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
“Guiding Exceptional Minds to Success (GEMS): Preparing Trojans for Leadership”
Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking TEDx-style event, hosted and moderated by Prof. Michael Paranal, executive director of Guiding Exceptional Minds to Success (GEMS) — USC Marshall’s flagship early career development program designed to shape the next generation of extraordinary leaders. GEMS goes far beyond traditional classroom learning, giving students unparalleled opportunities to be mentored by accomplished Trojan alumni and visionary leaders from a variety of industries. It’s not just a program — it’s a philosophy that defines how USC Marshall prepares students to lead with purpose and impact. At this exclusive event, you’ll have the chance to meet GEMS mentors and Trojan alumni who have carved out successful careers in finance, entrepreneurship, and tech. These trailblazers are dedicated to guiding the brightest minds and fostering leadership excellence. The highlight of the evening is a dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders from Meta, SpaceX, Warner Bros, and Alabaster, diving deep into the theme of “Leadership Out of the Box.” These industry pioneers will share their insights on leadership approaches that fuel innovation, foster adaptability, and encourage bold, transformative thinking. Prepare to be inspired as you discover how GEMS and its mentors are not only shaping future business leaders but transforming them into ambassadors of human-centered leadership, equipped to drive success in an ever-evolving world.
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. Drakopoulos was the chief data scientist of the Greek National COVID-19 Scientific Taskforce and currently serves as an advisor to the Greek Prime Minister.
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