Students. Assembly (ISA) will be organizing a tailgate on November 5th 2005 prior to the USC-Stanford game. Come and join us as we have fun and take a study break before we proceed to the Coliseum to witness USC's victory over Stanford and extend its winning streaks to 31. We are very excited to be organizing this event as it will provide a platform for interactions among students of different nationalities.


Halloween Scare Event and Elections   
When: Monday,October 31, 2005 - 04:30pm-06:00pm
Where: SAL 101, University Park Campus

Scariest event in town. Dress your best to scare the rest. We will have lots of prizes and free food.
Event open to all USC Students and their eligible dependents. Free event pass required. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to International Students Assembly(ISA), Program Board, Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS), and Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) for their support.


EGSA General Meeting   
When: Friday,October 28, 2005 - 06:15pm-09:00pm
Where: TSC Basement, University Park Campus

Meet the students who speak for you with the administration and organize events for you We will have lots of prizes and free food.
Event open to all Engineering Graduate Students. Check your email for details.


Discounted USC Home Coming Game (10/29) and Magic Mountain Tickets
When: Mon-Wed ,October 24-26, 2005 - 12:00pm-1:00pm
Where: SSL

Engineering Graduate Student Association will be selling discounted tickets to USC Homecoming football game ($15 each). We will also be selling discounted tickets for Magic Mountain ($12 each). Please bring your USC ID and cash.
Event open to all Graduate Students. Proof of enrollment required.


A Day at Disneyland, CA   [ Flyer]
When: Saturday,October 22, 2005 - 07:30am-10:00pm
Where: Disneyland, CA

Join us for a trip to Disneyland. Meet Mickey and friends. A chance of lifetime.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to Graduate Professional Student Senate(GPSS), and Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) for their support.


Ice Cream Social - Part II
When: Wednesday,October 19, 2005 - 03:00pm-03:30pm
Where: Outside SAL,University Park Campus

The USC EGSA-CS wing will be hosting an ice-cream treat for the students. Students who RSVP will be entered into the raffle. We will also hold elections for our open positions.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


Movie Ticket Sale
When: Friday,October 14, 2005 - 11:30am-12:00pm
Where: SSL,University Park Campus

The USC EGSA-CS wing is selling discounted tickets to movie theaters. Enjoy a cheap movie on us.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


Ice Cream Social - Part I
When: Wednesday,October 5, 2005 - 3:00pm-3:30pm
Where: Outside SAL,University Park Campus

We will be hosting an ice-cream treat for the students.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


Welcome (back) to USC Social
When: Wednesday,September 7, 2005 - 12:30pm-2:00pm
Where: SAL 101,University Park Campus

Meet your new and old peers and colleagues.. We will have lots of food and prizes and goodies..
Event open to all CS Graduate Students.


A day at Universal Studios Hollywood   [ Flyer]
When: Saturday,March 12, 2005 - 08:00am-08:00pm
Where: Universal Studios, Hollywood

An event for the students from the Department to get together. CSGO days of a life time series.
Event open to all CS Graduate Students. Check your email for details.
Special thanks to Engineering Graduate Student Association(EGSA) for their support.