JANUARY 28 • 2011 The Weekly theweekly.usc.edu PUBLISHED FOR THE USC HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS COMMUNITY VOLUME 17 • NUMBER 3 USC installs Elizabeth Garrett in key role of

By Katie Neith the provost. Because this posi- Making USC history as the tion is so complex, it requires fi rst woman named to the someone with special skill and position, Elizabeth Garrett rare talent. As members of the was installed as provost Jan. 11 Trojan family, we should feel at a Town & Gown ceremony very, very fortunate to have attended by colleagues, family Professor Elizabeth Garrett as and friends. our chief academic offi cer.” As the second-ranking In her remarks, Garrett said offi cer under the president her thoughts “build on the vi- and the chief academic offi cer sion laid out by our new presi- ‘With the rise in of the university, Garrett dent, who has challenged our oversees all USC deans and community not to rest on our life sciences and vice provosts, as well as the signifi cant past accomplish- CEO of the USC University ments, but to move forward medicine as the Hospital and USC Norris Can- vigorously to greater academic cer Hospital. excellence and expanded primary focus for “At USC, the role of chief infl uence in the world.” academic offi cer is extremely, She emphasized multi- national research, extremely important. The disciplinary research and provost is the gatekeeper of relationships as essential USC is again poised academic quality, the guardian components of progress, citing of academic values, the advo- the academic medical center to be a leader.’ cate of academic scholarship, as an example. the champion of academic “With the rise in life sci- excellence,” said USC Presi- ences and medicine as the dent C. L. Max Nikias, in his primary focus for national —USC Provost introduction of Garrett. “All research, USC is again poised of our schools, including the to be a leader. Indeed our Elizabeth Garrett medical enterprise, report to work is enhanced, because the expertise we have developed in engineering and chemistry INSIDE: is the basis for a powerful © Steve Cohn A Q+A with Elizabeth intellectual convergence with USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett speaks at her installation ceremony at Town and the work of those who study Gown on Jan. 11. Garrett on the future biology and medicine,” said of USC and the Health Garrett. Sciences Campus She continued, “The bold translational research that has for a Clinical and Translational Page 3 decision to purchase two already paid dividends. Our Science Institute depended hospitals nearly two years ago success in obtaining from the on our relationship with our has provided a foundation for NIH more than $56 million See GARRETT, page 2

Services transition to third fl oor of USC University Hospital HSC launches new web

By Tania Chatila enough the amount of time, Women’s Center in HCCII development team USC University Hospital teamwork and effort it took to later this year. is breathing new life into its make this initiative a reality. About the Sleep Center: A new web development dual reporting to Health third fl oor with the transition We are very grateful to all The transition of the current team is focusing attention Sciences PR and Market- of several clinical services into those who worked tirelessly Sleep Disorders Program into on short-term needs and a ing and to Health Sciences that space. over the last several months to a new Sleep Center is part of longer-term strategy for en- Information Technology. The transition began Jan. successfully transition these the Department of Medicine’s hanced websites that meet Schneider led the redevel- 24 with the relocation of services.” transition to a hospital-based the needs of USC patients, opment of the Keck School non-oncology obstetrics and About ob/gyn services: In program. The new center will faculty, staff, students, site last year and the cre- gynecology services from the its new location, the USC offer the same clinical ser- alumni and friends. ation of new sites for the USC Norris Comprehensive Department of Obstetrics and vices in an enhanced patient With support from Keck two USC-owned hospitals Cancer Center and Hospital Gynecology is providing the setting, said Jill Mathison, School Dean Carmen A. and the Doctors of USC, all outpatient clinic, and is fol- same services, with the excep- associate administrator of Puliafi to and hospitals since 2008. lowed by the Jan. 28 transition tion of mammography, which operations. CEO Mitch Creem, the “With the growth of our of the Sleep Disorders Pro- will continue to be provided About the Infusion Center: new team is responsible health sciences enterprise, gram from its previous home at the USC Norris Compre- The stand-alone Infusion for technical and content a single, dedicated team of in Healthcare Consultation hensive Cancer Center and Center will serve patients who planning, development, creative and technical pro- Center II (HCC II). Then, in Hospital outpatient clinic. need IV fl uids, blood platelets, oversight and management fessionals has been needed mid-February, administrators The third-fl oor space is antibiotics and other related of the primary websites to address the expanding expect to open a stand-alone newer and larger, and will help services at USC University for the Keck School, the web opportunities for Infusion Center. accommodate more patients Hospital. Currently, infusion USC University Hospital, enhanced communication, “The relocation of these and provide more fl exible patients are treated at the the USC Norris Cancer marketing and scholarly three services represents im- scheduling for this expanding Evaluation and Treatment Hospital, the Doctors of collaboration,” says Jane portant collaboration between practice, said Juanita Carrillo, Clinic (ETC), as well as in USC and related sites. Brust, associate senior vice our physicians and administra- practice manager. some inpatient units. The Bryan Schneider, for- president for Health Sci- tive staff, and is an important Hospital administrators center will have six dedicated merly director of marketing ences Public Relations and step in creating a multi-dis- say the location will be a infusion beds, freeing up in the Health Sciences PR Marketing. ciplinary clinic for outpatient temporary home, while they critical space on nursing fl oors and Marketing department, Mark Amey, chief infor- services at the USC hospitals,” and physician leaders work and in the ETC, said Annette has been named Web De- mation offi cer for Health said Chief Operating Offi cer through plans to open a Sy, associate administrator of velopment Manager, with See WEB, page 4 Scott Evans. “I can’t stress permanent, comprehensive ambulatory care. JANUARY 28 • 2011 Pharmacy students win national community service award

