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October 12, 2005
Vol. CXI. VII, No. 36
Photo lab
receives
upgrades
After half a month of delays, students can now do color processing in the photo lab.
By CARLEY DRYDEN
Contributing Writer
After experiencing a rocky start at the beginning of this semester, the USC photography program now provides a state-of-the-art advanced lab containing upgraded equipment, leaving few students with complaints.
The Handtman advanced photography lab officially opened for classes Aug. 29 at the corner of 30th and Flower streets, after the previous advanced photography lab at the comer of Exposition Boulevard and Figueroa Street was forced to relocate because of the addition of Parking Structure 1.
Although students could begin black and white processing on Aug.
31, the color processor did not open until Sept. 16 after "unforeseen delays," said Ruth Weisberg, dean of the USC School of Fine Arts.
The delay immediately sparked complaints from students ready to begin developing photos. Instead, the photography staff gave lectures until the processor was working.
“Unfortunately and regrettably we had some delays that were unforeseen. We were concerned and worked very hard with the staff to still give the students a valuable experience,”
Weisberg said.
The new lab, which was created and built in three months, is up and running and includes six Omega D5XL black-and-white condenser enlargers, 12 Omega D5XL color dichroic enlargers and a Digital Light Supra 10 by 10 mural enlarger available for students in Photography 209b, 309, -109 and for graduate students.
‘The entire facility was moved over the summer, which is extremely quick for such a complicated and intricate task. We were able to add more color darkrooms, enlarge the mural printing facility, add faculty offices and provide large format film processing rooms which represent substantial improvements," said David Yamamoto, the arts lab director
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“Unfortunately and regrettably we had some delays that were unforeseen. We were concerned and worked very hard with the staff to still give the students a valuable experience. ”
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RUTH WEISBHRCi clean USC School of Fine Arts
Developing. Loire Tsui, an undeclared sophomore, develops prints for her Photography 209a class titled "Black and White Developing." The advanced lab was created and built in three months.
Initiative
promotes
academic
diversity
Officials hope to increase appreciation of the arts and humanities among students studying various disciplines.
By T0REY VAN OOT
Contributing Writer
University administrators recently launched the new Arts and Humanities Initiative, which is focused on giving students the opportunity to explore arts and humanities topics regardless of their major.
Possible programs include art exhibits, film festivals, music performances and humanities lectures. Events will be held on campus and in the Los Angeles area. Shuttles will transport students to theaters, performing arts centers and museums.
C.L. Max Nikias, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, said he expects the initiative will make USC a “truly universal university in the coming century."
Nikias, who announced the initiative Sept. 22, said he hopes to "use the initiative to transmit USC core values to students of all disciplines.”
He also said that he hopes the programs can help students develop an appreciation for the arts and humanities while examining how the university teaches the values on which USC is built. These values include freedom, diversity, ethical contact, team spirit, commitment to serving the community, a search for truth and entrepreneurial spirit.
“I think we are going to endeavor to make USC a cultural capital for student life in the United States,” said Executive Vice Provost Barry I see Initiative, page •
Engineering school searches for new dean for next year
The committee, which includes professors, benefactors and President Sample, can expect as many as 150 candidates.
By STEPHANIE SAMUELSON
Contributing Writer
As the USC Viterbi School of Engineering celebrates its past 100 years, the school is searching for a new dean to build its future.
Provost CL Max Nikias and Dean Brian Henderson of the USC Keck School of Medicine combined their administrative experience to lead a search committee that began a national hunt this year for a new dean of the engineering school.
‘One of the most significant appointments is that of the dean of a school.' Nikias said.
Nikias, who was dean of the engineering school for the past four years, said Henderson is co-chairing the committee with him because of his dis-
tinguished career. Nikias was named provost earlier this year, opening up the position for the school's dean.
The Keck School of Medicine and the engineering school also frequently collaborate on projects as the futures of engineering and medicinal research move closer to each other, he said.
Because USC is a large research university. it relies on its deans to actively run its schools by working with faculty, involving students, raising money and collaborating on projects with other deans.
“The Viterbi School of Engineering has been enjoying an enormous momentum. We are looking for someone to not
only continue the momentum but also to structure it,” Nikias said.
The committee — which includes professors, school benefactors and
USC President Steven B. Sample — can expect to review as many as 150 candidates because of the engineering school's growing prestige, Nikias said.
Professor Solomon Golomb, a committee member, sat on the boards that found the two previous deans for the engineering school. He said he expects the new dean will be in place by the beginning of next school year.
But the committee is still in the early stages of finding that candidate.
USC ran an advertisement in a Sunday edition of the Los Angeles Times that said an ideal applicant should have an advanced engineering degree, financial planning experience and strong communication skills.
But there is another qualification Sample said the committee should also look for.
The committee should recruit can didates that are doing very well and aie happy with their current positions because these are the people who will
have the most to offer as dean of the engineering school, Nikias said
While the committee confidentially recruits its candidates and narrows the field. Sample will have the final say on who will be the new dean.
But Nikias has outlined some rules for the committee so that all faculty, staff and student organizations can provide their input on the candidates.
Bob Calverlev. an engineering school public relations representative, said he would like to see a new dean who will continue building a faculty that does great research and great teaching because this attracts funding from the government alumni and foundations "We re in the middle of a fund raising campaign. (The school) is two-thirds of the way to its $300 million mark.” Calveriey said.
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