Special Events at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

This event marks the launch of the USC Price Human Rights Speaker’s Series with a talk by David Kaye, Professor of Law at UC Irvine and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression. Professor Kaye, a former State Department lawyer, was appointed by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2014 as its principal monitor of freedom of opinion and expression. He conducts country missions and reports to the UN on some of the key issues in free expression worldwide, such as the safety of journalists, severe restrictions placed on Internet access and usage, the chilling effects of electronic surveillance, hate speech and incitement to violence. His research and writings have focused on accountability for human rights abuses, international humanitarian law, and international laws governing the use of force. He has published essays in such publications as Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, Foreign Policy and the LA Times. Kaye speaks about the challenges to freedom of expression in the digital age and the threats posed to minority expression worldwide.

In this DECIDE interview, Ali Abbas and George Bekey reflect on recent advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence , and discuss their ethical implications.

Join the Price Rawjee Family Student Conversation Series for a lunchtime discussion on the South Los Angles Transit Empowerment Zone (Slate-Z) featuring Price Alum and current Slate – Z Director, Heddy Nam and Director of the Price Center for Social Innovation, Dr. Gary Painter. SLATE-Z is an historic and unprecedented partnership of over 50 public, private, and community-based organizations dedicated to moving residents to economic opportunity. The collaborative seeks to capitalize on opportunities brought by public transit and align and leverage the individual and collective assets of partners working in the area. In June 2016, after a second attempt, Slate-Z was awarded Federal Promise Zone designation that will open doors for federal funding and investment in South LA.

In honor and remembrance of the heroes and victims of 9/11, USC and it’s Department of Public Safety in conjunction with the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy talk about the tragic day and the effects it has had on us personally and our way of life. Remarks by: USC Department of Public Safety, Chief John Thomas USC Dean of Religious Life, Varun Soni USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dean, Jack Knott Jennifer Massey, 9/11 Memorial Student Leader & USC Alumna

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Libby Williams Project Manager, AMP SoCal Deepak Bahl Program Director and Co-Principal Investigator USC Center for Economic Development Jay Williams U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Jack Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Dion Jackson Program Director, USC Center for Economic Development Daniel Glasson Community Investment Program Director Dept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment Dan Green Senior Analyst, US Navy/Joint Manufacturing Region Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center Brad Botwin Director of Industrial Studies, Dept. of Commerce Office of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and Security Michael Gilroy Program Director, Defense Industry Adjustment Program Dept. of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. Speakers: David Blanco President, Performance Ascent, Inc. Operational Improvement & Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCal Mike Quindazzi Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) David J. Blanco is the President of Performance Ascent, Inc., a California company that supports the mission of assisting aerospace and defense (A&D), and other major industry suppliers to develop supplier competitiveness across the U.S. He is a leader in implementing continuous improvement systems for small- to mid-size business suppliers to help them become significant players in the A&D industry. He is a former member of the Board of Examiners for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, former Senior Examiner for the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE), and CAPE Judge, as well as numerous community and civic organization boards. Blanco is also a former founder and Board Officer of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA). Blanco currently serves on the Board of Directors for California’s Baldrige program, co-chairman of the SoCal Aerospace Council – an LAEDC initiative. His education in Business Management includes undergraduate studies at the University of Redlands, and graduate studies at the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont University. Mike Quindazzi is Managing Director for the Pacific Southwest region of PwC. He has over 25 years of management consulting and industry experience. He is responsible for growing revenues for a $650M business unit within PwC and developing innovative approaches to solving complex business issues. He is a frequent speaker on PwC's Global Megatrends that influence business, emerging technology and society alike. Recently Quindazzi and his team worked closely with the LAEDC & SDREDC on “The Changing Face of Aerospace in Southern California” report. Quindazzi’s team oversees PwC’s local community service efforts with a focus on youth education. He is active with the LAEDC Board of Governors and the Co-Chair of the Aerospace Council with passion for economic development. Quindazzi holds a BA from Montclair State University where he graduated with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude, and was granted honorary membership from the Phi Kappa Phi Honor.

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: Libby Williams Project Manager, AMP SoCal David Blanco President, Performance Ascent, Inc. Operational Improvement & Capital Access Chair, AMP SoCal James Watson President & CEO, California Manufacturing & Technology Consultants Supplier Network Chair, AMP SoCal Ray Elledge Education Program Manager, Verisurf 3D Measurement Workforce & Training Chair, AMP SoCal Jason Miller Senior Research Officer, California State University, Channel Islands Research & Innovation Chair, AMP SoCal Marie Talnack Director, Technology Transfer/Industry Clinic Office, Cal Poly Pomona Infrastructure & Site Development Chair, AMP SoCal Jeff Williamson Statewide Director, Center for International Trade Development (CITD) Trade & International Investment Chair, AMP SoCal

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: James Watson President & CEO, California Manufacturing & Technology Consultants Supplier Network Chair, AMP SoCal Marwan Hammouri President & CEO, Brek Manufacturing Mike Swords Vice President, Partnerships, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Martha Daniel Founder, President & CEO, Information Management Resource, Inc.

