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Mass Emergencies 1975–1979 Now Available Online
In 1979, the peer-reviewed journal, Mass Emergencies, was abruptly terminated after only fourteen issues had been published.  Now the entire contents of these hard-to-find issues (as PDFs) are available free of charge on the Internet.

Drabek Gives E. L. Quarantelli Award Lecture
Thomas E. Drabek, John Evans Professor Emeritus (University of Denver), received the 2006 E. L. Quarantelli Theory Award from the International Research Committee on Disasters.  To listen to a recording of the public lecture that he gave after receiving the award on August 12, 2007, in New York, N.Y., click here.  [NOTE: .mp3 format, 26.1 MB; 57 minutes, 9 seconds]

IRCD Presidential Address Available
A PDF copy of Robert A. Stallings' presidential address to the International Research Committee on Disasters at the World Congress of Sociology 25 July 2006 in Durban, South Africa.

Retiree Computer Help Squad Blog Created
A Web log (blog) has been launched in connection with the USC Emeriti Center’s retiree computer Help Squad.  Tutorials illustrating various common tasks such as downloading and installing new applications (software) and using tabs in browsing the Internet are available.

Podcasts for USC Retirees Begun
A new series of podcasts has been launched.  Topics covered will deal mostly with help for computer and Internet-related problems, although other topics such as upcoming events will be included as well.  These podcasts are also available through iTunes.

New USC Retiree Forum Created
Participate in the new Retiree Forum; see the topics and replies already posted; add your response or start a new topic for discussion.

Retiree Forum Tutorial Available
View a tutorial (in PDF format) about how to use the new USC Retiree Forum before you begin to participate.

 

 

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