This event marks the launch of the USC Price Human Rights Speaker’s Series with a talk by David Kaye, Professor of Law at UC Irvine and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression.Professor Kaye, a former State Department lawyer, was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2014 as its principal monitor of freedom of opinion and expression. He conducts country missions and reports to the UN on some of the key issues in free expression worldwide, such as the safety of journalists, severe restrictions placed on Internet access and usage, the chilling effects of electronic surveillance, hate speech and incitement to violence.His research and writings have focused on accountability for human rights abuses, international humanitarian law, and international laws governing the use of force. He has published essays in such publications as Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, Foreign Policy and the LA Times.Kaye speaks about the challenges to freedom of expression in the digital age and the threats posed to minority expression worldwide.

This event marks the launch of the USC Price Human Rights Speaker’s Series with a talk by David Kaye, Professor of Law at UC Irvine and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression. Professor Kaye, a former State Department lawyer, was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2014 as its principal monitor of freedom of opinion and expression. He conducts country missions and reports to the UN on some of the key issues in free expression worldwide, such as the safety of journalists, severe restrictions placed on Internet access and usage, the chilling effects of electronic surveillance, hate speech and incitement to violence. His research and writings have focused on accountability for human rights abuses, international humanitarian law, and international laws governing the use of force. He has published essays in such publications as Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, Foreign Policy and the LA Times. Kaye speaks about the challenges to freedom of expression in the digital age and the threats posed to minority expression worldwide.

Human Rights Speaker Series: Challenges to Freedom of Expression in a Digital Age

George Bekey

In this DECIDE interview, Ali Abbas and George Bekey reflect on recent advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence , and discuss their ethical implications.

DECIDE Interview Series: The Ethics of Robotics with George Bekey

Join the Price Rawjee Family Student Conversation Series for a lunchtime discussion on the South Los Angles Transit Empowerment Zone (Slate-Z) featuring Price Alum and current Slate – Z Director, Heddy Nam and Director of the Price Center for Social Innovation, Dr. Gary Painter.SLATE-Z is an historic and unprecedented partnership of over 50 public, private, and community-based organizations dedicated to moving residents to economic opportunity. The collaborative seeks to capitalize on opportunities brought by public transit and align and leverage the individual and collective assets of partners working in the area. In June 2016, after a second attempt, Slate-Z was awarded Federal Promise Zone designation that will open doors for federal funding and investment in South LA.

Join the Price Rawjee Family Student Conversation Series for a lunchtime discussion on the South Los Angles Transit Empowerment Zone (Slate-Z) featuring Price Alum and current Slate – Z Director, Heddy Nam and Director of the Price Center for Social Innovation, Dr. Gary Painter. SLATE-Z is an historic and unprecedented partnership of over 50 public, private, and community-based organizations dedicated to moving residents to economic opportunity. The collaborative seeks to capitalize on opportunities brought by public transit and align and leverage the individual and collective assets of partners working in the area. In June 2016, after a second attempt, Slate-Z was awarded Federal Promise Zone designation that will open doors for federal funding and investment in South LA.

SLATE – Z: Place-Based Strategies and Collective Impact in South LA

In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims of 9/11, USC and it’s Department of Public Safety in conjunction with the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy talk about the tragic day and the effects it has had on us personally and our way of life. Remarks by:USC Department of Public Safety, Chief John ThomasUSC Dean of Religious Life, Varun SoniUSC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dean, Jack KnottJennifer Massey, 9/11 Memorial Student Leader &amp; USC Alumna

In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims of 9/11, USC and it’s Department of Public Safety in conjunction with the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy talk about the tragic day and the effects it has had on us personally and our way of life. Remarks by: USC Department of Public Safety, Chief John Thomas USC Dean of Religious Life, Varun Soni USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dean, Jack Knott Jennifer Massey, 9/11 Memorial Student Leader &amp; USC Alumna

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting.In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country.Speakers:Jack KnottDean, USC PriceC. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and ProfessorDion JacksonProgram Director, USC Center for Economic DevelopmentDaniel GlassonCommunity Investment Program DirectorDept. of Defense, Office of Economic AdjustmentDan GreenSenior Analyst, US Navy/Joint Manufacturing RegionSpace &amp; Naval Warfare Systems CenterBrad BotwinDirector of Industrial Studies, Dept. of CommerceOffice of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and SecurityMichael GilroyProgram Director, Defense Industry Adjustment ProgramDept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Jack Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Dion Jackson Program Director, USC Center for Economic Development Daniel Glasson Community Investment Program Director Dept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment Dan Green Senior Analyst, US Navy/Joint Manufacturing Region Space &amp; Naval Warfare Systems Center Brad Botwin Director of Industrial Studies, Dept. of Commerce Office of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and Security Michael Gilroy Program Director, Defense Industry Adjustment Program Dept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment

DoD Efforts to Assist Defense Manufacturing and the U.S. Industrial Base

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting.In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country.Speakers:Libby WilliamsProject Manager, AMP SoCalDavid BlancoPresident, Performance Ascent, Inc.Operational Improvement &amp; Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCalJames WatsonPresident &amp; CEO, California Manufacturing &amp; Technology ConsultantsSupplier Network Chair, AMP SoCalRay ElledgeEducation Program Manager, Verisurf 3D MeasurementWorkforce &amp; Training Chair, AMP SoCalJason MillerSenior Research Officer, California State University, Channel IslandsResearch &amp; Innovation Chair, AMP SoCalMarie TalnackDirector, Technology Transfer/Industry Clinic Office, Cal Poly PomonaInfrastructure &amp; Site Development Chair, AMP SoCalJeff WilliamsonStatewide Director, Center for International Trade Development (CITD)Trade &amp; International Investment Chair, AMP SoCal

