Winter 2011

Winter 2011

Features

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We Are Addicts

Across USC, researchers are probing the mysteries of addiction, constructing a nuanced framework that challenges long-held conventional wisdom.

Counselors and campers discuss the upcoming evening bonfire while reflecting on their experiences at Troy Camp.

For the Love of Troy Camp

The summer camp Otis Healy started 62 years ago is still going strong, bringing friendship, adventure and personal growth to inner-city kids and the USC student volunteers who watch over them.

Surachart Ratchajanda comes from a small town three hours northeast of Bangkok, Thailand.

Gained in Translation

For the 800 'internationals' who pass through USC's Language Academy each year, intensive English study opens eyes, ears, mouths and minds.

Trojan Beat

Illustration by Hadley Hooper

Why We Wolf Down Junk

Habit makes bad food too easy to swallow.

Legendary filmmaker John Waters, left, with longtime friend James Egan of the USC School of Cinematic Arts at a sold-out Visions and Voices event launching <em>John Waters: Interviews</em>, which Egan edited. Photo by Matthew Wunderlich

Divine Trash

USC's James Egan compiles the first collection of John Waters interviews.

Environmental studies major Christine Sur went diving in Guam and Palau. Photo by Gerry Smith

Science Abroad

Study abroad is increasingly popular – and doable – with science, technology, engineering and math majors.

USC Doctors

After losing most of the mobility in his hips, Chuck Lerette turned to USC’s Joint Replacement Program for help. Hip resurfacing gave Lerette enough freedom of movement to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game in July. Photo by Steve Cohn

Freedom of Movement

USC surgeons help hip replacement patient Chuck Lerette return to an active lifestyle.

Support Report

The university celebration concludes with the entrance of the USC Trojan Marching Band and Song Girls. Photo by Steve Cohn

USC Celebrates Historic Campaign Launch

Amid a festive atmosphere, the university kicks off its $6 billion fundraising drive.

Family Ties

USC Alumni Club of Northern Nevada. Photo by Pete Quenzer

First Impressions

For freshmen about to enter USC, SCend Offs help ease the transition from high school to college.

From left, Lisa Barkett ’81, Linda Ball ’83, Kathleen Campos ’83, Stephanie Farmer MHA ’95, George Stoneman MD ’65, Alan Berlin ’57, Lisa Malec ’77, Sean Kearns ’97 and Scott Mory. Photo by Dan Avila

Honoring Those Who Give Back

2011 Volunteer Recognition Dinner lauds dedicated Trojans.

USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association's Orange County Committee members at its inaugural event. Among the participants are committee chair Wesley Mizutani ’77 (front right, in cardinal shirt and cap) and APAA president Rod Nakamoto ’83, MBA ’94 (back row, second from right). Photo by Janelle Quock

Alumni SCene

From O.C. to D.C. and beyond

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