Holy mackerel Princess Leia that's a lot of money

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George Lucas Donates USC's Largest Single Gift</p>

<p>"Star Wars" creator George Lucas, through a foundation, plans to make a blockbuster donation to USC of $175 million — the university's biggest single gift ever — to build a new home for its prestigious film school.

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<p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-091906usc-lucas,0,5365847.story?coll=la-home-headlines%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-091906usc-lucas,0,5365847.story?coll=la-home-headlines&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Unfortunately, the "t" is tsdad is in his last year at the film school and will never see the new facilities. </p>

<p>There are already two buildings on the USC campus with the Lucas name; one for him; one for his (ex?) wife.</p>

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<p>I know they have some nice facilities now but when Lucas was at USC, I remember the film building! It was a broken down wooden structure. I remember attending a class taught by Jerry Lewis and being a stand in on some experimental projects. Those were the glory days. :)</p>

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<p>Maybe they should rename the school - LUCaS (Lucas University California -Southern):)</p>

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<p>Nah. I wouldn't rush to do that until I see how much Spielberg comes up with. For a non-alumnus, and rejectee from the film school, he's been mighty generous. </p>

<p>From USC website: Steven Spielberg Music Scoring Stage includes a recording studio (large enough to hold 50 musicians), a new digital console, and state-of-the art recording equipment.</p>