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November 2018
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Tidings from Troy

Dear Fellow Trojan,

Every family has its own Thanksgiving traditions, many of which have been passed down for generations. Perhaps it¡¯s cooking up a huge dinner with all the trimmings and inviting friends and neighbors to the feast? Or maybe it¡¯s gathering the whole clan to serve meals at local shelters? Some may even go the digital route, and Skype or FaceTime with family far away.

In the Trojan Family, we observe our holiday season tradition before Thanksgiving, when many of us gather on campus for two celebrations of the ties that bind us, lifelong and worldwide. Over the weekend of November 9-10, eight undergraduate classes will return to USC for Reunion Weekend 2018, which is held in conjunction with Homecoming. More...


 

Alumni Headlines

Rekindle Old Memories and Make New Ones
Sign up today for Reunion Weekend 2018, celebrating eight undergraduate classes. Registration ends Nov. 5. Come back to campus to see what's new and enjoy the all-class reunion dinner; click above to visit us online or call (213) 740-6262.


The Ultimate Trojan Family Get-Together
Join thousands of USC alumni, family and friends on November 10 for Homecoming. Stop by the USC Alumni Association tent to play games and win cool prizes before heading to the Coliseum to watch the Men of Troy take on the Cal Bears!


Game Day at USC
Football tailgating on campus is a Trojan tradition that makes USC Game Day special. Please review these important updates for the 2018 season; information on construction, traffic, street access, public transportation and parking is available here. Tailgating is not permitted at USC Village.


It's Her Turn to Pursue a USC Degree
Transfer student Margarita Lopez home-schooled her eight children, many of whom went on to college. Now, at 58, she sets her sights on earning a psychology degree from the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.


In Memoriam: Ntozake Shange MS '73
The USC Alumni Association expresses its condolences to the family of the award-winning poet and playwright Ntozake Shange MS '73, best known for her Tony Award-nominated play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is EnufPhoto: Marian Curtis / Shutterstock



Trojan Alum-inaries



Stephanie Argyros '92 has been elected to the USC Board of Trustees.

Yang Chai PhD '91, DDS '96, the associate dean of research at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Mark Del Rosso '90 has been named president of Audi of America.


Young Alumni Spotlight


A self-described ¡°media and technology nerd¡± who's made Forbes' ¡°30 Under 30¡± list twice, Callie Schweitzer '11 has founded CSCH, a creative strategy firm focused on the ¡°3Rs¡± of brand building—reach, relevance and revenue.

Alma Matters


Millions in USC merit scholarships help local students attend the university
Trojans receive merit-based support from Town & Gown of USC each year.

To diversify research, USC teams with Florida universities on cancer disparities
Federal grant will address disease in Latinos and African-Americans, and help train the next generation of cancer researchers.

USC, Mexican business school create international lecture series
Signature event will alternate between Los Angeles and Mexico City.

In memoriam: Lindon Crow, 1954 USC football captain and 1956 NFL interception leader
The two-way halfback played on two Rose Bowl teams and had three interceptions in one of the NFL's greatest championship games.


Trojan Travel

TROJAN TRAVEL
Explore the wonders of Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast (departs May 13) on this 10-night, small-group journey. Create lifelong memories while taking in the rich history and gorgeous countryside of this cultural crossroads. For more information, visit us online or call (213) 821-0065.


Alumni Career Services

Alumni Career Services

ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES
Please join the USC Alumni Entrepreneurs Network and Encore Trojans for Creating Your Own Luck: Preparedness Meets Opportunity on November 13. Learn how to create opportunities and capitalize on them at the ¡°perfect time.¡± Register today!


Special Offers for Alumni



Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual has partnered with the USC Alumni Association to offer you quality home and auto insurance, with personalized coverage to meet your needs.



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USC alumni have the advantage of choosing appropriate and affordable health care using Mercer Marketplace, powered by GetInsured. Click or call (866) 435-6277 for coverage options.<






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