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Libby Williams Project Manager, AMP SoCal David Blanco President, Performance Ascent, Inc. Operational Improvement &amp; Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCal James Watson President &amp; CEO, California Manufacturing &amp; Technology Consultants Supplier Network Chair, AMP SoCal Ray Elledge Education Program Manager, Verisurf 3D Measurement Workforce &amp; Training Chair, AMP SoCal Jason Miller Senior Research Officer, California State University, Channel Islands Research &amp; Innovation Chair, AMP SoCal Marie Talnack Director, Technology Transfer/Industry Clinic Office, Cal Poly Pomona Infrastructure &amp; Site Development Chair, AMP SoCal Jeff Williamson Statewide Director, Center for International Trade Development (CITD) Trade &amp; International Investment Chair, AMP SoCal

AMP SoCal Interactive Townhall Discussion

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting.In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country.Speakers:Libby WilliamsProject Manager, AMP SoCalDeepak BahlProgram Director and Co-Principal InvestigatorUSC Center for Economic DevelopmentJay WilliamsU.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Libby Williams Project Manager, AMP SoCal Deepak Bahl Program Director and Co-Principal Investigator USC Center for Economic Development Jay Williams U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

AMP SoCal Opening Remarks

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting.In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country.Speakers:James WatsonPresident &amp; CEO, California Manufacturing &amp; Technology ConsultantsSupplier Network Chair, AMP SoCalMarwan HammouriPresident &amp; CEO, Brek ManufacturingMike SwordsVice President, Partnerships, Los Angeles Cleantech IncubatorMartha DanielFounder, President &amp; CEO, Information Management Resource, Inc.

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: James Watson President &amp; CEO, California Manufacturing &amp; Technology Consultants Supplier Network Chair, AMP SoCal Marwan Hammouri President &amp; CEO, Brek Manufacturing Mike Swords Vice President, Partnerships, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Martha Daniel Founder, President &amp; CEO, Information Management Resource, Inc.

Resources and Best Practices within the Region

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting.Speakers:David BlancoPresident, Performance Ascent, Inc.Operational Improvement &amp; Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCalMike QuindazziManaging Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)David J. Blanco is the President of Performance Ascent, Inc., a California company that supports the mission of assisting aerospace and defense (A&amp;D), and other major industry suppliers to develop supplier competitiveness across the U.S.  He is a leader in implementing continuous improvement systems for small- to mid-size business suppliers to help them become significant players in the A&amp;D industry.  He is a former member of the Board of Examiners for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, former Senior Examiner for the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE), and CAPE Judge, as well as numerous community and civic organization boards.  Blanco is also a former founder and Board Officer of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA).  Blanco currently serves on the Board of Directors for California’s Baldrige program, co-chairman of the SoCal Aerospace Council – an LAEDC initiative.  His education in Business Management includes undergraduate studies at the University of Redlands, and graduate studies at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont University.Mike Quindazzi is Managing Director for the Pacific Southwest region of PwC.  He has over 25 years of management consulting and industry experience. He is responsible for growing revenues for a $650M business unit within PwC and developing innovative approaches to solving complex business issues.  He is a frequent speaker on PwC's Global Megatrends that influence business, emerging technology and society alike.  Recently Quindazzi and his team worked closely with the LAEDC &amp; SDREDC on “The Changing Face of Aerospace in Southern California” report.  Quindazzi’s team oversees PwC’s local community service efforts with a focus on youth education.  He is active with the LAEDC Board of Governors and the Co-Chair of the Aerospace Council with passion for economic development.  Quindazzi holds a BA from Montclair State University where he graduated with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude, and was granted honorary membership from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor.

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. Speakers: David Blanco President, Performance Ascent, Inc. Operational Improvement &amp; Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCal Mike Quindazzi Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) David J. Blanco is the President of Performance Ascent, Inc., a California company that supports the mission of assisting aerospace and defense (A&amp;D), and other major industry suppliers to develop supplier competitiveness across the U.S. He is a leader in implementing continuous improvement systems for small- to mid-size business suppliers to help them become significant players in the A&amp;D industry. He is a former member of the Board of Examiners for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, former Senior Examiner for the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE), and CAPE Judge, as well as numerous community and civic organization boards. Blanco is also a former founder and Board Officer of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA). Blanco currently serves on the Board of Directors for California’s Baldrige program, co-chairman of the SoCal Aerospace Council – an LAEDC initiative. His education in Business Management includes undergraduate studies at the University of Redlands, and graduate studies at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont University. Mike Quindazzi is Managing Director for the Pacific Southwest region of PwC. He has over 25 years of management consulting and industry experience. He is responsible for growing revenues for a $650M business unit within PwC and developing innovative approaches to solving complex business issues. He is a frequent speaker on PwC's Global Megatrends that influence business, emerging technology and society alike. Recently Quindazzi and his team worked closely with the LAEDC &amp; SDREDC on “The Changing Face of Aerospace in Southern California” report. Quindazzi’s team oversees PwC’s local community service efforts with a focus on youth education. He is active with the LAEDC Board of Governors and the Co-Chair of the Aerospace Council with passion for economic development. Quindazzi holds a BA from Montclair State University where he graduated with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude, and was granted honorary membership from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor.

