The 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong was a very special occasion for the Board of Trustees to connect to the university’s research and business ties in the Asia region. President and Mrs. Nikias, together with USC senior administration, welcomed the USC Trustees in attendance to a formal dinner on October 14, 2011….Continue Reading USC Trustees in the Hong Kong Delegation
Year: 2011
Presidential Dinner in Hong Kong
USC president C. L. Max Nikias and Niki C. Nikias hosted a private dinner on the occasion of the opening of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong. Guests at the special event included (l. to r.): Kenneth Koo, chairman and CEO, Tai Chong Cheang Steamship Co. (H.K.) Ltd.; Helen Koo; Yang Ho Cho,…Continue Reading Presidential Dinner in Hong Kong
Chungnam Corp. Leadership and USC Alumni
USC leadership including USC president C.L. Max Nikias (second from right) and senior vice president for university advancement Al Checcio (far right) held a meeting with prominent alumni Bob Chong Hok-hoi and Charles Chong Hok-kei during the pre-conference week of the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong. Mr. Bob Chong (second from left) is…Continue Reading Chungnam Corp. Leadership and USC Alumni
Trojan Connections: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Riady
As USC prepares for the 2011 Global Conference in Hong Kong, USC president C.L. Max Nikias (left) and Mrs. Nikias (right) renew the university’s ties to alumni and supporters in the regions, including Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Riady (center). Mr. Riady is president of the Lippo Group of companies. Among his many directorships, he is…Continue Reading Trojan Connections: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Riady
President Nikias Meets with Alumnus David Harilela
In the week leading up to the 2011 USC Global Conference in Hong Kong, USC President C.L. Max Nikias met with key friends and supporters of the university from the Asia Pacific region, including alumnus David Harilela, a graduate from the University of Southern California who holds a B.S.C. in Business Administration. His company, the…Continue Reading President Nikias Meets with Alumnus David Harilela
Nikiases Host USC Good Neighbors Campaign President’s Leadership Circle Dinner
The most dedicated supporters of USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign enjoyed a night of Greek food, music and entertainment the night of October 6 at the president’s house in San Marino. The annual President’s Distinguished Leadership Circle Dinner honors USC staff and faculty who contribute at least 1 percent of their salaries to the Good Neighbors…Continue Reading Nikiases Host USC Good Neighbors Campaign President’s Leadership Circle Dinner
Memorial for John R. Hubbard
October 7, 2011By C. L. Max Nikias Good morning. I want to warmly welcome you all here to honor our dear friend and president emeritus, Dr. John R. Hubbard. As we gather here in Bovard, I know there is a tremendous sense of admiration and respect, mixed with gratitude and love. I certainly come with…Continue Reading Memorial for John R. Hubbard
2011 USC Good Neighbors Campaign Kickoff
September 28, 2011By C. L. Max Nikias It is with great excitement that I welcome you to the USC Good Neighbors Campaign Kickoff! The programs funded by this campaign stand as an enduring testimony to the power of real partnerships. The true test of a university’s impact is whether it can make a big difference…Continue Reading 2011 USC Good Neighbors Campaign Kickoff
USC Family Celebrates Campaign
The Trojan Family cheered the launch of the biggest fundraising campaign in the history of USC, and of American higher education, at a celebration Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Bovard Auditorium. President C. L. Max Nikias exhorted trustees, students, faculty and staff to reach higher and farther than may seem possible. Read the full story….Continue Reading USC Family Celebrates Campaign
Campaign Announcement Celebration
September 16, 2011 By C. L. Max Nikias It has been a privilege for Niki and me to enjoy this historic academic celebration, surrounded by our faculty, staff, students, friends and the Trojan Family. This is indeed “family time,” a moment to consider what this university community has been and to imagine what it can…Continue Reading Campaign Announcement Celebration