On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, USC President C. L. Max Nikias launched a series of “state of the university” addresses to the USC campuses. His tour began with a visit to Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles to deliver the first of three formal remarks to faculty and staff.

Pictured in the photo above (from left to right) are: D. Brent Polk, MD, chair of the Department of Pediatrics and vice president of academic affairs at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; President and CEO of CHLA Richard Cordova; Dr. Henri Ford, member of the board of Trustees; USC President C. L. Max Nikias; and Thomas E. Jackiewicz, senior vice president and chief executive officer for USC health.

USC Staff Assembly President Jennifer Gerson introduces USC President C. L. Max Nikias during remarks to university employees at Bovard Auditorium on the University Park campus.

Read the full text of the annual address.