The Changing Face of Aerospace in Southern California Report

The Characteristics of a Great Supplier Partnership

Special Events at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Environmental Leadership &amp; Innovations Toward Zero WasteEXED Forum-Local Leaders Lunch Session: Environmental Leadership and Innovations Toward Zero Waste.Featuring:Susan Robinson, Public Affairs Director for Waste Management Amity Lumper, Director of Cascadia Consulting Group’s Recycling and Materials Management practice

Environmental Leadership &amp; Innovations Toward Zero Waste EXED Forum-Local Leaders Lunch Session: Environmental Leadership and Innovations Toward Zero Waste. Featuring: Susan Robinson, Public Affairs Director for Waste Management Amity Lumper, Director of Cascadia Consulting Group’s Recycling and Materials Management practice

Environmental Leadership & Innovations Toward Zero Waste

Carl Spetzler

Ali Abbas, director of the USC Center for Interdisciplinary Decisions and Ethics (DECIDE) talks to Carl Spetzler the CEO and Chairman, Strategic Decisions Group; and, Program Director, Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate Program. Dr. Spetzler specializes in strategy development, business innovation, and strategic change management. He has developed creative business strategies for major financial institutions, capital-intensive companies, high-technology manufacturers, and systems businesses. To find out more about DECIDE visit our website decide.usc.edu

Ali Abbas, director of the USC Center for Interdisciplinary Decisions and Ethics (DECIDE) talks to Carl Spetzler the CEO and Chairman, Strategic Decisions Group; and, Program Director, Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate Program. Dr. Spetzler specializes in strategy development, business innovation, and strategic change management. He has developed creative business strategies for major financial institutions, capital-intensive companies, high-technology manufacturers, and systems businesses. To find out more about DECIDE visit our website <a href="http://decide.usc.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">decide.usc.edu</a>

DECIDE Interview Series: Carl Spetzler

Leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors gathered at USC on April 27 for a summit to launch a sustained, collaborative effort to end homelessness in Los Angeles and serve as a model for other communities. From housing and supportive services to business and technology solutions, panelists outline framework for tackling one of society’s most intractable problems.Moderater:Jack H. KnottDean, USC PriceC. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and ProfessorPanelists:Jan PerryGeneral Manager, Economic &amp; Workforce Development DepartmentCity of Los AngelesMichael AlvidrezCEO, Skid Row Housing TrustNicole EsparzaAssociate Professor, USC PriceDirector, Graduate Programs in Nonprofit Leadership and ManagementMargaux HelveyVice President of Fund Development &amp; Community EngagementLA Family HousingThe endeavor builds upon long-standing work by faculty, students and staff across the university, and in particular the USC School of Social Work.In Los Angeles County, some 44,000 individuals are homeless on any given night — up from 39,000 in 2013. Although New York City has a larger number and a higher per-capita rate, Los Angeles has one of the nation’s densest homeless populations. In just one year, the county spends $965 million on healthcare, law enforcement and social services for homeless single adults. The county also has a high rate of people experiencing chronic homelessness.Despite higher concentrations in the urban core, the homeless population is spread out across the region, from the Antelope Valley to the South Bay to the southeastern edges of the county. And while in most U.S. communities the homeless are sheltered, in Los Angeles, some 70 percent are on the street, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The estimated cost of building enough housing units to support the current homeless population in Los Angeles is $1.8 billion over 10 years, and that does not include necessary social services.The causes of homelessness are numerous and often interrelated, requiring multiple perspectives and tactics, several speakers noted. Homeless populations include veterans, the mentally ill, elderly, foster youth, former prisoners, young families, victims of domestic abuse, the chronically ill, and the unemployed or underemployed.

Leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors gathered at USC on April 27 for a summit to launch a sustained, collaborative effort to end homelessness in Los Angeles and serve as a model for other communities. From housing and supportive services to business and technology solutions, panelists outline framework for tackling one of society’s most intractable problems. Moderater: Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Panelists: Jan Perry General Manager, Economic &amp; Workforce Development Department City of Los Angeles Michael Alvidrez CEO, Skid Row Housing Trust Nicole Esparza Associate Professor, USC Price Director, Graduate Programs in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Margaux Helvey Vice President of Fund Development &amp; Community Engagement LA Family Housing The endeavor builds upon long-standing work by faculty, students and staff across the university, and in particular the USC School of Social Work. In Los Angeles County, some 44,000 individuals are homeless on any given night — up from 39,000 in 2013. Although New York City has a larger number and a higher per-capita rate, Los Angeles has one of the nation’s densest homeless populations. In just one year, the county spends $965 million on healthcare, law enforcement and social services for homeless single adults. The county also has a high rate of people experiencing chronic homelessness. Despite higher concentrations in the urban core, the homeless population is spread out across the region, from the Antelope Valley to the South Bay to the southeastern edges of the county. And while in most U.S. communities the homeless are sheltered, in Los Angeles, some 70 percent are on the street, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The estimated cost of building enough housing units to support the current homeless population in Los Angeles is $1.8 billion over 10 years, and that does not include necessary social services. The causes of homelessness are numerous and often interrelated, requiring multiple perspectives and tactics, several speakers noted. Homeless populations include veterans, the mentally ill, elderly, foster youth, former prisoners, young families, victims of domestic abuse, the chronically ill, and the unemployed or underemployed.

