Travels with the Dean
At the beginning of November, shortly after the announcement establishing the new USC U.S.-China Institute, Dean Yannis Yortsos and a group of USC deans and other leaders, visited China. Yortsos visited the campuses of two top Chinese universities, Peking University, sometimes called the Harvard of China, and Tsinghua University, sometimes called the MIT of China, to explore possible academic collaborations and/or student exchanges. He also met with alumnus Chengyu Fu (MSPTE ’86) who is chairman and CEO of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation. Fu expressed his support for the USC U.S.-China Institute saying it will help correct misperceptions about the U.S. and China that exist in both countries. During the visit, Yortsos presented Fu with an old homework paper to remind him of his days as a USC student. |
Viterbi parents Randy and Yvette Royce, Dean Yortsos and William Likens (MSSM ’84) enjoy the Computer History Museum at the Bay Area Weekender.
Bay Area Weekender
On November 3rd over 100 alumni, parents and board members came together for the annual Northern California Weekender the night before the USC vs. Stanford game. Held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, alumni and friends had the opportunity to tour the museum and network with other Viterbi engineers. Dean Yortsos was also in attendance and gave a short overview about the School. The Trojans went on to squash The Cardinal 42-0 the next day. |
Alumnus Richard Wood (MSEE ’62) and his wife Marilyn enjoy the evening at the Viterbi Homecoming picnic.
Homecoming
Over 400 alumni and friends came back to campus on November 11th for the annual Viterbi School Homecoming Picnic. Guests mingled with other alumni and friends while enjoying delicious barbeque and drinks. The popular raffle was a success with one lucky alumnus taking home the grand prize of a signed Matt Leinart football jersey. The Viterbi spirit carried over to the football game where the Trojans went on to beat the Oregon Ducks 35-10.
Vanessa Martinez (BSEE ’95) and her family celebrate Homecoming at the Viterbi picnic. |
