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Find a note: Class Year: All Class Years 0 All 1930s 1939 All 1940s 1949 All 1950s 1950 1953 1956 1958 1959 All 1960s 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1968 1969 All 1970s 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 All 1980s 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 All 1990s 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 All 2000s 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Class Notes: All Types Births & Adoptions Career News Catching Up Educational News In Memoriam Marriages & Commitments Order by: Recently Added   Last Name   Class Year   Displaying page 1 of 5 for  97 total matches found. RICHARD PIPKINS (1982) RICHARD PIPKINS (1982) writes, "RICHARD LLOYD PIPKINS, USC, J.D., ‘82 is a recognized national expert in the protection of intellectual property, compliance with state and federal regulatory law related to information technology, as well as computer network design and network security. Richard's law practice has included work on the massive MGM and Las Vegas Hilton fire cases, service as a Deputy District Attorney, and work as a senior associate with a 250+ attorney southern California-based national law firm. In 1989 Richard returned to academia as a post-graduate student at Harvard Business School, which reignited his love for computer science, and led to his obtaining over a dozen certifications in computer science, including Microsoft's highest certification, the "MCSE" or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credential. Richard's expertise in computer science has been recognized nationally and internationally, including his selection as a "Senior Member" of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, an honor bestowed upon less than seven percent (7%) of the 350,000 members of IEEE. In 2006 he received the highest possible certification in Information Security, the “CISSP” or Certified Information Systems Security Professional credential, an honor which was renewed in 2009. As such, Richard is the only person in the nation to hold this unique set of professional credentials. "   Submitted on Oct 9 2009 HARLAN WILLIAMS (1958) HARLAN WILLIAMS (1958) writes, "Retired in Huntington Beach. Indoor volleyball in Anaheim, Fullerton Community Band / trumpet. Attending home games and active with Kappa Sigma Alumni."   Submitted on Sep 9 2009 BENJAMIN PAUL (2008) BENJAMIN PAUL (2008) writes, "Fellow alumni, I wanted to let you know that I'm starting an organization called CommuniTeach that makes it easy for community members to learn from each other for free. We're in a competition for $10K in launch funds, and are close to winning. Would you please vote for us to win!? http://www.ideablob.com/ideas/6091-CommuniTeach-learning-platform Your vote will help us secure the funds we need to help Trojans teach and learn for free from one another. For more encouragement, check out this funny vid about how CommuniTeach helped a super awkward man become a swinging stud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV0pgGydlek The competition ends Monday, so please please pretty please vote now and post on Facebook so others will, too. Please, please, pleaseeee. Thanks! Ben"   Submitted on Aug 29 2009 David Hansen (1985) David Hansen (1985) writes, "Currently the Deputy Program Manager for the Joint MRAP Vehicle Program"   Submitted on Aug 15 2009 JAMES TOMKOVICZ (1973) JAMES TOMKOVICZ (1973) writes, "Jim Tomkovicz is delighted that his two daughters, Vivian and Michelle, will both become part of the Trojan family this year. Vivian will be a Junior and Michelle will be a Freshman. Fight On!"   Submitted on Aug 8 2009 GEORGE HALOULAKOS (1981) GEORGE HALOULAKOS (1981) writes, "George Haloulakos [BS in 1979 and MBA in 1981) is a member of the ordained clergy in the Orthodox Church in America with the rank/title of Rev. Protodeacon. He is a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), owner & operator of Spartan Research and Consulting, Inc., an award-winning, independent university instructor and a published author. His book is titled "Dollars and Sense: A Workbook on the ABCs of Investments" [available from University Book Store 425-462-4500 and www.ubookstore.com]. George and his wife, Sharon, have just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. "   Submitted on May 19 2009 William Mead (1953) William Mead (1953) writes, "Please visit my website... http://www.mead-page.com    Submitted on May 17 2009 Frederick Williams (1979) Frederick Williams (1979) writes, "Fred Williams Jr. Class of 1979 AB Oh well--better late than never??? OK - Carreer in Insurance (CPCU, Broker, etc) Several Carriers, most recent 20 years this July 2009, CV Starr & Co. San Fransisco, CA. (AVP) Married to Angela (also in insurance - go figure!), Kids: Randall age 10 and Adam age 7. Dad was founding Dean at Annenberg School - he's 76 and a little frail, retired UT Austin. Mom (USC Library Science) also retired. Sister Mary class' 81 -kids Kate & Erick GO USC!"   