The membership of the Friends of the Wrigley Institute is composed of individuals who are interested in marine and environmental science. Members are regularly updated on the institute's activities and are invited to events designed to be both fun and educational. The Friends of the Wrigley Institute is a valuable asset to both the USC Philip K. Wrigley Marine Science Center on Catalina Island and the institute as a whole. Gifts to the Friends of the Wrigley Institute allow the institute to award numerous scholarships to graduate students in biology, environmental studies and the earth sciences. Gifts also assist in facility maintenance at the USC Wrigley Marine Science Center.
Members receive a range of benefits depending on the level of support.
Membership in the USC Associates. As an Associate, you will receive a variety of benefits from the university, including priority tickets for USC football games, invitations to exclusive donor activities and regular communication from the university president.