Homelessness and Housing Suppy and Subsidies

Each year the federal government awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants to U.S.-based small businesses for the purpose of research and development, and strengthening small business innovation and access to new technology.  Once funded, businesses will have six months to conduct a Phase I feasibility study at funding levels up to $150,000.  They can then move into Phase II prototyping and testing for two years at levels up to $1 million. Businesses can then convert the funded research project into new commercial products and technologies without giving up equity or paying interest on a business loan.The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Southern California (AMP SoCal), led by the Price School – USC Center for Economic Development,  offered a free workshop for business owners who wanted to learn how to write successful proposals to any of the 11 government agencies that run these SBIR/STTR programs.  The presentation was delivered by Dr. Marie Talnack, an SBIR/STTR program expert with over 30 years of experience in writing and submitting successful grants and proposals.  Attendees learned the basics of the program, how the program makes sense for their respective company and the details of how to write a competitive proposal for funding.The USC Center for Economic Development (CED) serves as a leader in facilitating sustainable economic development opportunities throughout Southern and Central California. A research center of the USC Price School of Public Policy, CED partners with community-based organizations, public agencies, and private entities to enhance their functional capacity by tapping the energy, enthusiasm, and talent of the school’s faculty, staff, and students.

Each year the federal government awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants to U.S.-based small businesses for the purpose of research and development, and strengthening small business innovation and access to new technology. Once funded, businesses will have six months to conduct a Phase I feasibility study at funding levels up to $150,000. They can then move into Phase II prototyping and testing for two years at levels up to $1 million. Businesses can then convert the funded research project into new commercial products and technologies without giving up equity or paying interest on a business loan. The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Southern California (AMP SoCal), led by the Price School – USC Center for Economic Development, offered a free workshop for business owners who wanted to learn how to write successful proposals to any of the 11 government agencies that run these SBIR/STTR programs. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Marie Talnack, an SBIR/STTR program expert with over 30 years of experience in writing and submitting successful grants and proposals. Attendees learned the basics of the program, how the program makes sense for their respective company and the details of how to write a competitive proposal for funding. The USC Center for Economic Development (CED) serves as a leader in facilitating sustainable economic development opportunities throughout Southern and Central California. A research center of the USC Price School of Public Policy, CED partners with community-based organizations, public agencies, and private entities to enhance their functional capacity by tapping the energy, enthusiasm, and talent of the school’s faculty, staff, and students.

SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Workshop

LEAD

For the first time in history, three women hold the top positions of leadership in Los Angeles County. With oversight on multiple issues including business development, homelessness, housing, healthcare, and an evolving criminal justice system, these positions have the capacity to wield enormous influence across the entire region.This USC Price School's Dean's Speaker Series event provides an exciting and inspirational opportunity to highlight the important policy changes that female leaders are spearheading in Los Angeles County.Speakers:Hilda Solis, Supervisor, Chair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Supervisor, First District of Los Angeles CountySachi Hamai, CEO, Los Angeles CountyMary Wickham, County Counsel, Los Angeles CountyModerator:Bonnie Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State &amp; Global Policy

For the first time in history, three women hold the top positions of leadership in Los Angeles County. With oversight on multiple issues including business development, homelessness, housing, healthcare, and an evolving criminal justice system, these positions have the capacity to wield enormous influence across the entire region. This USC Price School's Dean's Speaker Series event provides an exciting and inspirational opportunity to highlight the important policy changes that female leaders are spearheading in Los Angeles County. Speakers: Hilda Solis, Supervisor, Chair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Supervisor, First District of Los Angeles County Sachi Hamai, CEO, Los Angeles County Mary Wickham, County Counsel, Los Angeles County Moderator: Bonnie Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State &amp; Global Policy

The Women Who Lead Los Angeles

Executive Education Lunch ForumClimate Change Strategic Mandates – What do we expect from our Utilities? •  Professor Daniel Mazmanian, Ph.D. (moderator)•  Gary Stern, Ph.D.Sr. Director of Regulatory Policy at Southern California Edison•  Ken Chawkins, Ph.D. Manager of Public Policy at Southern California Gas Company•  Grace Chan, M.S. Manager, Resource Planning &amp; Development at MWDThe Executive Education Forum for Policy and Administration at USC Price School (EXED) offers a broad base of specialized non-degree certificates for local and global leaders.EXED is a suite of intensive programs targeting public sector and other senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders, and is designed to deepen their understanding of substantive policy issues, augment their ability to leverage and increase existing public sector capacity, and foster leadership all with the purpose of improving public and nonprofit administration and solving public problems. These programs together help build the capacity to implement effective policy, which is central to the goal of the Bedrosian Center.EXED achieves this by bringing together the world-renowned faculty of USC Price School, experienced practitioners and a dynamic curriculum to teach and reach across sectoral boundaries.

Executive Education Lunch Forum Climate Change Strategic Mandates – What do we expect from our Utilities? • Professor Daniel Mazmanian, Ph.D. (moderator) • Gary Stern, Ph.D. Sr. Director of Regulatory Policy at Southern California Edison • Ken Chawkins, Ph.D. Manager of Public Policy at Southern California Gas Company • Grace Chan, M.S. Manager, Resource Planning &amp; Development at MWD The Executive Education Forum for Policy and Administration at USC Price School (EXED) offers a broad base of specialized non-degree certificates for local and global leaders. EXED is a suite of intensive programs targeting public sector and other senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders, and is designed to deepen their understanding of substantive policy issues, augment their ability to leverage and increase existing public sector capacity, and foster leadership all with the purpose of improving public and nonprofit administration and solving public problems. These programs together help build the capacity to implement effective policy, which is central to the goal of the Bedrosian Center. EXED achieves this by bringing together the world-renowned faculty of USC Price School, experienced practitioners and a dynamic curriculum to teach and reach across sectoral boundaries.

