Steeped in tragedy, Robert Frost’s poetry maintains a lasting appeal

Frost’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection New Hampshire celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and scholars say we may be remembering the poet all wrong.

Dec 05

Amerikatsi Screening and Rare Discussion at USC

7:00 pm – 7:00 pm SCA 108 A special theatrical screening and rare analysis of Amerikatsi — Armenia’s official Oscar submission for Best International Film. Amerikatsi tells the story of Charlie, an Armenian-American who moves to Soviet Armenia in 1948 in hopes of finding a connection to his roots but is unjustly imprisoned.
Health

Missed diagnosis: The hidden crisis of mild cognitive impairment in America

Two new USC Dornsife studies suggest that of the 8 million Americans who have MCI, more than 90% don’t know it — an especially worrisome finding since early diagnosis is key to delaying onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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USC Dornsife Magazine

The Energy Issue

As we face the challenges of climate change, the energy choices we make now have never been more crucial. In this issue of USC Dornsife Magazine, we look at energy through the diverse lenses of our scholars’ research — from finding nature-inspired solutions to meet our future energy needs to weighing the pros and cons of nuclear power. We report how ancient technology is shaping advances in cooling technology, we explore natural and esoteric energy, and we delve into the unique demands of our own “body electric.”

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    Blackfish director Gabriela Cowperthwaite is still engaged in “good trouble”

    A middle-aged to elderly woman wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt sits at a table using a calculator and looking through papers and receipts

    There’s a financial literacy gender gap − and older women are eager for education that meets their needs

    Black-and-white photo of U.S. President Harry Truman receiving a gift from Israel Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and Israel Ambassador Abba Eban.

    A brief history of the US-Israel ‘special relationship’ shows how connections have shifted since long before the 1948 founding of the Jewish state

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    No one could anticipate the impact of “Blackfish” when it premiered ten years ago, uncovering the plight of orcas living in captivity. It sparked outrage that led to more legal protections for marine mammals in the U.S.

    Today, filmmaker and USC Dornsife alumna @gabriela.cowperthwaite reflects on the journey and shares how her approach to documentary filmmaking can help rectify injustices.

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    We’re thankful when our alumni are recognized!

    Neil Siegel became the fourth Trojan to receive the nation’s highest recognition of technological achievement, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

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    Joanna Maniti took a USC Dornsife class called “Doing Good: How to Start and Run a Successful Nonprofit Organization.” Then, she opened an orphanage in the Philippines.

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    Learn to Camp Outdoors with USC Alumna’s App

    An app created by a USC Dornsife alumna gives beginners tips and tricks to camp outdoors. Fridie Outdoors is a know-how resource that teaches campers the basics: how to set-up a tent, how to build a campfire, how to get clean water, how to bathe when camping and more.

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    Learn to Camp Outdoors with USC Alumna’s App

    Learn to Camp Outdoors with USC Alumna’s App

    An app created by a USC Dornsife alumna gives beginners tips and tricks to camp outdoors. Fridie Outdoors is a know-how resource that teaches campers the basics: how to set-up a tent, how to build a campfire, how to get clean water, how to bathe when camping and more.

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