The USC Price Center for Economic Development (CED) welcomes the first Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMP SoCal) Bi-Annual Meeting. In 2014, CED and the City of Los Angeles joined forces to develop and submit an ambitious proposal to the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Their application to become part of the nationwide Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative was selected and Southern California became a federally designated manufacturing community. This important distinction acknowledges the significance of the region to the nation’s economy, while also designating preference to $1.3 billion in federal funding opportunities available throughout the country. Speakers: James Watson President & CEO, California Manufacturing & Technology Consultants Supplier Network Chair, AMP SoCal Marwan Hammouri President & CEO, Brek Manufacturing Mike Swords Vice President, Partnerships, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Martha Daniel Founder, President & CEO, Information Management Resource, Inc.

Ali Abbas, director of the USC Center for Interdisciplinary Decisions and Ethics (DECIDE) talks to Carl Spetzler the CEO and Chairman, Strategic Decisions Group; and, Program Director, Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate Program. Dr. Spetzler specializes in strategy development, business innovation, and strategic change management. He has developed creative business strategies for major financial institutions, capital-intensive companies, high-technology manufacturers, and systems businesses. To find out more about DECIDE visit our website decide.usc.edu

The Executive Education Forum for Policy at USC Price offers a broad base of specialized non-degree certificate programs for local and global leaders. The Forum is a suite of programs targeting public sector and other senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders, and is designed to deepen their understanding of substantive policy issues, augment their ability to leverage and increase existing public sector capacity, and foster leadership – all with the purpose of improving public and nonprofit administration and solving public problems. The Forum achieves this by bringing together world-renowned faculty of USC Price, experienced practitioners and a dynamic curriculum to teach and reach across boundaries. George Minter Regional Vice President, External Affairs and Environmental Strategy, SoCalGas Steve Oda Manager, Business Resiliency Operations, Southern California Edison Tomaso Giannelli Outrage Communications Project Manager, Southern California Edison

Leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors gathered at USC on April 27 for a summit to launch a sustained, collaborative effort to end homelessness in Los Angeles and serve as a model for other communities. From housing and supportive services to business and technology solutions, panelists outline framework for tackling one of society’s most intractable problems. Moderater: Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Panelists: Jan Perry General Manager, Economic & Workforce Development Department City of Los Angeles Michael Alvidrez CEO, Skid Row Housing Trust Nicole Esparza Associate Professor, USC Price Director, Graduate Programs in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Margaux Helvey Vice President of Fund Development & Community Engagement LA Family Housing The endeavor builds upon long-standing work by faculty, students and staff across the university, and in particular the USC School of Social Work. In Los Angeles County, some 44,000 individuals are homeless on any given night — up from 39,000 in 2013. Although New York City has a larger number and a higher per-capita rate, Los Angeles has one of the nation’s densest homeless populations. In just one year, the county spends $965 million on healthcare, law enforcement and social services for homeless single adults. The county also has a high rate of people experiencing chronic homelessness. Despite higher concentrations in the urban core, the homeless population is spread out across the region, from the Antelope Valley to the South Bay to the southeastern edges of the county. And while in most U.S. communities the homeless are sheltered, in Los Angeles, some 70 percent are on the street, according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The estimated cost of building enough housing units to support the current homeless population in Los Angeles is $1.8 billion over 10 years, and that does not include necessary social services. The causes of homelessness are numerous and often interrelated, requiring multiple perspectives and tactics, several speakers noted. Homeless populations include veterans, the mentally ill, elderly, foster youth, former prisoners, young families, victims of domestic abuse, the chronically ill, and the unemployed or underemployed.

Pi Alpha Alpha is the National Society for Public Affairs and Administration and is an affiliate of the American Society for Public Administration. Its purposes are to: encourage and reward scholarship and accomplishment among students and practitioners of public affairs and administration, promote the advancement of education and scholarship in the art and science of public affairs and administration, and foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of governmental and related public service operation. To be eligible for membership, undergraduates must have completed 15 semester hours in public affairs or public administration, maintain a 3.5 GPA in public affairs/administration and 3.0 GPA overall, and hold 2nd semester junior year standing. Graduate students must have completed at least fifty percent of required course work (minimum of 18 units) and hold a minimum GPA of 3.7. USC Price encourages membership in public policy-related honors societies. These organizations unite peers of distinguished academic merit, character, and achievement.

