Past Athenian Society Events
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Dean’s Speaker Series:A Conversation with California’s Gubernatorial Candidates
USC Bovard Auditorium (March 2018)
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Dean’s Speaker Series: Ending Trafficking: A Discussion on Human Rights
Town and Gown of USC, USC Campus (April 2017)
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Dean’s Policy Breakfast Series: Environmental Barriers to Business Decisions in California
Town and Gown of USC, USC Campus (April 2017)
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When Women Lead: Breaking Barriers, Building Communities
Town and Gown of USC, USC Campus (March 2017)
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Dean’s Policy Breakfast Series: Economic and Political Challenges Facing California
Town and Gown of USC, USC Campus (November 2016)
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Dean’s Speaker Series: Does Creativity Fuel Economic Growth?
The Bloc, Downtown Los Angeles (November 2016)
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The Change Makers: The Women Who Lead Los Angeles
Town and Gown of USC, USC Campus (March 2016)
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The Great America City: Balancing Act, Civil Liberties vs. National Security
The Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles (November 2015)
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The Great American City: The Change Makers, Women in Leadership
The Founders Room, USC Campus (May 2015)
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The Great American City: A Conversation with Rick Caruso
The Grove, Los Angeles (October 2014)
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Beyond Reform: From Volume to Value
City Club, Downtown Los Angeles (April 2014)
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Drought Emergency Declared: What’s Next for Water in California
Metropolitan Water District Headquarters, Downtown Los Angeles (March 2014)
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A Conversation with Chris Matthews and Book Signing
Doheny Library, USC Campus (November 2013)
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Overburdened and Underrated: How Municipalities Can Recover After Bankruptcy
The Radisson Hotel, USC Campus (October 2013)
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Work and Home: Addressing the Urgent Needs of Returning Veterans
USC Campus (October 2013)
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The Revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles
The New Wilshire Grand (May 2013)
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USC Schwarzenegger Institute: A Forum on Historic Immigration Reform
VIP Luncheon (April 2013)
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Los Angeles Mayoral Debate
VIP Reception (April 2013)
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The Challenge of Politics in America
Election 2012: California and the Nation, A Town Hall Discussion (October 2012)
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The Challenge of Change
A Discussion on the Affordable Care Act Ruling (September 2012)
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Investments in the Future: How Can California Prepare for a Future that is Already Here?
A Discussion on Immigration and Demographics in California (April 2012)
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Investments in the Future
A Discussion on the Future of Community Redevelopment (February 2012)
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Investments in the Future
The Ports of Southern California (November 2011)
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Santa Monica Place
A Case Study in Public-Private Collaboration (April 2011)
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Political Future of California
A Discussion on the Political and Economic Status of California (September 2010)
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Leadership in Health Policy
A Discussion on the Role of Technology, the Recently Passed Healthcare Bill, and Rising Healthcare Costs (April 2010)
Leadership in Policy and Politics
A Discussion on the Distinguished Career of U.S. Congressman Gary Miller (February 2010)
NFL Stadium Presentation featuring Ed Roski
A Presentation and Discussion on the Proposed NFL Stadium in the City of Industry
Hosted by Edward P. Roski, Jr. and Majestic Realty Co. (September 2009)
Dean’s State of the School Breakfast
April 2009
Dean’s Speaker Series at MTA Headquarters
A Discussion on the Transformation of Transportation in Los Angeles (March 2009)
Dean’s Speaker Series at Los Angeles City Hall
A Discussion on the Revitalization of Downtown Los Angeles (October 2008)
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Dean’s Speaker Series at L.A. Live
Athenian Society’s inaugural event and an exclusive behind-the-scene tour of L.A. Live (April 2008)