By Gabrielle Olya in the area surrounding the students can work together but don’t have the resources Students from the USC Health Sciences campus. to make an impact on the or the support,” he said. “We School of Pharmacy have been Students screen, counsel, vac- surrounding community, and try to motivate and inspire recognized for their dedication cinate and provide medication in the process we’re learning participants to quit smoking, to community outreach. reviews to local residents. how to improve our clinical and to see them want to The American Association “The clinic is really special and patient counseling skills.” make these changes has been of Colleges of Pharmacy pre- because it allows students to SHARE, the other project amazing.” sented the 2010-11 Student actually go in and see patients recognized in the award, offers As part of the award, Dean Community Engaged Service in a one-on-one setting,” mental health and smoking R. Pete Vanderveen will Award to students Terrance explained Patel, co-director of cessation courses to people receive $10,000 to be used to ‘We try to Yu, Phuong Ho, Jennifer Fu, pharmSC. “Students con- living in a temporary housing support program expansion. Tina Patel and Sana Vaiyani duct screenings and counsel facility on Skid Row. “SHARE “We are so proud of the motivate for their leadership and active patients on what to do to get is a unique program because work students at the School participation in the USC their health back on track.” it is very specific to the needs of Pharmacy are doing to and inspire Volunteer Outreach Initiative Vaiyani, a co-director of the of the community members,” aid our community, and we & Community Education clinic, said, “I have loved be- said Yu, who leads the project. are very honored to receive participants to (VOICE). ing a part of pharmSC because “Many people in this area such a prestigious award,” VOICE implements it’s a place where pharmacy smoke, and many want to quit Vanderveen said. quit smoking, and outreach catered to specific locations to increase access to see them want and optimize health outcomes Co-hosted by the Academic of the targeted population Medicine Career Advisement to make these groups. The goals are consis- Seminar Program, the Dean’s tent with those of the federal Translational Medicine Seminar changes has been government’s Healthy People Series on Jan. 19 featured Francine 2010, including increased R. Kaufman, Distinguished amazing.’ access to health care, diabetes Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics care, education and commu- and Communications at the nity-based programs, heart Keck School of Medicine and —Terrance Yu, disease and stroke education the USC Annenberg School for and prevention, and body fat Communications & Journalism. director of SHARE on and BMI awareness. Presenting on “Diabetes The two main components Innovation—From Academia Skid Row of VOICE are the pharmSC to Industry,” Kaufman gave Clinic and SHARE (Students an inside view of her career in Helping and Receiving Edu- diabetes, which has included cation). The pharmSC Clinic clinical care, research and industry is located at the Botica del Sol development, among many other Pharmacy in Boyle Heights, accomplishments in the field. She where there is a largely under- currently serves as chief medical served population. officer and VP of Global Clinical, PharmSC, the first student- Medical and Health Affairs at originated and student-run Medtronic in Northridge, Calif., clinic at the USC School of and also is an attending physician Pharmacy, was created to at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. make up for the lack of health

services available to people Sara Reeve

GARRETT: ‘We see the influence of transformative faculty in all parts of our university’

