FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...

Headlines
SIGN OF THE TIMES FOR USC PARTNERSHIP
The USC Family of Schools continues to offer a wealth of opportunities to children near the University Park campus. More...

TWO KUSC VETERANS RETURN TO THE FOLD
Rich Capparela and Dennis Bartel rejoin the city's only full-time classical FM station. More...

THORNTON FACULTY, ALUMS WIN GRAMMYS
Opera, jazz and pop performers pick up honors on the recording industry's biggest night of the year. More...


Milestones
LOKER, SCHORR GET PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
USC's highest honor goes to philanthropist Katherine B. Loker and ISI executive director Herbert Schorr at the Academic Honors Convocation. More...

PROFESSOR GETS $2.5M FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH
State institute awards a comprehensive grant to Keck School of Medicine, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles professor. More...

REMARKABLE WOMEN AWARDS HANDED OUT
Honorees are recognized for their commitment to students, leadership and community involvement. More...

ANNENBERG TABS CRONKITE AWARD WINNERS
Television journalists from networks and local stations are honored for informative, issue-based coverage of the 2006 political campaigns. More...


International
PAFIC RIM EVENT HOSTED AT USC
International conference will unite information technology executives from leading research universities. More...


FREEMAN FOUNDATION FUNDS USC INSTITUTE
Grants for the U.S-China Institute will provide California teachers with background on the cultures of East Asia. More...

ART IS NOT TIED TO PLACE OF ORIGIN, SCHOLAR SAYS
Lecture is part of USC International Museum Institute's series on the appropriation of artifacts and ownership of ancient art. More...


Athletics
TROJANS LASSO LONGHORNS, WILL FACE TOP-SEEDED UNC IN SWEET 16
USC men's basketball team celebrates 25th victory and sets program record for most wins in a season. More...


TRACK AND FIELD HAS SUCCESSFUL DAY ALL OVER THE WEST COAST
The USC track and field team was all over the West coast competing and turned in some outstanding performances. More...


USC MEN'S TENNIS TEAM WINS AT ARIZONA
The No. 4 Trojans improve to 13-1 on the year with Saturday's win. More...




ALUMNI NEWS
Trojan Travel
ANNOUNCING THE 2ND ANNUAL YOUNG ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM
Thanks to a recent Trojan Travel survey of alumni ages 25-35, the destination has been selected for this year's USC Young Alumni trip: Costa Rica! Although details are still being finalized, the trip is slated to depart in late summer and will feature the unique attractions and beautiful accommodations this Central American paradise is known for. Last year's Young Alumni adventure in Italy was a great success, so be ready to book when Trojan Travel rolls out the dates and itinerary. Space is extremely limited, and the summer travel season will be here before you know it. Visit Trojan Travel online for the latest updates – trip details should be posted by the end of the month.




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JEOPARDY! TO TAPE 2007 COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP AT USC
The new USC Galen Center hosts a slightly different type of game on April 21 and 22 when the hit quiz show Jeopardy! tapes its annual college championship at USC. Free tickets to the shows are available at the USC Ticket Office after April 2, or a printable ticket application can be downloaded here now . Applications must be postmarked by March 29. The classic competition promises local heroes, school rivalries and lightning-fast play - you won't want to miss it! For more information about the Jeopardy! College Championship, click here .

FIRST ANNUAL MARSHALL COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY ON MARCH 24
More than a hundred USC Marshall School of Business students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are expected to join in on this inaugural event in which participants will undertake a series of service projects in the communities around the USC campus. Sites include the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, the Midnight Mission and the Shriners Hospital for Children. For more information, click here.

GET A MASTER OF LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE
The USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences introduces a multi-disciplinary program designed for educated, working adults who seek a greater understanding of the challenges we face as a global society. Connect with world-class faculty and student colleagues in small, evening seminar-style courses and engage in lively discussion about the future of cities, how transnational migration is shaping new cultural forms, and how scientific discoveries inform the way we think about the world.

INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
The USC Career Planning & Placement Center is proud to offer this "Special Access" event at Bovard Auditorium on the evening of April 26, 2007. Reserve your space by registering today !





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