Word from Widney


Dear Fellow Trojans,

Remember how excited and nervous you were to begin your academic and personal journey at 'SC? To take a deep breath, say goodbye to your family and friends and settle into your new home? In a few weeks, the Class of 2018 will arrive on campus to start the next chapter in their lives as Trojans. It's exhilarating and sometimes a little overwhelming - which is why the USC Alumni Association prides itself on welcoming new students to the Trojan Family at our SCend Offs. More...





Alumni Headlines
In Memoriam: Louis Zamperini '40
On behalf of the Trojan Family, the USC Alumni Association expresses its condolences to the family of Louis Zamperini '40, Olympic athlete and decorated WWII veteran. His remarkable story of survival - enduring hellish conditions in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp after spending 47 days lost at sea - inspired Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book Unbroken; the film version will be released in December.



Giving Back to Their Alma Mater
USC Trustees Thomas J. Barrack Jr. '69 and Andrew Viterbi PhD '62 recently made two transformative gifts to USC. Barrack's gift will advance USC Marshall's international business programs, while the gift from Viterbi and his wife Erna will significantly boost scholarship in engineering and genocide studies.



Weekenders 2014
Pack your bags and come along to cheer on the Trojans at three away games this season. You'll enjoy pep rallies, tailgates and much more! Our 2014 Weekenders kick off at Stanford on September 6, when the Trojans take on the Cardinal!



Reunion Weekend 2014
Calling all undergrads from the classes of 1964, 1974, 1984, 1989, 1994 and 2004: "Save the Date" for Reunion Weekend - October 17-18, 2014. 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! Register now!




Two Tonys for a Trojan
Kudos to USC School of Dramatic Arts faculty member Jason Robert Brown, who won two 2014 Tony Awards - Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations - for the musical version of The Bridges of Madison County. Brown previously won a Tony for the 1999 musical Parade. View his Best Original Score acceptance speech here.



USC Legends in Print
Two new books chronicle the celebrated careers of two larger-than-life figures from USC's recent past. Adventures with a Historian is the memoir of the late John R. Hubbard (pictured), the university's 8th president, while Sonnets and Sunspots focuses on Dr. Frank Baxter, one of USC's most beloved and charismatic educators.



Politics Come to Life
A former senior advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense, Jeffrey Fields PhD '07 is returning to his alma mater to direct a new, Washington, D.C.-based semester-long program, concentrating on national security and intelligence. The program will launch in spring 2015.



Summer Reads
Looking for an inspirational memoir, gripping family drama or short story collection to read on vacation? Then check out the new titles by USC alumni authors.






Trojan Alum-inaries


Bill Bordley
Esther Kia'aina
Isabel Morales

Bill Bordley '85, the only Trojan pitcher to be a two-time, first-team All-American, has been inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Esther Kia'aina '85 has received U.S. Senate confirmation to serve as the Department of Interior's assistant secretary of insular affairs.

Isabel Morales EdD '14 has been named one of the Los Angeles Unified School District's 2014-2015 Teachers of the Year.





Young Alumni Spotlight
A social activist, explorer and storyteller, Snejana Daily '05 appears in the new OWN Network documentary series, Operation Change, which features celebrities and philanthropists tackling some of the world's most challenging issues in regions devastated by poverty, disease and political instability.






Alma Matters

Los Angeles County lauds USC Price leadership program
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has presented the USC Price School of Public Policy with a proclamation in recognition of its partnership to develop and deliver the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP).

USC takes part in White House-led initiative to turn 'smart' into 'useful'
A team of researchers with USC's Terry Benzel presented a project in Washington D.C., aimed at using our increasingly interconnected world to build a stronger, more efficient energy grid.

Flush with Fulbright scholars
Eight exceptional students at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences have been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship awarded for academic achievement and commitment to cultural engagement.

Solomon wins 800m title at 2014 USA Track & Field Championships
Trojans were well represented at 5-day meet, and at the Canadian T&F Championships.









Trojan Travel
TROJAN TRAVEL
Explore "The White Continent" with USC professor Craig Stanford on an Expedition to Antarctica (departs January 26). Or experience the Pride of South Africa & Zambezi River (departs February 5) with USC professor Roberto Delgado. For more information on these and other amazing travel opportunities, visit Trojan Travel or call (213) 821-6005.





Alumni Career Services

ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES
USC offers alumni access to Going Global, an online database featuring domestic and international jobs listings, job-search resources and more! Visit our website today!



Athletics
USC ATHLETICS
Buy single-game football tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Click here (promo code ALUMNI) through July 14 to take advantage of this offer (single game tickets to Notre Dame not currently available). Call 213-740-GOSC or visit us online to purchase a mini-plan that includes Notre Dame.