Continued from page 1 again referenced disciplines health policy debate, to the re- uniquely suited to excel in life Before joining the USC hospitals, our location in an in health and medicine as searchers in molecular micro- and physical sciences because faculty in 2003, Garrett was urban neighborhood with un- examples of success at USC. biology and immunology, who it allows interaction with a professor of at the derserved populations and the “We see the influence of seek a better understanding other disciplines to question, University of , where ability to bring together stellar transformative faculty in all of and treatment for viruses and hopefully strengthen, she also served as deputy faculty from eight schools and parts of our university. From such as AIDS, hepatitis C and knowledge across a range of dean for academic affairs. She Children’s Hospital.” the multi-school group in influenza,” said Garrett. subjects. has been a visiting professor In a call to recruit additional health economics, which is She added that a research “The institutional design at , the transformative faculty, she playing a role in the national university like USC is of the university ensures, Law for example, that the work School, Central European of scientists who pursue University in and The breakthroughs in stem the Interdisciplinary Center Weekly Next Issue: February 4 cell research, or a better Law School in . understanding of disease At USC, Garrett has served through epigenetics, is as interim provost and senior The Weekly is published for the faculty, staff, students, volunteers and visitors in the Univer- subjected to critical inquiry vice president. Prior to that, sity of Southern California’s Health Sciences Campus community. It is written and produced about the way these advances she served as USC vice by the Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing staff. Comments, suggestions and will change human behavior provost for academic affairs story ideas are welcome. Permission to reprint articles with attribution is freely given. and social organization, as and then vice president well as about the ethical for academic planning and Associate Senior Vice President, Health Sciences Public Relations implications of such progress,” budget. Her primary faculty and Marketing: Jane Brust Garrett explained. appointment is in the USC In an enthusiastic Gould School of Law, where Executive Director of Communications: Ina Fried endorsement of Garrett, she is the Frances R. and John Assistant Director of Publications: Sara Reeve Nikias said, “She possesses J. Duggan Professor of Law, Editor: Jon Nalick great integrity, tremendous Political Science and Public energy, impeccable character Policy. Contributors: Ryan Ball, Eva Blaauw, Tania Chatila, Carol Matthieu, Katie Neith, Gabrielle Olya, Leslie Ridgeway, Bryan Schneider, Imelda and excellent judgment. I She has joint appointments Valenzuela and Valerie Zapanta am certain that this is the with USC College and the beginning of a new age of School of Policy, Planning, Senior Vice President, University Relations: Martha Harris intellectual vitality at USC.” and Development, as well as a He added that he believes she courtesy appointment with the Phone: 323-442-2830 Fax: 323-442-2832 will be the best provost ever E-mail: [email protected] Web: theweekly.usc.edu RSS: http://www.usc.edu/hscw USC Annenberg School for to serve at USC. Communication & Journalism. Provost Garrett sees health sciences as key to USC’s future

Editor’s Note: Provost and administrator in the Provost’s with all of our programs that Senior Vice President for Aca- offi ce so that he and I have an have moved into this realm demic Affairs Elizabeth Garrett excellent working relation- is to ensure that we deliver was offi cially installed in her ship. One reason I was excited the same rigorous, excellent new position on Jan. 11. The to be chosen for the position is education in new formats. Weekly recently sat down with that I believe that the Presi- When you talk to people her for a conversation refl ecting dent has the right vision for who teach through online or on the roles of the Health Sciences this university at this time—a hybrid technologies, they’ll Campus and the Provost in the vision that is at all times tell you that it makes them University’s future. committed to academic excel- think rigorously about the Q: What is the role of the lence, a vision that acknowl- process of teaching that has provost at USC? edges that we are working in almost become second nature A: The provost is the a global environment, a vision to many of them. You have chief academic offi cer. The that is integrative and bold. to break down what you’re main job of the provost is to Q: What role does the doing and think about how create an environment where Health Sciences Campus play you can accomplish it in a students, faculty and staff in the aspiration of the Univer- world where you may not have