EXED Lunch Forum: Utilities and Climate Change Strategies

On October 15, the Price community welcomes Kevyn Orr to campus as part of the Leading from the West speaker series, in partnership with the USC Price Athenian Society’s Dean’s Speaker Series. A litigator with over three decades of experience, Orr served as the Emergency Manager of the City of Detroit, appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, which held over $18 billion in debt, and oversaw the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.Speaker:Kevyn OrrFormer Emergency Manager, Detroit, MichiganDiscussant:Raphael BosticBedrosian Chair ProfessorDirector, Bedrosian Center on Governance, USC PriceIntroduction by:Deborah CastroChair, USC Price Leadership CouncilOrr has extensive experience in the realms of bankruptcy, organizational restructuring, and crisis management in both the public and private sectors. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he practiced litigation at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and joined the Resolution Trust Corporation as assistant general counsel, where he managed bankruptcy matters and high-profile cases such as Whitewater, an investigation into the real estate investments of President Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Whitewater Development Corporation.

On October 15, the Price community welcomes Kevyn Orr to campus as part of the Leading from the West speaker series, in partnership with the USC Price Athenian Society’s Dean’s Speaker Series. A litigator with over three decades of experience, Orr served as the Emergency Manager of the City of Detroit, appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, which held over $18 billion in debt, and oversaw the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Speaker: Kevyn Orr Former Emergency Manager, Detroit, Michigan Discussant: Raphael Bostic Bedrosian Chair Professor Director, Bedrosian Center on Governance, USC Price Introduction by: Deborah Castro Chair, USC Price Leadership Council Orr has extensive experience in the realms of bankruptcy, organizational restructuring, and crisis management in both the public and private sectors. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he practiced litigation at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and joined the Resolution Trust Corporation as assistant general counsel, where he managed bankruptcy matters and high-profile cases such as Whitewater, an investigation into the real estate investments of President Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Whitewater Development Corporation.

Leading Detroit on its Path to Better Governance

Keynote presentation by Ananya Roy - Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin as part of the conference: Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities.This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance.In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies.This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights.Main Presentation:“The City as People’s Territory: Revisiting Urban Informality” Ananya Roy is Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin.This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance.Symposium Organizers:Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USCAbel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLARaphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

Keynote presentation by Ananya Roy - Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin as part of the conference: Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies. This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights. Main Presentation: “The City as People’s Territory: Revisiting Urban Informality” Ananya Roy is Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. Symposium Organizers: Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USC Abel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLA Raphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

The City as People’s Territory: Revisiting Urban Informality

Erroll Southers presents his TEDx Talk on homegrown terrorism in America.Dr. Erroll G. Southers is the Director of Transition and Research Deployment at the Department of Homeland Security National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) and is an adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Erroll Southers presents his TEDx Talk on homegrown terrorism in America. Dr. Erroll G. Southers is the Director of Transition and Research Deployment at the Department of Homeland Security National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) and is an adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Homegrown - Educating Communities About Violent Extremism

Rick Caruso

The Great American CityA Conversation with Rick CarusoAthenian Society Dean’s Speaker SeriesSpeaker:Rick J. CarusoFounder and Chief Executive Officer,Caruso AffiliatedFeaturing:Jack H. KnottDean, USC PriceC. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and ProfessorKevin D. McCarthyExecutive Vice President &amp; Director of Development,Majestic Realty Co.Rick J. Caruso is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate companies in the United States, whose portfolio of the finest retail and mixed-use properties attracts tens of millions of guests each year. Caruso Affiliated continues to be the leader in the industry for sales, popularity, growth and the highest quality portfolio. By combining a focus on driving sales, a passion for architectural and design excellence, a commitment to serving the needs of the local community, and close attention to offering a one-of-a-kind guest experience, Caruso Affiliated has become the most admired real estate development firm in the industry. Caruso Affiliated owns and manages properties such as The Grove, The Americana at Brand, The Commons at Calabasas, The Promenade at Westlake, Waterside at Marina Del Rey and 8500 Burton Way.Mr. Caruso has been widely recognized for both his business innovations and charitable contributions to the Greater Los Angeles community. He recently endowed the Caruso Catholic Center and Our Savior Parish Church at the University of Southern California, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California, the Board of Visitors of the Pepperdine School of Law and the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. His numerous community and philanthropic commitments include service on the boards of Para Los Niňos, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. Together with his wife, Tina, he also founded the Caruso Family Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education.

