Parents Reception
On August 16th, while new engineering students were moving onto campus, the Viterbi School hosted their parents in the quad for a special reception. The casual gathering gave new parents a chance to meet Dean Yortsos, engineering faculty and staff, as well as other parents. Board of Councilor Chair and former Viterbi parent Jim Baum gave a short speech welcoming the parents to the Trojan family |

Trojan Marching Band Director Dr. Art Bartner celebrates the Trojan spirit with Dean Yortsos at the 4th annual Hollywood Bowl event.
Hollywood Bowl
On August 19th, the Viterbi School hosted its fourth annual “Evening at the Hollywood Bowl.” Prior to the concert, 125 alumni and friends of the School gathered at the Bowl’s Museum Garden for a reception and dinner. They were treated to a presentation by USC band director Dr. Art Bartner before enjoying the “Tchaikovsky Spectacular” with a special appearance by the Trojan Marching Band |

USC alumni (left to right) Michael Fay, Eric Stratmoen, Nate Barrett and Justin Wong celebrate Trojan football at the first ever Viterbi tailgater.
Tailgate Series
The Viterbi School launched its first-ever pre-game tailgate series this fall. Alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff returned to the engineering quad each Saturday prior to a home football game to celebrate Trojan football. Guests feasted on hot dogs, chili, French fries and beer while keeping up with college football scores on flat-screen televisions. |