I want to begin this month’s letter with an event that has a very special place on the university’s calendar. Each spring, USC hosts a formal dinner to honor Trojan veterans, their spouses, and members of our ROTC program, and this year, our keynote speaker was General David Petraeus, the former director of the Central…Continue Reading General David Petraeus inspires Trojan veterans
Month: April 2013
Afternoon Tea with Support Organizations
The Nikias family welcomed members of several support organizations that play a key role in The Trojan Family: Town and Gown of USC, the Association of Trojan Leagues and the Alumnae Coordinating Council. Members of these groups were invited for an afternoon tea on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Trojan spirit was in abundance, colorful…Continue Reading Afternoon Tea with Support Organizations
Trojan Family Honors Alumni Achievements
The USC Alumni Awards were held on April 27, 2013 and celebrated the accomplishments and service of USC alumni in the Trojan Family. Newly named USC Trustee Frank Fertitta III was honored with the Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award. Fertitta is chairman and CEO of Las Vegas-based Fertitta Entertainment, a resort and casino development…Continue Reading Trojan Family Honors Alumni Achievements
USC Viterbi Launches $500 Million Fundraising Initiative
At the 35th Annual Viterbi Awards on April 24, 2013, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering officially launched the School’s $500 million fundraising initiative as part of the Campaign for the University of Southern California, the $6 billion fundraising effort. “Viterbi’s bold initiative is a very important part of the larger Campaign for USC, which is…Continue Reading USC Viterbi Launches $500 Million Fundraising Initiative
Academic Convocation salutes top Trojans
Paying tribute to the wide range of intellectual and leadership achievements of the past year, the 32nd annual Academic Honors Convocation was held on April 23 at Town & Gown to recognize the best and the brightest among USC students, faculty and administrators. “USC’s outstanding faculty and students all contribute to our academic community in…Continue Reading Academic Convocation salutes top Trojans
Reader’s feast: 18th L.A. Times Festival of Books held at USC
For the third consecutive year, tens of thousands of book lovers from across Southern California gathered on the University Park Campus for the 18th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, a free, two-day event held April 20-21. “We are very grateful that you have made this the largest, most prestigious public literary festival in…Continue Reading Reader’s feast: 18th L.A. Times Festival of Books held at USC
Ross Minority Program commemorates 20th anniversary, raises $1 million
The University of Southern California Ross Minority Program in Real Estate marked its 20th anniversary on April 18 honoring Stan Ross. Ross, chair of the board of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate, is the former vice chairman of real estate industry services for Ernst & Young, who also served as managing partner of…Continue Reading Ross Minority Program commemorates 20th anniversary, raises $1 million
USC Town and Gown Honors the Nikiases
At the annual USC Town and Gown benefit and luncheon, USC President C. L. Max Nikias and Mrs. Niki C. Nikias were honored for their role in establishing Visions and Voices, a signature arts and humanities program that is part of the educational experience for USC students. USC Town and Gown is the oldest USC…Continue Reading USC Town and Gown Honors the Nikiases