On Sept. 12, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias addressed a collective gathering of members of all of the Boards of Councilors for the university’s schools and libraries. Highlighting recent accomplishments in the areas of faculty recruitment, online education, student scholarships, capital construction and more, Nikias acknowledged the significant role advisers have played throughout…Continue Reading President Nikias at Board of Councilors Reception
Year: 2012
Remarks at University-Wide Board of Councilors Reception
September 12, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias Tonight I feel privileged to speak to this impressive assembly of USC councilors and advisors as we celebrate our recent successes and shine a spotlight on the signs of our steady progress. As we do, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of you. I want…Continue Reading Remarks at University-Wide Board of Councilors Reception
Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 5, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias Today, we have been given the opportunity to create an extraordinary place: a special place that will carry a special name. Today we break ground on one of the world’s most forward-looking academic facilities, which will carry the name of a man and a woman who represent USC’s…Continue Reading Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony
The University Breaks Ground on Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall
On Sept. 5, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias presided over the groundbreaking for Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall — the university’s first interdisciplinary social sciences building. The building was made possible by a $30 million gift from USC trustee Verna B. Dauterive ME ’49, EdD ’66, in memory of her late husband, Peter…Continue Reading The University Breaks Ground on Verna and Peter Dauterive Hall
Journey of 705 Miles
The Nikiases keep USC in motion, even on vacationThe nonstop schedule for USC’s 11th president and first lady takes a different pace for a brief few weeks in the summer in the breathtaking setting of Sun Valley, Idaho. USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias leave behind their formal meeting, delegation,…Continue Reading Journey of 705 Miles
New Student Convocation
In his remarks at USC’s 2012 New Student Convocation on Aug. 23, 2012, President C. L. Max Nikias urged students to use their time at the university to become literate in imagination, the world, the arts, the great literary works, digital media, and ethics. Read the full speech….Continue Reading New Student Convocation
President Nikias Speaks to the Trojan Football Team
On August 22, 2012, in the team meeting room of the university’s newly opened John McKay Center, USC president C. L. Max Nikias addressed members of the Trojan football team. Referring to Trojan athletics as the glue that binds the Trojan Family together, Nikias noted that there is no better place in America than USC…Continue Reading President Nikias Speaks to the Trojan Football Team
John McKay Center Opens
On August 21, 2012, USC president C. L. Max Nikias presided over the opening of the 110,000-square-foot John McKay Center. Blending USC’s storied athletic legacy with the latest amenities and technology, the new building houses state-of-the art athletic training facilities, classrooms, coaches’ offices, locker rooms, weight rooms and even an indoor football field, all dedicated…Continue Reading John McKay Center Opens
Trojans at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Dear USC Community, As you know, USC has a tremendously proud Olympic tradition. We have produced more Olympians, more Olympic medalists, and more Olympic gold medalists than any other American university. Given our exceptionally distinguished history, and as we look forward to Friday’s opening ceremonies for the 2012 Summer Olympics, I want to share a…Continue Reading Trojans at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London
Investing in our communities
USC takes tremendous pride in its civic engagement programs, which stand at the very heart of what it means to be a Trojan. Several of our current programs date back more than four decades, and each week, the average USC student devotes two and a half hours to civic engagement, serving in local schools, nonprofits, and small businesses. In this academic year alone, USC invested $32 million to bolster community initiatives….Continue Reading Investing in our communities