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Developing Minds
October 1, 2008“How does it happen when you figure out what your life’s work is going to be? What are the roots to that? How do you make those choices?” Frank Manis, professor of psychology in USC College, posed these… more>
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Still Trying to Do the Right Thing
December 1, 2006Appearing at USC, filmmaker Spike Lee sharply criticized a subgenre of the hip-hop community called gangsta rap, dismissing it as culturally approved misogyny — music banned in his own home. “Any type of music… more>
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Portrait of an Activist-Academic
October 1, 2006Those familiar with Ruth “Ruthie” Wilson Gilmore’s work as an anti-prison, -racism, -sexism activist may not be surprised to learn she is the daughter and granddaughter of activists.But there are lesser-know… more>
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Promoting Peace and Primates
October 1, 2006The bell Jane Goodall rang was small but reverberated in loud, low-pitched clangs and clanks.It didn’t matter that the sound wasn’t pretty. Patched together from pieces of a bazooka anti-tank rocket launcher used… more>
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Young Men, Big Dreams
July 1, 2006Although standing in front of a chalkboard, former National Football League player Reggie Grant sounded as if posed in front of a scoreboard, issuing a command on a playing field. “To make it into the NFL, you have to… 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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A Great Filmmaker and a Complex Man
January 1, 2006USC College professors provide perspectives on Elia Kazan, known for more than his critically acclaimed films. The discussion was held at the downtown Los Angeles Public Library. By Pamela J. Johnson January 2006 Quick. Elia… more>
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Reflecting on Disaster
November 1, 2005USC professors explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in wide-ranging teach-in. By Pamela J. Johnson November 2005 During a teach-in entitled, “Learning from Katrina,” seven USC professors analyzed the… more>
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Introducing Medical Ethics
March 1, 2005Philosophy/pre-med student launches series for pre-health students By Katherine Yungmee Kim March 2005 It was a surprising standing-room only turnout at the first symposium in the College’s speaker series,… more>
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Jane Goodall Speaks at Bovard Auditorium
October 1, 2004By Katherine Yungmee KimOctober 2004Jane Goodall, the famed primatologist, delivered a speech in the Bovard Auditorium at the University of Southern California on Oct. 25. A crowd of more than 1,000, mostly students, welcomed… more>
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