fl ourish; where students can sity of Southern California to © Steve Cohn the immediacy of the one-to- learn to be creative and critical be among the undisputed elite USC President C. L. Max NIkias (right) presents Provost Elizabeth Garrett with a one interaction or you don’t thinkers ready to deal with universities in the country? gift at her Jan. 11 installation ceremony. have the physicality of the the uncertainties of the future A: In the 21st century, classroom experience. I think and to take their positions as the bulk of research dollars that may actually improve our leaders in their professions; will go to research in the College of Letters, Arts and program between the College teaching overall. where faculty can provide life sciences—in medicine, Sciences that ours has—is for and the Keck School of Another area where I think students those tools through biotechnology, bioinformatics, researchers to come together Medicine for undergraduate technology may play a role is their teaching and mentoring bioengineering, biology—and to get a handle on the most pre-med, which has just been continuing education. I know and also produce the very best the work that our researchers pressing problems of our time: revamped. And the Institute all the schools are increasingly research and creative work. do at the Health Sciences whether that is trying to cure for Global Health involves focusing on how they can What faculty are always trying Campus lies at the heart of cancer, delivering drugs in faculty from a number of provide support to their to do in whatever role they that research mission. Any a more effective way, fi gur- schools on both campuses faculty and academic leaders play—whether it’s teaching in great university has to have ing out how to make health and some of our very best who want to experiment with the classroom, working in the an excellent health sciences care available to all people students. these new formats in a way lab, writing articles, working research portfolio, focused not regardless of their economic Q: What do you see as that stays true to our values of with students in extracur- just on the basic sciences, but well-being, or taking what we the role for the Internet in academic excellence. ricular activities—is to move also on translational research. learn here into other areas of educational programs or in Q: I understand that you society forward. The provost is We really have to be able to the world. continuing education for the have offi ces on both the Health responsible for creating an en- take the discoveries that our Q: What are some examples health sciences? Sciences and University Park vironment for that endeavor. scientists make in the labora- of collaborations that already A: First, I think all of us campuses—how do you sched- Just as important is creat- tory and bring them to the exist? who teach need to think ule your time? ing an environment where bedside of our patients. A A: The School of Pharmacy about how to effectively use A: I try to be on the Health staff can fl ourish. None of university like the University has collaborated with the new technologies to better Sciences Campus at least us could do the work that of Southern California needs School of Policy, Planning and articulate the concepts that one day a week, because the we do without the support not only the great basic sci- Development to create the we’re helping our students hospitals CEO, the dean of of terrifi c professional and ence research capacity that Schaeffer Center for Health understand. You can use the medical school, the dean administrative staff. Consider, we’ve developed, but we also Policy and Economics, which some of that technology in of the pharmacy school and for example, the way the need the ability to produce is now one of the leading cen- a residential setting to help the dean of the dentistry campuses look. We’re working translational work. Owning ters for research in compara- students learn in different school all report directly to on campus beautifi cation at our own hospitals and having tive effectiveness in health ways or help them collaborate me. My interest in the Health the Health Sciences Campus robust clinical practices allows economics in the country. in new ways. For example, Sciences Campus is avid, because we do our work bet- for such connections between We have terrifi c work being one can use avatars to help and I feel it’s very important ter in an environment that’s basic science and translational done now in the stem cell area train health professionals to for there to be a concrete conducive to collaboration and work. through the Eli and Edythe ask the right questions, to demonstration that I’m the moving forward in our teach- Q: What do you see as the Broad Center for Regenera- diagnose disorders, before provost of all of our campuses. ing and research missions. major priority for the Health tive Medicine and Stem Cell they perform similar activities Because of my Other staff make it possible Sciences Campus? Research on the Health with real people. responsibilities, there are for our students to get the A: One of the advantages Sciences Campus but involv- We also are developing inevitably meetings about fi nancial aid that they need or the Health Sciences Campus ing a number of our leading degree-granting programs the hospital or the clinical to register for classes. The pro- has is being aligned with the researchers at Children’s that are offered largely online. practices or the research or vost is responsible for creating great schools at the University Hospital. Similarly, the group The School of Pharmacy has the educational mission of an environment where the Park Campus, so I think one at the Zilkha Neurogenetic been a real leader in the use one of the schools that is staff are able to provide their thing that we need to do is to Institute is working with Chil- of these techniques in some located at the Health Sciences contributions to our academic increase interschool and inter- dren’s Hospital researchers, of their programs, such as in Campus. So I usually take mission. disciplinary collaborations. who are of course our own the pharmaceutical economics advantage of those meetings Of course, I’m extremely What a university environ- faculty, as well as with faculty and regulatory sciences area. to extend the time I stay fortunate that I worked with ment allows—particularly a on University Park Campus. I think there are additional there and meet with some of President Nikias over the past university environment with There’s tremendous possibilities on the Health our great researchers or other fi ve years and most of that the kind of rigorous profes- collaboration also in education. Sciences Campus. faculty located on the Health time as the second-ranking sional schools and vibrant For example, there’s a joint What we’ve been able to do Sciences Campus.

