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USC College Magazine Spring/Summer 2009

 

 

 

Special Focus: The Economy

50 Jobs, 50 States, 50 Weeks
Facing a dismal job market unmatched since the Great Depression? Such discouragement put this alumnus on his mettle to think big. He’s giving career mobility a whole new meaning — landing jobs from California to the New York Island, from the redwood forest to the gulf stream waters.

For Sale: Toxic Assets
Going once, going twice, sold! Economist Simon Wilkie uses his expertise in game theory to devise a method for eliminating the country’s stockpile of toxic assets. This is one auction we can’t afford to miss.

Our Experts Weigh In
Caroline Betts, associate professor of economics, and Robert Dekle, professor of economics, share their insights into the nuances of the economy.

Candid on Credit
Payments, fees, interest, statements — what does it all stack up to? Kelly McNamara Corley ’82 provides a peek into the credit industry’s legal landscape.

The Heart (and Soul) of Gold
For geologist Jeffrey Wilson ’76, it takes more than just a pick and shovel to strike it rich. These days, gold exploration is as much about satellite imaging, computers, graduate degrees and, oddly enough, a good dose of international diplomacy.

Keep the Dream Alive
Jason Thomas ’94, ’00 offers his fellow Trojans a few simple but important tips to re-examine their financial goals and tactics.

 

Departments

From the Editors

A New Face for USC College Magazine

 

From the Dean

Have I Got News for You

 

Commencement 2009

Pomp and Unusual Circumstance

Yes They Did

 

Campus News & Events

The College Commons

Kirk Douglas: 91 and Still Giving

Pentecostalism's Los Angeles Roots Go Global

The Great California Shakeout

Election Reflection

Good Neighbors Campaign Reaches New Height

USC Launches Two New Bachelor of Arts Degrees

Coast Guard Approval for Connection to USC Catalina Campus

Taking a Stand for People and the Planet

It’s a Family Affair

Remarkable at Any Rate

In Perpetuity

From Russia With Love

 

In the News

 

In the Community

Author, Author!

The Power of Attorney

 

In the Spotlight

Elegant Elocution

 

In the Classroom

Can We Save Los Angeles?

 

In the Field

Beauty & Good Taste

 

In the World

Bright Minds

The Chatter of Neurons

 

Faculty Bookplate

 

Faculty Notes

 

Student Notes

 

Alumni Bookplate

 

Trojanalities

True Colors in the Autumn Years

 

In My Own Words

Couch Surfing

Departments

From the Editors

From the Dean

Commencement 2009

Campus News & Events

In the News

In the Community

In the Spotlight

In the Classroom

In the Field

In the World

Faculty Bookplate

Faculty Notes

Student Notes

Alumni Bookplate

Trojanalities

In My Own Words

Special Focus: The Economy

USC College Magazine Staff

Editor
Susan Andrews

Managing Editor & Designer
Emily Cavalcanti

Senior Writer
Pamela J. Johnson

Web Editor & Writer
Laurie Hartzell

New Media Producer
Mira Zimet

Coordinator
Letitia Franklin

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