Word from Widney

Dear Fellow Trojans,


As autumn sets in on campus, we eagerly look forward to two upcoming events that celebrate aspects of USC near and dear to our hearts. On Thursday, October 10, USC will host the first-ever Thursday night football game of the Pac-12 era, when the Men of Troy take on the Arizona Wildcats in the Coliseum. This conference showdown promises to be an exciting game; if you're planning to attend, please be aware of the game-day policies, since classes will be in session October 10.

Two days before the game, we will pay tribute to five outstanding members of our vibrant senior alumni community at our annual Half Century Trojans Hall of Fame Luncheon, featuring a keynote address by our special guest, USC President C. L. Max Nikias, on October 8. More . . .



Alumni Headlines
AN EVENING WITH USC PRESIDENT C. L. MAX NIKIAS
Fresh from the successful launch of his 2013-14 tour in Phoenix (view photos here), USC President C. L. Max Nikias next heads to Chicago, where he'll greet Trojans and friends on October 17. Click here to RSVP for the Chicago reception. And view all the 2013-14 tour dates and locations here.



THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AND WEEKENDERS
Cheer the Men of Troy to victory over the Arizona Wildcats at the Coliseum on Thursday, October 10; click here for game day details, including parking and tailgating restrictions. And turn your weekends into Weekenders at away football games across the country.



REUNION WEEKEND 2013
Calling all undergrads from the classes of 1963, 1973, 1983, 1988 and 2003: registration is now open for Reunion Weekend, November 15-16, on the University Park campus. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to reconnect with your classmates and the Trojan Family; rediscover what USC means to you and reunite for your reunion!



OUR FIRST-EVER ALL-ALUMNI HOMECOMING TAILGATE
This year, the USC Alumni Association will proudly host the first all-alumni Homecoming tailgate party. Come to Alumni Park on November 16 for delicious food, unlimited beverages, special entertainment and Trojan Family camaraderie. Click here to purchase tickets.



A NIGHT OF RECOGNITION FOR USC'S VOLUNTEERS
The USC Alumni Association paid homage to the global network of Trojan Family volunteers at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on September 19. USC trustees, senior administrators and academic deans were among the nearly 550 attendees at the sold-out event. Click here to view photos.



THE SPIRIT OF TROY MARKS A MILESTONE
The USC-Notre Dame game on October 19 marks a milestone for the Spirit of Troy — the 40th anniversary of the band's first trip to South Bend. Help keep this proud tradition alive by showing your support for the USC Trojan Marching Band. Fight On!



WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
International relations alumna Pamela Mizuno '10 spent a week volunteering with a Costa Rican coffee farming cooperative as part of her employer EY's Earthwatch Ambassadors program.



IN MEMORIAM: REX INGRAHAM
On behalf of the Trojan Family, the USC Alumni Association expresses its condolences to the family of Rex Ingraham DDS '41. A 2010 Half Century Trojans Hall of Fame inductee, Ingraham received the Fred B. Olds Award in 1987 and the Alumni Merit Award in 1975.



BEAT THE IRISH ON AND OFF THE FIELD
In the spirit of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, Notre Dame Federal Credit Union has issued USC Credit Union a challenge — whoever receives the most credit card applications by October 17 will win $10,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. Help us beat ND FCU so we can help Troy Camp. Join the challenge today!



ALUMNI AUTHORS: NEW TITLES
Check out the latest titles by our alumni authors, including two books that foodies will devour: Julia Child Rules: Lessons on Savoring Life and Roma-Therapy.





Trojan Alum-inaries


Peter Gould
Stephanie Hall
Irene Hirano Inouye

Peter Gould MFA '90, a co-executive producer on Breaking Bad, won the Emmy Award for Best Dramatic Series.

Stephanie Hall MD '90 has been named the chief medical officer of the two Keck Medicine of USC hospitals.

Irene Hirano Inouye '70, MPA '73 received the Global Ambassador Award at the seventh annual Price Guardian Awards.







Young Alumni Spotlight
LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT'S (SC)ATURDAY NIGHT!
Kudos to Beck Bennett '07 and Kyle Mooney '07, who've joined the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live. Classmates and members of the Good Neighbor sketch group, Bennett and Mooney made their SNL debut on the show's 39th season opener September 28.








Alma Matters

Those fabulous freshmen
The numbers are in, and the 2013 entering class is among USC's most talented. At 19.8 percent, the university's admission rate was its most selective ever.

Erica Muhl installed as dean of the USC Roski School
Erica Muhl was formally installed as the Dean of the USC Roski School of Fine Arts at a ceremony attended by the school's namesake, Gayle Garner Roski, university leadership and members of the faculty on October 1.

USC Price partners with Mexico's science and tech council
The USC Price School of Public Policy has signed an agreement with Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology to establish a joint program of graduate fellowships.

Two Trojans Qualify For ITA Men's All-American Main Draw
Michael Grant and Jonny Wang win big in qualifying to move on in Tulsa.