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Authors Examine Terrorist Trends
February 21, 2006A USC expert co-writes a book that combines economic methods with political analysis and reality to study the likelihood of domestic and transnational terrorism. By Elaine Lapriore Can acts of terrorism be predicted? … more>
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Alzheimer’s Found to Be Mostly Genetic
February 6, 2006Largest twin study ever undertaken confirms highest estimates of genetic risk, says an international team of reseachers led by USC professor Margaret Gatz. By Carl Marziali Alzheimer disease has a genetic cause in up to… more>
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Celebrating a Dynamic Partnership
February 1, 2006Dinner honors Rabbi Lewis Barth and his amazing accomplishments as dean of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Los Angeles campus. By Wayne Lewis February 2006 On Feb. 13, Dean Joseph Aoun of the USC… more>
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Preparing for a Quantum Leap in Computing
February 1, 2006Daniel Lidar foresees a future where scientists put quantum physics to work, and he’s already figuring out ways to keep quantum computing stable and safe. By Tom Siegfried March 2006 Imagine a place where anything… more>
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But Seriously, Folks . . .
February 1, 2006Celebrated humorist Shelley Berman has taught at USC College's Master of Professional Writing program for 22 years. Berman gives his signature lesson at 24th Street Theatre near USC. Pamela J. Johnson February 2006 Shelley… more>
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Brushed by the Demon
February 1, 2006Alumnus Chris Abani writes of torment and grace By Pamela J. Johnson February 2006 Five and a half years ago, Chris Abani was unemployed and playing the saxophone at Santa Monica Pier. Those who tossed coins into his open… more>
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Enormous Changes At the Last Minute
February 1, 2006Program offers students second chance at medical calling By Eva Emerson February 2006 Within months of earning her B.A. in creative writing from UC San Diego in 2002, Sharon Shapiro had a job in journalism, an apartment… more>
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Italiano Virtuale
February 1, 2006Interactive game provides powerful context for learning By Kirsten Holguin February 2006 Sitting in a small caffeteria in Milan, Italy, the first-year Italian language student finishes her cappuccino. Only when she gets the… more>
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