FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...


Headlines
LUCASFILM DONATES $175 MILLION TO USC
The gift, the largest single contribution in USC history, continues filmmaker George Lucas' long-standing support of educational initiatives at his alma mater. More...

ISI BUIDING $1.5 MILLION NASA SATELLITE GATEWAY
The School of Engineering's Information Sciences Institute will play the lead role in a NASA project that will use space satellites to capture and structure data from sensor networks. More...

RARE SURGERY SAVES NEWBORN'S LIFE
Keck School collaborates with Childrens Hospital to clear the windpipe of an infant at LAC+USC Medical Center. More...




Milestones
ITALIANS BESTOW HONOR ON USC NEUROSURGEON
Michael Apuzzo receives the centuries-old honor that salutes individuals in culture as well as the arts and sciences. More...

ECLECTIC ROSTER JOINS USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION
The 2006-07 resident fellows include a famous CNN correspondent, the former chief scientist at Xerox, a pioneer of electronic publishing and the co-editor of the most popular blog on the Internet. More...

FACULTY RECEIVE ENDOWED APPOINTMENTS
Three USC Law professors recently named to endowed professorships were recognized by friends and family at a September 14th ceremony. More...




International
CHILEAN UNIVERSITY ADOPTS KECK SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Concerned that its traditional teaching structure was out of step with the times, the University of Valparaiso looks to USC for a fresh approach. More...

JORDAN SIGNS CINEMA PACT WITH USC
King Abdullah II agrees to create Middle East institute in Aqaba, where qualified candidates can learn about film technique as well as other cultures. More...

NIGERIAN SCHOOL CREATES PROGRAM WITH USC MARSHALL COMPUTERS
Efforts of a USC Marshall alumna and the school's associate dean help a Nigerian headmaster foster computer literacy in AIDS orphans. More...




Athletics
USC FOOTBALL TO BE HIGHLIGHTED ON FSN PRIME TICKET THIS FALL
The one-hour USC football-dedicated programming block airs every Tuesday on the regional sports network throughout the regular college football season. More...

COLLEGIATE BASEBALL RATES 2007 RECRUITING CLASS NATION'S 5TH
Trojans ranked highest in the Pac-10 Conference and higher than any program on the West Coast. More...

FORMER TROJAN LISA LESLIE WINS WNBA MVP AWARD
Former USC women's basketball standout Lisa Leslie, who will have her No. 33 jersey retired by USC this year, was named the WNBA MVP and is the second player in league history to win the award three times. More...




TROJAN TRAVEL

EXTRAORDINARY AND EXOTIC 2007 ADVENTURES TAILORED TO TROJANS
Experience the Panama Canal, witness New Delhi's Republic Day Parade, explore the Galapagos, trek through Patagonia, join an African safari, cruise Brazil or immerse yourself in the realm of the pharaohs. It's all possible, thanks to your USC alumni travel experts. Find out more and book your 2007 vacation today!




ALUMNI NEWS

Mark Your Calendar
ATTENTION CLASS OF 1956 AND HALF CENTURY TROJANS!
Celebrate Your Reunion! The Class of 1956 will join the illustrious Half Century Trojans in commemorating their 50th Reunion during Parents Weekend on October 6-7. Click here to see who's coming! For reservations and ticketing information, please visit http://alumni.usc.edu/reunion no later than Monday, October 2, 2006.

3rd ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC
The USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association and 1987 U.S. Open champion Scott Simpson invite all Trojans and friends to attend this annual event or participate as sponsors. This year's tournament will take place on Monday, October 30, 2006 at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier. For more information, please click here.

HOMECOMING 2006
On November 11, in conjunction with the USC vs. University of Oregon football game, as many as 70,000 Trojans will converge on the USC campus for this year's 2006 Homecoming celebration. Keep checking our Homecoming website for the latest information!

Special Offers for USC Alumni
SUPPORT THE RAUL S. VARGAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The USC Mexican American Alumni Association has established a scholarship fund for Latino students in honor of Raul Vargas who led the organization for more than 34 years. For every $100 donated to the fund, donors receive one ticket to a special drawing set for November 11, 2006. Only 1,000 tickets are available, and each participant will have the opportunity to win an art canvas of Matt Leinart, the 2004 Heisman Trophy winner. Click here for more information.

INSURANCE SAVINGS FROM MARSH AFFINITY GROUP SERVICES
Marsh Affinity Group Services, the insurance broker for the USC Alumni Association, offers USC alumni a wide range of group insurance plans, including term life, auto, homeowners, catastrophe major medical insurance, short-term medical, long-term care and Blue Shield of California Medical plans and Medicare supplement. Click here for more information.

LIBERTY MUTUAL AUTO, HOME AND RENTER'S INSURANCE
USC Alumni can save hundreds of dollars on their auto and home insurance with Group Savings Plus?! How will you spend your savings?

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