Family Ties
News from the USC Alumni Association
Lingual Verve to host The House of God talk
What’s New
News & Notes On All Things Trojan
HSC kicks off graduation celebration
Philanthropist Harlyne Norris receives honorary degree
In recognition of her service, generosity and guidance to USC and numerous organizations that support children, health care, medical research, education and the arts, the University has honored philanthropist and USC trustee Harlyne J. Norris as a Doctor of Humane Letters.
The Journeys to graduation
Profiles of some exceptional members of the Class of 2008.
Keck School Commencement Remarks 2008
USC Celebrates Milestone Commencement
The 125th graduating class moves forward as Disney CEO Robert A. Iger exhorts each student to ‘ride all the rides and feel everything about life.’
Commencement 2008
A list of the key stories behind this year’s graduation ceremony. To view the university’s main Commencement Web site, visit www.usc.edu/commencement
10,000 Degrees to be Awarded
President Sample to preside over the main ceremony starting at 9 a.m. Friday in Alumni Memorial Park.
2008 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
Four to Receive Honorary Degrees
Robert A. Iger, Sweet Alice Harris, Norman Lear and Harlyne J. Norris to receive highest commencement awards.
Two USC Salutatorians Named
Reed Doucette and Andrew Horning represent the Class of 2008.
Jeffrey Davenport Plays With Heart & Soul
This year’s Spirit of Troy award winner was the band’s unanimous choice.
Shy No More, Yvonne Tam Serves Others
Life at USC clicked when the senior discovered how service can mesh with public health.
Don’t Pigeonhole This Valedictorian
Fifth-year senior Julianne Yulan Gale is an actress, linguist, orator, filmmaker, computer scientist and ‘lifelong learning teacher.’
Harman Named Widney Business Professor
The university-wide appointment will allow longtime industry leader Sidney Harman to lecture at several USC schools.
From Parking Lot to Dining Spot
All Over the Map
In the old days, all you needed was a briefcase, a dark suit and a decent score on the GMAT. To earn an MBA these days � or even a bachelor’s in business � you’ll also need a passport and membership in a frequent flyer program.
Trojan Lore
USC and the Coliseum
Newsmakers
The Write Stuff
George Bekey Delivers Cal Poly Address
His mid-year commencement remarks at San Luis Obispo touch on the contrast between knowledge and wisdom.