The Great American City A Conversation with Rick Caruso Athenian Society Dean’s Speaker Series Speaker: Rick J. Caruso Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Caruso Affiliated Featuring: Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Kevin D. McCarthy Executive Vice President &amp; Director of Development, Majestic Realty Co. Rick J. Caruso is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate companies in the United States, whose portfolio of the finest retail and mixed-use properties attracts tens of millions of guests each year. Caruso Affiliated continues to be the leader in the industry for sales, popularity, growth and the highest quality portfolio. By combining a focus on driving sales, a passion for architectural and design excellence, a commitment to serving the needs of the local community, and close attention to offering a one-of-a-kind guest experience, Caruso Affiliated has become the most admired real estate development firm in the industry. Caruso Affiliated owns and manages properties such as The Grove, The Americana at Brand, The Commons at Calabasas, The Promenade at Westlake, Waterside at Marina Del Rey and 8500 Burton Way. Mr. Caruso has been widely recognized for both his business innovations and charitable contributions to the Greater Los Angeles community. He recently endowed the Caruso Catholic Center and Our Savior Parish Church at the University of Southern California, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California, the Board of Visitors of the Pepperdine School of Law and the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. His numerous community and philanthropic commitments include service on the boards of Para Los Niňos, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. Together with his wife, Tina, he also founded the Caruso Family Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education.

The Great American City: A Conversation with Rick Caruso

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business.Part 4: Afternoon KeynoteThe Rising Digital Intensity of ManufacturingIrene J. PetrickManaging Director, Trendscape Innovation GroupIrene has over 25 years of experience in technology planning, management and product develop- ment in both the academic and industrial settings. She is actively engaged with companies in their innovation and technology strategy activities, including work with twelve Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. military, and a wide variety of small to medium-sized enterprises. Irene has authored or co-authored more than 120 publications and presentations and has presented roadmapping work- shops and master classes in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Taiwan, and the U.K.

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business. Part 4: Afternoon Keynote The Rising Digital Intensity of Manufacturing Irene J. Petrick Managing Director, Trendscape Innovation Group Irene has over 25 years of experience in technology planning, management and product develop- ment in both the academic and industrial settings. She is actively engaged with companies in their innovation and technology strategy activities, including work with twelve Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. military, and a wide variety of small to medium-sized enterprises. Irene has authored or co-authored more than 120 publications and presentations and has presented roadmapping work- shops and master classes in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Taiwan, and the U.K.

The Rising Digital Intensity of Manufacturing

Presented by METRANS and the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation.Robert Sampson demonstrates the powerfully enduring impact of place on a wide variety of social phenomena, including crime, health, civic engagement, home foreclosures, teen birth altruism, leadership networks, and immigration. Join us to discuss the implications of this research for revitalizing neighborhoods portrayed in his book, Great American City: Chicago and the Enduring Neighborhood Effect.Robert J. Sampson is a Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and Director of the Boston Area Research Initiative. Sampson was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2008 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Society of Criminology, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Political and Social Science. He served as President of the American Society of Criminology in 2011-2012 and in June 2011 he and his colleague John Laub received eh Stockholm Prize in Criminology. Professor Sampson's research and teaching cover a variety of areas including crime, disorder, the life course, neighborhood effects, civic engagement, inequality, "econometrics," and the social structure of the city.

Presented by METRANS and the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation. Robert Sampson demonstrates the powerfully enduring impact of place on a wide variety of social phenomena, including crime, health, civic engagement, home foreclosures, teen birth altruism, leadership networks, and immigration. Join us to discuss the implications of this research for revitalizing neighborhoods portrayed in his book, Great American City: Chicago and the Enduring Neighborhood Effect. Robert J. Sampson is a Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and Director of the Boston Area Research Initiative. Sampson was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2008 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Society of Criminology, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Political and Social Science. He served as President of the American Society of Criminology in 2011-2012 and in June 2011 he and his colleague John Laub received eh Stockholm Prize in Criminology. Professor Sampson's research and teaching cover a variety of areas including crime, disorder, the life course, neighborhood effects, civic engagement, inequality, "econometrics," and the social structure of the city.

Great American City: Chicago & the Enduring Neighborhood Effect

Kevin Starr, Ph.D. is the California State Librarian Emeritus and University Professor of History at the University of Southern California. His six-volume book series, Americans and the California Dream, captures the enigmatic blend of dreams and hardscrabble reality that loosely define California.   In this lecture, Professor Starr will place George Washington in the context of the relationship of the American colonies to the western frontier during the Colonial period. He will discuss such figures as Bishop George Berkeley, William Byrd, William Bartram, Thomas Jefferson, and others — and then focus in on Washington's own complex relationship to the frontier as surveyor, military officer, investor, president, and member of the Masonic Order. Through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick ’73, Vice Regent for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, a new partnership between USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon was created. Convening students, scholars, historians, and the general public from across the country, the partnership provides an ongoing exploration of George Washington’s lifelong accomplishments. Through this partnership, the public can gain a better understanding of George Washington as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.  The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society. In fulfilling this mission, the Price School provides a dynamic learning environment where interdisciplinary education abounds. At Price, students choose a program of study from the interconnected fields of public administration, public policy, urban planning, health policy and management, and real estate development.   Since purchasing George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate from the Washington family and assuming stewardship in 1858, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has embraced a heroic mission to preserve, protect, and maintain the estate for the American people, relying exclusively on private donations, admission fees, and restaurant and retail proceeds. Through robust education and outreach programs, the Association expands awareness about the exceptional life and character of George Washington, sustaining his legacy through research, interpretation, and public education. In experiences on the estate and through its digital outreach platforms, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.”   With its latest initiative, The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Mount Vernon is affirming its status as the preeminent center of learning about George Washington, his life, character of leadership, and legacy. In addition to safeguarding original books and manuscripts, the Library serves as a center for leadership, where scholars, influencers, and other luminaries come together to talk about the past as well as the future, inspired by Washington’s extraordinary life, achievements, and character.

