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Extraordinary Engagement

June 14, 2013

Where many see a blank wall, Claire Baugher imagines beauty. The USC Dornsife junior was volunteering at Blazers, an afterschool center for disadvantaged youth near USC's University Park campus, when she noticed a bare space… more>

categories: undergraduate, community engagement, awards

tags: art, claire baugher, extraordinary engagement award, leadership, volunteering

Neuroscience major Julia Wang tells the TEDx audience at USC that “No matter what it is you want to change in the world, what truly matters is that you believe in your own voice.” Photo by Lillian Insalata.

TEDx Trousdale Talks

June 13, 2013

TEDx Trousdale challenged USC students to give the talk of their lives in 10 minutes or less in front of an audience of 100 of their peers. “It’s a very student-centric event because, at least for me, the idea is… more>

categories: undergraduate

tags: conference, design, entertainment, global technology, public speaking, students, ted talks, undergraduate

USC Dornsife predentistry student Erin Walker assisted dentists in performing 143 extractions and 71 fillings, and helped to serve 1,020 Honduran patients in four days. Photo courtesy of Erin Walker.

Creating Smiles in Honduras

June 13, 2013

Imagine walking for days to a makeshift mobile medical clinic to receive free health care, then standing in line with more than 1,000 others for days, hoping to be treated. Erin Walker, a USC Dornsife predentistry student,… more>

categories: undergraduate, undergraduate research, community engagement

tags: dentistry, erin walker, global medical brigades, honduras, human biology, neuroscience, predentistry, volunteer

In March, students traveled to Russia, where they crossed five time zones on the Trans-Siberian Railroad en route from Moscow to Lake Baikal in central Siberia. The trip included cultural sightseeing in Moscow and on-site lectures by the Russian Academy of Sciences on environmental issues affecting the lake. Photo by Francesca Martens.

Breaking the Ice in Siberia

June 5, 2013

Spring break tends to conjure up images of tropical beaches, sunshine and around-the-clock swimsuit fashion. There’s one thing it definitely does not bring to mind: Siberia. Putting the “alternative” in… more>

categories: undergraduate

tags: environmental studies, problems without passports, russia, sally pratt, tatiana akishina, usc dornsife language center

The new minor in Iranian studies in USC Dornsife will teach students about the history of Iran. For example, they will learn about Persepolis, the capital of Archaemenid Empire (ca. 550-330 BC), where the Sehdar Palace is located. Here, Persian noblemen are carved on a palace wall.

Iranian Studies Minor Offered

June 3, 2013

For the first time in its history, USC Dornsife will offer a minor in Iranian studies, as part of an initiative launched in November 2010 by the Farhang Foundation. The Iranian studies minor is the latest in a series of… more>

categories: undergraduate, diversity

tags: iran, iranian studies, language, middle east studies

While caring for his family during Hurricane Sandy, Luis Hernandez was preparing for an interview in New York for acceptance into the USC Posse Scholars Program. He arrives at USC Dornsife in August. Photo by Bethany Bandera.

Hurricane-Force

May 31, 2013

Luis Hernandez was hunkered down at his older sister’s home in Jamaica, Queens while Hurricane Sandy carved its destructive path. Hernandez, his mother and 13-year-old brother had been evacuated from their apartment at… more>

categories: undergraduate, diversity, undergraduate diversity

tags: george sanchez, hurricane sandy, incoming freshmen, luis hernandez, usc posse scholars program

Clockwise from top left: Rebecca and Andrew Alonzo, Cynthia Maxwell Dillard, Michael Fritschner, America Ferrera and David Horacio Hernandez. The Alonzos, Dillard and Hernandez photos by Pamela J. Johnson; Fritschner photo by Erica Christianson; Ferrera photo by grad images.

You Did It!

May 17, 2013

Graduated Betty Golden Globe and Emmy-winning America Ferrera stands with her mentor Steven Lamy, professor of international relations and vice dean for academic programs in USC Dornsife. Ferrera earned her… more>

categories: undergraduate, graduate, research, undergraduate research, graduate research, commencement, diversity

tags: 2013 graduate profiles, commencement

Vellore Adithi won first place in the humanities category at the 2013 Undergraduate Symposium for Scholarly and Creative Work. Adithi's research (shown on computer screen) looked at Jewish-American citizenship and ethnic expression in 20th century America in the work of comic book artist Will Eisner. Photo by Michelle Salzman.

Amazing Adventures in Undergrad Research

May 15, 2013

Vellore Adithi loves comic books. Growing up, the Missouri native remembers travelling to India during the summer to visit her family and voraciously reading Archie, Tin Tin, Asterix and Batman. Adithi, a USC Dornsife… more>

categories: undergraduate, undergraduate research, awards

tags: anthropology, humanities, linguistics, sciences, undergraduate research symposium, vellore adithi

USC valedictorian Katherine Fu (left) and salutatorians Alexander Fullman and Julia Sabo Mangione are graduates from USC Dornsife. Fu will speak before the graduating Class of 2013 on May 17. Photos by Dietmar Quistorf.

Head of the Class

May 15, 2013

Katherine Fu: The Brain of the Matter It’s said that the study of the human brain is the last frontier in science. With that in mind, Katherine Fu, the class of 2013 valedictorian, is ready to chart new… more>

categories: undergraduate, undergraduate research, diversity, undergraduate diversity

tags: alexander fullman, class of 2013, human rights, international relations, julia sabo mangione, katherine fu, neuroscience, political science, salutatorians, valedictorian

The six graduating USC Dornsife seniors were selected based on their multidisciplinary and outstanding academic achievements. Clockwise, starting from the top left: Marina Tolchinsky, Michelle Banh, Rebecca Braun, Rebecca Wertman, Travis Glynn and Scarlett Royston. Tolchinsky photo courtesy of Tolchinsky; Banh photo courtesy Banh; Braun photo by Mary Braun; Wertman photo courtesy Wertman; Glynn and Royston photos by Pamela J. Johnson.

A Big Leg Up

May 15, 2013

The USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the class of Dornsife Scholars for 2013. The six outstanding graduating USC Dornsife seniors were selected based on their academic achievements… more>

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tags: 2013 dornsife scholars, academic achievement, award, marina tolchinsky, michelle bahn, rebecca braun, rebecca wertman, scarlett royston, travis glynn

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