Submitted on Mar 6 2009 GEORGETTE (Derderian) COOPER (1976) GEORGETTE (Derderian) COOPER (1976) writes, "For the last three years I have been involved with USC and enjoyed reconnecting with old friends. I am currently the IFPC (Interfraternity Parents Council President) and hope all of you who have son's join us for our meetings. Our next meeting is March 26th at the Alpha Phi. Our last meeting, Jan 22, President Sample was our guest speaker. This was a wonderful meeting. Our meetings are very informative and a great way to reconnect with old friends. Please join us if you have a son at USC in the Greek Community. "   Submitted on Feb 8 2009 Yawar Afridi (1984) Yawar Afridi (1984) writes, "I am married with two boys Musa (19) and haroon (16). My wife Tahira and I live in Islamabad. I am working as Head Of Retail Banking Khuhhali Bank Limited, the largest Microfinance Bank in Pakistan. I love my job and it keeps me very busy. "   Submitted on Jan 18 2009 ANN DINNER GROSS (2001) ANN DINNER GROSS (2001) writes, "I have been out of the Trojan loop for far too long...in the Gero world (I am MA, Gerontology, 01), I wrote a column called "A Daughter's Journal," chronicling my mother's illness and death in the nursing home and health care system (see: http://www.anndgross.net ); I also worked with Bruce Vladeck (former HCFA Administrator under Pres Clinton) at Mount Sinai School of Medicine as his Director of Communications; teamed up with a Harvard MBA (MBA, '00) to create a book proposal on a brilliant caregiving system she came up with, but the publishing market is shrinking (has anyone noticed times have been a bit "challenging" or is it just me -- I'm kidding of course); also I design and make jewelry (see: http://www.anniesearrings.com) and am working with Commonwealth Care Alliance in MA (see http://www.commonwealthcare.org) helping them codify how they deliver primary care (Nurse Practitioner-centered model) at each of their 7 sites in MA. And looking forward to a good, sweet year, beginning with renewal for all of us on January 20th."   Submitted on Jan 9 2009 PHILIP MENDEZ (1986) PHILIP MENDEZ (1986) writes, "Phil Mendez is currently living in Charlotte NC since 1998 with his wife Donna and son Michael (14). His wife is a teacher and a graduate of the other USC (South Carolina). Phil has been a pilot with American Airline's since 1998 and is based out of New York flying MD80s. He is also a Navy Commander in the reserves and has been recently activated to serve a tour in Washington DC with a follow-on assignment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. If you plan to be in the area contact him at pmendez@carolina.rr.com"   Submitted on Dec 18 2008 NORMAN ("DON") HARMON, USAF (RET) (1968) NORMAN ("DON") HARMON (1968) writes, "I was an AFROTC grad in 1968, BA in international relations and stayed another year to get my MA in 1969. I then served a career in the Air Force, including 13 mo. service in Vietnam, 4 years in NATO, 4 years teaching at the Air Force Academy and other assignments. I retired while assigned to NASA at Kennedy Space Center, FL. I now work as an aviation consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. in No. VA. For now, I work at the US Coast Guard HQs in Washington, DC. I hope to retire in about a year - economy permitting - to New Bern, NC, where I am building a home. I am married with 3 children. My kids got sick of hearing about USC football, so they went to Michigan, Florida and Florida State. Could be worse. Could have been UCLA or Notre Dame!"   Submitted on Dec 17 2008 OLIVIA CHEN (2006) OLIVIA CHEN (2006) writes, "Completed a two year contract with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme in the prefecture of Yamanashi. In August, started my M.Ed. Program in Post-secondary Administration and Student Affairs at the Rossier School of Education at USC. "   Submitted on Dec 11 2008 PERVEZ MALIK (1963) PERVEZ MALIK (1963) writes, "Mr. Pervez Malik M.A cinema USC(class of 1963) the legendry filmmaker from pakistan has passed away on the 18th of november 2008...leaving behind his legacy in the shape of both his sons (Imran Malik and Irfan Malik) both producers and directors of feature films and tv productions. May god rest his soul in peace. Irfan Malik s/o Pervez Malik +92-300-5011999"   Submitted on Nov 20 2008 MARVIN NOVAK (1963) Marvin Novak (1963) writes, "Assigned as the NASA Johnson Space Center contractor Director of Operations and Test Integration Engineering for the Constellation project which is to send the next manned mission to the Moon and Mars. Sailing my Morgan 44 'Destiny' cruised the Gulf of Mexico coast from the Mexican border to Key West. Previous boat 'Harmony' was cruised from Los Angeles to Houston and on to all the American and British Virgin Islands. "   Submitted on Sep 27 2008 Terry Wimmer (1977) Terrance Wimmer (1977) writes, "Hello to any long lost haunts out there. I currently live in Santa Paula and work in Santa Barbara. I worked in the film business for 23 years after graduation but have since started my own web & graphic design company www.pointadesign.com. I'm also the Webmaster for the UC Santa Barbara alumni association. Go figure? I was thrilled that my old classmate, Robert Elswitt won the Academy Award for Director of Photography on "No Country for Old Men." I hope many of my other classmates have met with similar sucess."   Submitted on Aug 26 2008 DONA (BAIER) UHRIG (1976) DONA (BAIER) UHRIG (1976) writes, "Hi all! I'm now living in Valencia, CA with my two teens. One, of which, wants to go to SC! I'm back in the textbook industry and loving it! Just wanted to tell everyone hi. Anyone out there from AFROTC or Annenburg, write! btmebrns@yahoo.com"   Submitted on Aug 22 2008 ABEL SUN (2008) Abel Sun (2008) writes, "I just recently graduated from USC with an MPA degree in May. Throughout the summer, I did some traveling through Europe (England, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland) and through Asia (China, Taiwan, and Indonesia). In September, I will be starting my new job as a Consultant with Deloitte Consulting in Sacramento. My job will primarily focus on the public sector and more specifically, human capital issues."   Submitted on Aug 14 2008 STUART FRIEDMAN (1959) STUART FRIEDMAN (1959) writes, "Chairman of the Board. Bachanalia Festival Orchestra, New York CIty."   Submitted on Aug 8 2008