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February 2006

Celebrating a Dynamic Partnership
Dinner honors Rabbi Lew Barth and his accomplishments as dean of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Los Angeles campus.

Preparing for a Quantum Leap in Computing
Daniel Lidar foresees a future where scientists put quantum physics to work, and he's already figuring out ways to keep quantum computing stable and safe.

Authors Examine Terrorist Trends
A USC College expert co-writes a book that combines economic methods with political analysis and reality to study the likelihood of domestic and transnational terrorism.

He Hasn't Curbed His Enthusiam
Veteran funnyman and USC College lecturer Shelley Berman, 80, can recount the history of comedy. But don’t let your cellphone go off during his performance.

Brushed by the Demon
USC College's first Ph.D. in literature and creative writing, Chris Abani, talks about the torment and grace that he has lived through.

Alzheimer's Found to be Mostly Genetic
USC College professor leads international team of researchers in largest twin study ever undertaken. Study confirms highest estimate of genetic risk.

Enormous Changes At the Last Minute
USC College's Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program offers students second chance at medical calling.

Italiano Virtuale
The Virtual Italian Experience, a new video game in development at the USC College Language Center, students take virtual trips to Italy to learn the language and the culture.