Shirley Shin
Stories by Shirley Shin:
Good Neighbors Campaign sets $1.6 million fundraising goal
A fifth-grade homework assignment at 28th Street School dramatically changed Jonathan Ruiz’s life.
GNC Leadership Circle dinner focuses on community
“Not having someone to turn to about academic questions was a struggle during my early educational career and meant that I had a lot of work to do on my own,” said Esther Mojica ’12, a first-generation college graduate.
Move-in Day brings excitement, with a side of anxiety
USC’s annual Move-in Day brought smiles, tears and everything in between, as the incoming class of freshmen left the proverbial nest to settle into what will be their new homes for the coming year.
Aiming for the gold
Continuing USC’s long tradition of nurturing successful Olympic athletes, more than 40 members of the Trojan Family are headed to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London this month.
USC lauded for innovative faculty retirement practices
USC has won an Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Retirement Transitions, the American Council on Education announced in Washington, D.C.
Book Drive 2012 goes into overdrive
The number of attendees at the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books wasn’t the only thing that broke records that weekend. USC’s annual book drive brought in a staggering 8,000 books, more than double last year’s donations.
USC Roski exhibition spotlights talented undergrads
In conjunction with the Festival of Books, USC will host another celebration of the arts this weekend – the opening of The One and the Many, the 2012 edition of the USC Roski School of Fine Arts Annual Undergraduate Exhibition.
Festival of Books to open second chapter at USC
Bibliophiles throughout the Southland once again will converge on the University Park campus for the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. On April 21-22, the nation’s largest public literary festival will kick off for the second year at USC.
Pinchas Cohen named dean of USC Davis School of Gerontology
Pinchas Cohen, a preeminent researcher and leader in the field of gerontology, has been named dean of the USC Davis School of Gerontology, effective Aug. 1.
In memoriam: Kenneth M. Price, 77
Kenneth Martin Price ’57, professor emeritus of fine arts at the USC Roski School of Fine Arts and a pioneer in the field of ceramics, has died. He was 77.
USC Introduces New Graphic Identity
USC has launched a new graphic identity that will provide a strong, consistent look across a range of media and materials produced by members of the campus community.
Moshe Lazar Leaves His Bookmark on USC
Moshe Lazar has a penchant for literature, an affinity evident in the sheer volume of books that comprise his personal library. As much as he prizes his carefully assembled collection, he also has a penchant for philanthropy and has been continually sharing his printed wealth with others.
Appetite for Life
Craig Western is a foodie who appreciates both quality and quantity. Case in point was his visit to El Tepeyac Café in Boyle Heights.
A Golden Jubilee to Remember
Redefining the phrase “ladies who lunch,” members of the Trojan Guild of Los Angeles (TGLA) recently convened for charity and reminiscing in downtown Los Angeles’ California Club to commemorate 50 years of service to USC.
A New Campus Clubhouse
Situated between Town & Gown and Popovich Hall, the University Club has been a steady presence in its mid-century modern facility for the last 50 years. But in early 2012, the club will be moving to a new home in Stoops Hall, the historic brick structure at the northeast corner of Trousdale Parkway and West 34th Street.
USC Fisher Museum Expands Latin-American Collection
The USC Fisher Museum of Art recently received 21 artworks as part of a Gift of the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. James L. Sheehy, enthusiastic supporters of the museum.
Lighting the Way
At first glance, the project almost looks like a small-scale playground. One of the structures resembles a jungle gym. The other looks like a cross between an igloo and an inflatable jumper.
All the Ingredients for a Cool Career
Todd Koenigsberg, head chef of Moreton Fig, USC’s new full-service restaurant in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center, is an advocate of simplicity.
Jumping Right Into the Fire
After only two weeks on his job, chef Eric Ernest was able to add some bullet points to his résumé.
Ready for This Week’s Great ShakeOut?
A handful of temblors have shaken California in recent months, and many worry that the long-anticipated “big one” in California may just be around the corner.
If at First You Don’t Shake …
A few months ago, USC sophomore Maria Stan experienced her first earthquake. She was in her dorm room when she began to feel light-headed.
Practice Makes Perfect
One look around Carmen Frierson’s office, and it’s obvious that she takes her role seriously as emergency preparedness coordinator of facilities for the USC School of Social Work.
20 Days Until the Great ShakeOut
A handful of temblors have shaken California in recent months, and many worry that the long-anticipated “big one” in California may just be around the corner.
Memorable Lessons From Haiti
On Jan. 12, Haiti was struck with a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Two strong aftershocks followed. Phone lines went dead, buildings collapsed and millions of Haitians were left dead, injured or homeless. It was the worst earthquake the country had seen in 200 years, and the people of Haiti were not prepared.