Here is a list of Marshall events for Trojan Family Weekend. For more information, please visit the official Trojan Family Weekend website.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Dean’s Dialogue with Mike Rubin
How sports teams, players, and leagues connect with and are shaped by their fans is being revolutionized – Fanatics is in the vanguard of that revolution. Join pioneering entrepreneur Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics, and Dean Geoffrey Garrett for an insightful conversation on the future of sports, fandom, and business innovation. Learn from one of the industry’s most successful entrepreneurs as Rubin shares his vision for creating a more immersive and personalized connection between fans and the sports they love.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Marshall / Leventhal Dean’s Welcome and Networking Breakfast
Parents of business and accounting students are invited to join USC Marshall and Leventhal staff and faculty for an exclusive networking breakfast. Mix and mingle with topic experts ranging from careers and internships to academic advising and student services. The event kicks off with inspiring welcome remarks from USC Marshall Dean Geoffrey Garrett and the newly appointed Dean of the Leventhal School, Andy Call.
Faculty Lecture Series: Mike Paranal, assistant professor of clinical accounting
“Your Career, Your Life: Unlocking Your Potential in a Changing World”
Feeling overwhelmed by career choices and the pressures of navigating a rapidly evolving job market? Join Professor Mike Paranal for an insightful discussion on how economic and technological shifts are reshaping the future of work. Discover why adaptability is key and explore essential skills like networking, self-awareness, and communication to forge a career that’suniquely yours. Experience the dynamic USC Marshall School of Business and USC Leventhal School of Accounting classroom environment while learning how to unlock your full potential and embrace a future full of opportunities.
Faculty Lecture Series: Kimon Drakopoulos, associate professor of data sciences and operations
USC Marshall Hosts: “Lessons Learned from Greece’s AI System for Health Screening”
Join us at the USC Marshall School of Business for an in-depth lecture on “Lessons Learned from a Large-Scale AI System for Health Screening.” Professor Kimon Drakopoulos will explore the deployment of a comprehensive AI system used for COVID-19 screening at the Greek border. Gain insights into the strategic and governance challenges of managing such a system, including the advanced machine learning algorithms employed to assess risk and prioritize testing. The discussion will cover crucial topics such as transparency, accountability, fairness, and reliability, illustrating how the system was engineered to minimize biases and deliver consistent, accurate results. Discover how efficiency metrics and outcomes highlight the system’s capability to process large volumes of data and contribute to effective pandemic control measures. Experience the dynamic USC Marshall classroom while learning from this cutting-edge case study.
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