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A Jan. 13 San Gabriel Valley Tribune article possible, there’s a good chance it will come back, A Jan. 24 story in the San Gabriel Valley quoted Heinz-Josef Lenz about the risk factors Lenz said. Tribune quoted Paula Cannon talking about a City for pancreatic cancer. Lenz said sometimes the only But there’s good news on the research front, he of Hope study on genetic therapies for HIV. alert that a patient has pancreatic cancer is after the added. A vaccine is being tested to keep pancreatic “What they’ve developed is a two-part warhead, tumors have invaded neighboring structures. This cancer from returning after it has been removed. and either part works very well,” said Cannon. migration outside the pancreas can cause pain or “What I like about it is the fact that this isn’t just other symptoms, which prompts the patient to seek A Jan. 18 CNN International broadcast featured something that happened overnight. [The City of medical help. Henri Ford in Haiti discussing the situation there Hope team] has been working on strategies to Because of the location of the pancreas, this form one year after the devastating earthquake struck stop HIV replicating using these very cutting-edge of cancer can quickly go from being operable to the island. The story also was covered by the Los technologies based on RNA.” inoperable. And even when surgical removal is still Angeles Times, KNBC and Beverly Hills Courier. JANUARY 28 • 2011

WEB: New team consolidates, expands services Calendar of Events Continued from page 1 Sciences Information Technol- This Calendar of events is also online at ogy, agrees: “The vision is for www.usc.edu/hsccalendar for the Health our websites to go far beyond Sciences Campus community providing information. We want to promote more interac- Tuesday, Feb. 1 tion between our faculty, staff, students and various constitu- Noon. Psychiatry Grand Rounds. “Using Physical Restraints ents.” in Psychiatric Settings,” John Jimenez, USC. ZNI 112. Info: (323) 442-4065 Web Development team priorities for the six months Noon. ZNI Seminar. “Regulation of Neural Development of remaining in this fiscal year Dentate Neurons by DISC 1 Signaling,” Ju Young Kim, Johns include: Hopkins. ZNI 112. Info: (323) 442-2144 • Completion of Phase II of the Keck School website Thursday, Feb. 3 re-development project. This includes integration of clinical Noon. ZNI Seminar. “Targeting Adult Neurogenesis to Modu- late Hippocampal Functions in Cognition and Mood,” Amar division pages and most portals for physicians, patients chairs, physician leaders, hos- Sahay, . ZNI 112. Info: (323) 442-2144 research institute sites into and employees. pital administrators and web the new website to strengthen • Training for Health Sci- support staff from around the Noon. Cellular Homeostasis Lecture Series. “Circadian Con- brand identity, along with ences personnel designated Health Sciences Campus in trol of Behavior and Physiology in Mammals,” Satchin Panda, enhancements to site content, “web liaisons” for their units. the coming weeks to discuss UC San Diego. Info: (323) 442-3121 functionality and navigation. The Web Development their web needs and how the Monday, Feb. 7 • Develop and begin manager and members of the team can best work collabora- implementation of a plan to team will be meeting with tively to address those needs 4 p.m.–7 p.m. “Cranioklepty: Grave Robbing and the Search move the four key Health Keck School department going forward. for Genius,” Collin Dickey, author. Following a talk with Sciences websites—for Colin Dickey, USC Norris Medical Library will display its rare the Doctors of USC, the Pharmacy student Bahar Yaghoubian, 25 historical works on phrenology and anatomy. NML West Con- Keck School and the two ference Room. Info: (323) 442-1130 hospitals—into a single Bahar Yaghoubian, a member of the School of Pharmacy Class of

