Giving

Leaders in giving

Published on February 19, 2014

USC Rossier Master’s Student Admitted Dinner

USC Rossier recognizes our leadership level donors in The Academy, the school’s leadership giving society. Its members, who give $500 or more annually to support the school, demonstrate incredible leadership and vision through their generous support.

Thank you to our newest members this fiscal year:

Dana Ashton ’80 and Katherine F. Ashton
William H. Aston MS ’56
Bobby J. Avant ’62, MS ’63 and Deanna Avant
Carlton W. Blanton EdD ’87 and Eloise M. Blanton ’64 *
Genaro Carapia MS ’84 and Lai Tan Carapia
Kay L. Cooper ’59 and Wilfred N. Cooper
Robert J. Cornelius PhD ’79
Matthew DeGrushe ME ’04
Noemi B. Donoso PhD ’08
Amy K. Dundon-Berchtold '72 *
Alysia Ekizian ’89 and Gregory H. Ekizian
Robert E. Ferris EdD ’65 and Pauline Ferris PhD ’79
Martin P. Galindo ’79
Stephen A. Goldstone EdD ’77 and Linda J. Goldstone
Masae Gotanda PhD ’77
Diana E. Hernandez
Kent M. Keith EdD ’96 and Elizabeth M. Keith
Carolyn H. Kekai MS ’76
Lauren N. Keyes ME ’09
Louis A. Pappas EdD ’91 and Leslie A. Pappas
Annette M. Symons ’76, MS ’80

* A special thank you to our new Dean’s Laureate Circle members this fiscal year.

List includes new members as of January 17, 2014.
USC Rossier’s fiscal year runs July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014.

Academy Celebration

All members receive special recognition at our annual Academy celebration:

Leaders in Giving
March 29, 2014
University Park Campus
Davidson Conference Center | Vineyard Room

To RSVP, or to join The Academy, please contact Diana Hernandez, Director of Development, at dehernan@usc.edu or 213.740.3499. For information on membership benefits and recognition levels, please visit https://rossier.usc.edu/giving/

Why Give?

Academy Member Genaro F. Carapia MS ’84, retired LAUSD principal

“My wife, Lai Tan, and I support Rossier because we truly believe that one of education’s most cherished virtues is HOPE. Our annual gift supports future educators and administrators who will truly make a difference in shaping young minds.”

Academy Member Bob Cornelius EdD ’79, retired deputy superintendent

“My gift to Rossier was in recognition of the leadership and guidance provided by Dean Gallagher. Her initiatives and focus have given momentum to USC’s education mission.”