2012 Holberg International Memorial Prize Recipient Founders ParkMay 3, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias I am delighted to welcome you all here to this reception recognizing University Professor Manuel Castells, who brought great honor to USC when he was named the recipient of Norway’s 2012 Holberg International Memorial Prize. In receiving the Holberg International Memorial…Continue Reading Reception for University Professor Manuel Castells
Category: Speeches & Articles
Eulogy for Ying Wu and Ming Qu
Memorial Service for Ying Wu and Ming Qu Shrine AuditoriumApril 18, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias We have gathered this evening to honor the lives and the memories of Ying Wu and Ming Qu. And yet, how can we accord them the respect and reflection they deserve when we are beset with unresolved grief? When…Continue Reading Eulogy for Ying Wu and Ming Qu
Remarks to the USC Intersorority and Interfraternity Parents Council
Intersorority and Interfraternity Parents Council Meeting March 22, 2012By C.L. Max Nikias I am delighted to be here with the parents of the mighty Greeks of the Trojan Family! I must confess, there are several reasons I feel a special affinity for USC’s Greek community. Although I was not in a fraternity when I was…Continue Reading Remarks to the USC Intersorority and Interfraternity Parents Council
“All Roads Lead to Southern California”
Brookings Institution Global Cities Initiative March 21, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias It is a pleasure for me to welcome so many of Southern California’s civic leaders to the heart of Los Angeles today. I’d like to thank the Brookings Institution for organizing this important Global Cities Initiative series. I’d also like to thank J.P….Continue Reading “All Roads Lead to Southern California”
“The Flame of Memory”
Memorial Ceremony Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, IsraelFebruary 24, 2012By C. L. Max Nikias The eternal flame that will soon be rekindled is the flame of memory. It is the memory of those whose lives were cast and extinguished in the crucible of inhumanity. We recall their joy and laughter, and their dreams and aspirations – all…Continue Reading “The Flame of Memory”
“A Global Community with a Global Mission”
State-of-the-University AddressUSC Global Conference, Hong KongOctober 14, 2011By C. L. Max Nikias Good morning, and welcome! It is a pleasure to see old friends in Hong Kong, and also to make new ones. I would like to begin by offering my deepest thanks to the co-chairs of this year’s global conference, USC trustee Ronnie Chan…Continue Reading “A Global Community with a Global Mission”
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
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
9/11 Remembrance
September 11, 2011By C. L. Max Nikias I want to thank all of you for coming to Bovard Auditorium to join us on this very important day of remembrance. Like all of you, on this day a decade ago, I woke up to a changed world. On that morning, I received a phone call from…Continue Reading 9/11 Remembrance