content management system 2011, died on Jan. 9 as a result of injuries sustained in an automo- Tuesday, Feb. 8 for increased efficiency bile accident. She was 25. 5 p.m. Global Health Lecture. “Combustion Particles and in making updates and Bahar was an exemplary student who Global Health: Cooking, Smoking and Climate,” Kirk Smith, functional improvements. had achieved an excellent record at the UC Berkeley. NRT Aresty Aud. Info: (323) 865-0419 • Collaboration with PR School of Pharmacy and was slated to and Marketing staff on graduate in May 2011. Wednesday, Feb. 9 timely updates to clinical At the School of Pharmacy, Bahar sites offering information served as the director of communica- 5 p.m. “Vitamin D and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk and Prognosis,” James Cerhan, Mayo Clinic. NOR 4444. Info: about priority service lines tions of the USC student chapter of the (323) 865-3950 and implementation of a National Community Pharmacists As- digital media strategy that sociation. She was also an active member Thursday, Feb. 10 will promote key service of Skull and Mortar, the honorary service lines among consumers organization at the school. Additionally, Noon. Cellular Homeostasis Lecture Series. “The Functional through digital ads and search she was a member of Phi Delta Chi, the and Proliferative Capabilities of Hepatocytes Derived from engine optimization leading national pharmacy fraternity. Bahar Yaghoubian Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells,” Holger Willenbring, UC San Francisco. MCH 156. Info: (323) 442-3121 consumers to our websites. During this academic year, Bahar had • For stronger promotion been pursuing various rotations as part of Tuesday, Feb. 15 and protection of the USC her final year of pharmacy school training. She aspired to ultimately brand, the development of serve as a community pharmacist and to own her pharmacy. 10:30 a.m. USC Hospital Guild Women’s Health Focus. “How to a schedule of integration for Bahar is survived by her parents, Fariba and Behzad Yaghoubian Look as Young as You Feel,” Regina Baker and Kristy Morrell, all USC consumer-focused and sister, Shadi, currently a medical student. USC. Wilshire Country Club, Los Angeles. $65. Info: (323) healthcare-related websites 254-0600 currently functioning outside the official, health sciences USC Health Sciences Thursday, Feb. 17 Public Relations and Marketing Non-Profit Organization sites (Keck School, USC- 1975 Zonal Ave. KAM 400 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Los Angeles, CA 90033 University of Southern California Noon. Cellular Homeostasis Lecture Series. “ The Functional owned hospitals, Doctors of Relevance of Stem Cells in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma,” USC). Zeshaan Rasheed, Johns Hopkins. MCH 156. Info: (323) • Assembly of a web gov- 442-3121 erning body of health sciences leaders to facilitate policy Friday, Feb. 18 decisions related to health 11:30 a.m. Physical Sciences in Oncology Center Seminar. sciences web properties and “Reducing Time-To-Action in Clinical Genomics Studies by priorities. Using an Integrated Strategy of Epigenetics, Transcriptom- • Development of a long- ics and Computational Biology,” Simon Lin, Northwestern term web strategy for the University. CSC 240. Info: (323) 442-2596 Health Sciences sites in order to maximize their usefulness Noon. Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar. “Peptide and Non-Peptide Interactions at the Human 5HT1a to internal and external Receptor,” Keith Parker, University of Montana. PSC 104. audiences, including patients Info: (323) 442-1362 and donors. • Development of a Thursday, Feb. 24 preliminary plan for creating a new Intranet site to serve the Noon. Cellular Homeostasis Lecture Series. “Translating Basic information needs of Health Studies of Embryonic Development into Generating Pan- creatic and intestinal Tissue from Stem Cells,” James Wells, Sciences faculty, staff and University of Cincinnati. MCH 156. Info: (323) 442-3121 students in all units. • Development of web Notice: Deadline for calendar submission is 4 p.m. Mon- day to be considered for that week’s issue—although three weeks’ advance notice of events is recommended. Please note that timely submission does not guarantee an item will In case of an emergency... be printed. Send calendar items to The Weekly, KAM 400 or fax to (323) 442-2832, or e-mail to [email protected]. Call the Emergency Information Phone: 213-740-9233 The emergency telephone system can handle Entries must include day, date, time, title of talk, first and last 1,400 simultaneous calls. It also has a backup system on the East Coast. name of speaker, affiliation of speaker, location, and a phone number for information. Visit the USC Web: http://emergency.usc.edu This page will be activated in case of an emergency. Backup Web servers on the East Coast will function if the USC servers are incapacitated.