FROM THE USC NEWSROOM...

Headlines
GOVERNOR SALUTES NEW USC INSTITUTE
Schwarzenegger's visit highlights a celebration of the new USC Cardiovascular Thoracic Institute and marks the 10-year anniversary of his surgery at USC. More...

USC MOURNS VIRGINIA TRAGEDY
The poignant memorial ceremony at United University Church includes prayers for the slain students and faculty of Virginia Tech. More...

ELLA FITZGERALD CELEBRATED AT GALEN CENTER
Jazz studies professor Shelly Berg directs USC Thornton musicians honoring the legendary vocalist. More...

Milestones
WILSON NAMED DEAN OF USC ANNENBERG
Noted academic and public broadcasting authority Ernest Wilson has focused his research on Internet technology and international communication issues. More...

BLACK ALUMNI OFFICE GETS NEW LEADER
Michele Turner will direct programs aimed at boosting scholarships for USC students while securing support for African-American alumni. More...

TWO HONORARY DEGREES FOR WARREN BENNIS
The university professor is receiving not one, but two honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees in May and June. More...

USC MARSHALL AND SPPD RECEIVE $1-MILLION GIFT
Donation from real estate entrepreneur George Isaacs and his wife will support the USC Ross Minority Program and scholarships. More...

International
USC LIBRARIES HOLD KEY TO MYSTERY
Librarianship and the vast reach of electronic-research tools help a Cambridge scholar rediscover rare 18th-century engravings. More...

FULBRIGHT WINNERS TO SPEND YEAR STUDYING OVERSEAS
Annenberg seniors Zain Shauk and Diana Lin earned a chance of a lifetime by winning Fulbright Scholarships which will allow them to study in Jordan and China. More...

STUDENT NAMED COLLEGE PHOTOJOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
When broadcast journalism student Ed Ou was traveling across the Middle East in 2006, he had no idea the photos he took and experience he gained would help him win two major awards. More...

Athletics
MEN'S BASEBALL TEAM WINS PAC-10 SERIES
Pitcher Ryan Cook goes eight innings and Paul Koss records his 14th save of the season as the Trojans beat the Washington Huskies to win the Pac-10 Conference series. More...

WOMEN'S ROWING MOVES INTO TOP SPOT
The Women of Troy overtake Brown for the No. 1 ranking in latest CRCA/USRowing Poll, marking their first-ever top ranking. More...

MEN'S GOLF TEAM WILL COMPETE IN 2007 PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The USC men's golf team, ranked No. 5, will compete in the 2007 Pac-10 Championships this week. More...

ALUMNI NEWS
Trojan Travel
YOUNG ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM - COSTA RICA
The itinerary is set for this exciting Costa Rica adventure for alumni and friends ages 25-40. The trip includes Arenal Volcano and three days on beautiful Tamarindo Beach. Featured are the Arenal Springs Resort and the Tamarindo Diria Hotel. Get complete information here and make your reservation at (213) 821-6010. This 8-day vacation in paradise departs during Labor Day Weekend and is only $1,298 plus air (double occupancy)!



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USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Scott M. Mory will be the new associate vice president for alumni relations. He received his BA from the George Washington University (GW) and his JD from the GW Law School. He later joined GW as assistant vice president for alumni relations and annual giving. He is active professionally as secretary of the board of directors of the Association of Private College and University Alumni Directors.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA
Celebrate the "First Lady of Song" at an all-star concert at the new USC Galen Center. Performers include Natalie Cole, k.d. lang, Cyndi Lauper and the USC Thornton Symphony and Jazz Orchestra. The event takes place Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m.; call (213) 740-4170 and mention "USC Alumni" for a $10 ticket discount. More information here.

HELEN DEDEAUX DIES AT AGE 92
Helen Dedeaux, the wife of the late legendary USC baseball head coach Rod Dedeaux, died on March 10 at age 92. She and Rod Dedeaux had been married 66 years at the time of Rod's death on January 5, 2006. Helen served as 'Team Mom' during Rod's 45-year tenure as head coach (1942-86) and was president of USC Town and Gown from 1970-72. An accomplished artist, she was extensively involved in many USC and community support groups and is survived by four children including Michele Engemann, president-elect of the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors.


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