Kevin Starr, Ph.D. is the California State Librarian Emeritus and University Professor of History at the University of Southern California. His six-volume book series, Americans and the California Dream, captures the enigmatic blend of dreams and hardscrabble reality that loosely define California.   In this lecture, Professor Starr will place George Washington in the context of the relationship of the American colonies to the western frontier during the Colonial period. He will discuss such figures as Bishop George Berkeley, William Byrd, William Bartram, Thomas Jefferson, and others — and then focus in on Washington's own complex relationship to the frontier as surveyor, military officer, investor, president, and member of the Masonic Order. Through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick ’73, Vice Regent for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, a new partnership between USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon was created. Convening students, scholars, historians, and the general public from across the country, the partnership provides an ongoing exploration of George Washington’s lifelong accomplishments. Through this partnership, the public can gain a better understanding of George Washington as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.   The mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society. In fulfilling this mission, the Price School provides a dynamic learning environment where interdisciplinary education abounds. At Price, students choose a program of study from the interconnected fields of public administration, public policy, urban planning, health policy and management, and real estate development.    Since purchasing George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate from the Washington family and assuming stewardship in 1858, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has embraced a heroic mission to preserve, protect, and maintain the estate for the American people, relying exclusively on private donations, admission fees, and restaurant and retail proceeds. Through robust education and outreach programs, the Association expands awareness about the exceptional life and character of George Washington, sustaining his legacy through research, interpretation, and public education. In experiences on the estate and through its digital outreach platforms, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.”    With its latest initiative, The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Mount Vernon is affirming its status as the preeminent center of learning about George Washington, his life, character of leadership, and legacy. In addition to safeguarding original books and manuscripts, the Library serves as a center for leadership, where scholars, influencers, and other luminaries come together to talk about the past as well as the future, inspired by Washington’s extraordinary life, achievements, and character.

George Washington Looks West: An Enduring Preoccupation

As Downtown Los Angeles continues down the ever-challenging road to revitalization, few developments stand to be as recognizable as the New Wilshire Grand. Through the lens of this property, our panel will look at the changing face of Downtown Los Angeles, and the potential impacts on entertainment, housing and transportation in a post-redevelopment era.

The Revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles: The New Wilshire Grand

Louis Zamperini is a USC Trojan Alumni, U.S. Olympian and World War II Prisoner of War survivor. As an inspiration to all, Louis is coming to share his story on staying courageous and strong in the face of adversity, building lasting relationships, witnessing over 9 decade of US and World history and what membership in the Trojan family has meant to him. His incredible life's journey has been documented in two books, one called "Unbroken" and written by the author of "Seabiscuit", Laura Hillenbrand. The story is on its way to becoming a Hollywood Universal film directed by actress, Angelina Jolie. This event in Bovard will consist of a short movie on his life followed by an in depth conversation with Louis himself and Q&amp;A open to the audience. The opportunity to hear about survival, resilience and redemption from the hero himself is truly once in a lifetime.About Louis ZamperiniMany people thought Louis Zamperini would not live long beyond his formative years, and on many occasions they were almost right. As a child of immigrants, Zamperini was often in trouble with the authorities in his home town of Torrance, until a police officer and older brother Pete suggested that he use his fleet feet for sport instead of mischief. By the end of high school, Louis had become a world class runner, setting a world high school record in the mile. He qualified to run on the 1936 Olympic team in Berlin, placing 8th in the 5000 meter and covering the final lap in an astounding 56 seconds - catching the attention of Hitler.Following the Games, he enrolled and competed for the University of Southern California (USC) as a part of many national record breaking teams. He and his brother were members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation he elected to retire from the running sport and join the U.S. Air Corps as a bombardier in the South Pacific during World War II. On a routine reconnaissance run, his aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean, and Louis and another crew member survived in a life raft for 47 days, drifting 2000 miles into Japanese controlled waters. He was held by the Japanese as a Prisoner of War for two years.When the war ended, Louis returned to Torrance, California to a hero's welcome. Shortly after his return and finding spiritual enlightenment, he became a missionary to Japan, preaching the gospel of forgiveness to the very guards who had tormented him during the war. His book, "Devil at My Heels" was an astounding record of Louis' life. Louis created the Victory Boys Camp for wayward youth, where he teaches juvenile delinquents the skills to succeed in life. He carried the Olympic Torch in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games held in Japan. He and his wife, Cynthia, raised two children of their own. Today, at 96 years old, Louis is still spry and full of life.

Louis Zamperini is a USC Trojan Alumni, U.S. Olympian and World War II Prisoner of War survivor. As an inspiration to all, Louis is coming to share his story on staying courageous and strong in the face of adversity, building lasting relationships, witnessing over 9 decade of US and World history and what membership in the Trojan family has meant to him. His incredible life's journey has been documented in two books, one called "Unbroken" and written by the author of "Seabiscuit", Laura Hillenbrand. The story is on its way to becoming a Hollywood Universal film directed by actress, Angelina Jolie. This event in Bovard will consist of a short movie on his life followed by an in depth conversation with Louis himself and Q&amp;A open to the audience. The opportunity to hear about survival, resilience and redemption from the hero himself is truly once in a lifetime. About Louis Zamperini Many people thought Louis Zamperini would not live long beyond his formative years, and on many occasions they were almost right. As a child of immigrants, Zamperini was often in trouble with the authorities in his home town of Torrance, until a police officer and older brother Pete suggested that he use his fleet feet for sport instead of mischief. By the end of high school, Louis had become a world class runner, setting a world high school record in the mile. He qualified to run on the 1936 Olympic team in Berlin, placing 8th in the 5000 meter and covering the final lap in an astounding 56 seconds - catching the attention of Hitler. Following the Games, he enrolled and competed for the University of Southern California (USC) as a part of many national record breaking teams. He and his brother were members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation he elected to retire from the running sport and join the U.S. Air Corps as a bombardier in the South Pacific during World War II. On a routine reconnaissance run, his aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean, and Louis and another crew member survived in a life raft for 47 days, drifting 2000 miles into Japanese controlled waters. He was held by the Japanese as a Prisoner of War for two years. When the war ended, Louis returned to Torrance, California to a hero's welcome. Shortly after his return and finding spiritual enlightenment, he became a missionary to Japan, preaching the gospel of forgiveness to the very guards who had tormented him during the war. His book, "Devil at My Heels" was an astounding record of Louis' life. Louis created the Victory Boys Camp for wayward youth, where he teaches juvenile delinquents the skills to succeed in life. He carried the Olympic Torch in the 1998 Winter Olympic Games held in Japan. He and his wife, Cynthia, raised two children of their own. Today, at 96 years old, Louis is still spry and full of life.

The Great Zamperini: USC Trojan, Olympian and War Hero

Announcing an initiative to raise the funding required to help the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy become the undisputed number one ranked school of Public Policy. The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, improving the quality of life for people and their communities, worldwide.

Announcing an initiative to raise the funding required to help the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy become the undisputed number one ranked school of Public Policy. The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, improving the quality of life for people and their communities, worldwide.

USC Price School Initiative

THE PRICE GUARDIAN AWARDS is the premiere annual event for the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Each year, the USC Price community comes together to celebrate the accomplishments of the School, and to honor individuals whose personal and professional experience embody the mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. The 2012 Price Guardian Awards will honor three extraordinary individuals, each of whom have shaped the policy arena through visionary leadership within their respective fields:Leo Chu - Global Ambassador AwardLeonard Schaeffer - The Sol Price AwardAaron Sorkin - Vision and Leadership AwardTHE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION will also be part of the 2012 Price Guardian Awards as we launch the School’s $150 million fundraising initiative as part of the larger, university-wide “Campaign for the University of Southern California.” This ambitious campaign will support critical investments in the academic priorities of the school, further enabling our students to cultivate the vision, skills and leadership necessary to be agents of change within their community and the world at large.

THE PRICE GUARDIAN AWARDS is the premiere annual event for the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Each year, the USC Price community comes together to celebrate the accomplishments of the School, and to honor individuals whose personal and professional experience embody the mission of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. The 2012 Price Guardian Awards will honor three extraordinary individuals, each of whom have shaped the policy arena through visionary leadership within their respective fields: Leo Chu - Global Ambassador Award Leonard Schaeffer - The Sol Price Award Aaron Sorkin - Vision and Leadership Award THE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION will also be part of the 2012 Price Guardian Awards as we launch the School’s $150 million fundraising initiative as part of the larger, university-wide “Campaign for the University of Southern California.” This ambitious campaign will support critical investments in the academic priorities of the school, further enabling our students to cultivate the vision, skills and leadership necessary to be agents of change within their community and the world at large.

USC Price 2012 Guardian Awards & Campaign Celebration

Moderated by Dean Jack KnottUSC Sol Price School of Public PolicyFeaturing:Hon. Hsi-Wei ChouFormer Governor of Taipei County, TaiwanElizabeth Currid-HalkettAsscoiate Professor, USC PriceHilda BlancoResearch Professor, USC PriceMichael AntonovichLA County Supervisor

Moderated by Dean Jack Knott USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Featuring: Hon. Hsi-Wei Chou Former Governor of Taipei County, Taiwan Elizabeth Currid-Halkett Asscoiate Professor, USC Price Hilda Blanco Research Professor, USC Price Michael Antonovich LA County Supervisor

Cities of the Future: Community, Creativity, Culture, & Technology

Harry Pachon

A panel in honor of the late Dr. Harry Pachon discussing the demographic and educational trajectories of the Hispanic population and concluding remarks on the legacy of Dr. Harry Pachon.Moderated by: Manuel Pastor, professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and director of the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC Speakers: Patricia Gandara, professor of education and co-director of the UCLA Civil Rights ProjectMaria Estela Zarate, professor of education at the University of California, Irvine,, and former TRPI researcherDowell Myers, professor of urban planning and director of Population Dynamics Research Group at USCConcluding Remarks: Richard Cordova, president of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and former chair of the TRPI board

A panel in honor of the late Dr. Harry Pachon discussing the demographic and educational trajectories of the Hispanic population and concluding remarks on the legacy of Dr. Harry Pachon. Moderated by: Manuel Pastor, professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and director of the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC Speakers: Patricia Gandara, professor of education and co-director of the UCLA Civil Rights Project Maria Estela Zarate, professor of education at the University of California, Irvine,, and former TRPI researcher Dowell Myers, professor of urban planning and director of Population Dynamics Research Group at USC Concluding Remarks: Richard Cordova, president of Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and former chair of the TRPI board

Harry Pachon Memorial Symposium: Latino Civic Engagement and Education

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