Join the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy for an in-depth look into the Iraq War with General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus. Speaker: General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus Judge Widney Professor, USC Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency Moderator: David Sloane Professor, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy During this historic event, General Petraeus shares his unique insights on the Iraq War beyond "The Surge." USC Price Professor David Sloane moderates a conversation about the current state of affairs in Iraq, the continuing fight against ISIS, and the General's hopes and expectations for the future of the region.

Each year the federal government awards Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants to U.S.-based small businesses for the purpose of research and development, and strengthening small business innovation and access to new technology. Once funded, businesses will have six months to conduct a Phase I feasibility study at funding levels up to $150,000. They can then move into Phase II prototyping and testing for two years at levels up to $1 million. Businesses can then convert the funded research project into new commercial products and technologies without giving up equity or paying interest on a business loan. The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership of Southern California (AMP SoCal), led by the Price School – USC Center for Economic Development, offered a free workshop for business owners who wanted to learn how to write successful proposals to any of the 11 government agencies that run these SBIR/STTR programs. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Marie Talnack, an SBIR/STTR program expert with over 30 years of experience in writing and submitting successful grants and proposals. Attendees learned the basics of the program, how the program makes sense for their respective company and the details of how to write a competitive proposal for funding. The USC Center for Economic Development (CED) serves as a leader in facilitating sustainable economic development opportunities throughout Southern and Central California. A research center of the USC Price School of Public Policy, CED partners with community-based organizations, public agencies, and private entities to enhance their functional capacity by tapping the energy, enthusiasm, and talent of the school’s faculty, staff, and students.

For the first time in history, three women hold the top positions of leadership in Los Angeles County. With oversight on multiple issues including business development, homelessness, housing, healthcare, and an evolving criminal justice system, these positions have the capacity to wield enormous influence across the entire region. This USC Price School's Dean's Speaker Series event provides an exciting and inspirational opportunity to highlight the important policy changes that female leaders are spearheading in Los Angeles County. Speakers: Hilda Solis, Supervisor, Chair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Supervisor, First District of Los Angeles County Sachi Hamai, CEO, Los Angeles County Mary Wickham, County Counsel, Los Angeles County Moderator: Bonnie Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State & Global Policy

Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington for the annual George Washington Leadership Lecture. Established through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick '73, who also serves as the Vice Regent for California of  the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, this lecture series explores the Washington's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy. Speakers: Dr. Douglas Bradburn Founding Director, Washington Library at Mount Vernon George Sanchez Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity and History Vice Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives, USC Dornsife Moderator: David Sloane Professor, USC Price Immigration has long been a topic of political controversy in the United States. Right now, presidential candidates are taking positions, left and right, focused on defining this elusive topic, and developing "solutions" to what seems an intractable problem. George Washington served as President when the United States first grappled with immigration and naturalization politics. Although the specifics have changed, the challenges of balancing inclusiveness, economic growth, social justice, and national security were just as problematic in his time as they are today. The evening begins with a short presentation framing the problem of immigration in the Founding Era, and Washington's particular perspective by the Founding Director of the Washington Library, Dr. Douglas Bradburn. Then Professor George Sanchez, one of the nation's foremost historians, discusses the history and current controversies around immigration. After his talk, they sit down with Professor David Sloane for a conversation about some of the issues raised in the talks.

The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California (AMPSoCal) hosted an Innovation Forum on how to apply for the Dept. of Energy's $20 million Small Business Vouchers Pilot Program at five National Laboratories. Information on the DoE’s Voucher Program includes how to assist qualified small businesses with program requirements, application and evaluation process and important dates. The USC Center for Economic Development (CED) serves as a leader in facilitating sustainable economic development opportunities throughout Southern and Central California.

Environmental Leadership & Innovations Toward Zero Waste EXED Forum-Local Leaders Lunch Session: Environmental Leadership and Innovations Toward Zero Waste. Featuring: Susan Robinson, Public Affairs Director for Waste Management Amity Lumper, Director of Cascadia Consulting Group’s Recycling and Materials Management practice

The USC Price Athenian Society Dean’s Speaker Series Our country faces an abundance of challenges and opportunities as it continues to evolve as a dynamic and livable community for all citizens. Join our panelists for a unique discussion on the balance between personal privacy and civil liberties within our country and the Great American City. Moderator: Dr. Raphael Bostic Judith & John Bedrosian Chair in Governance & the Public Enterprise Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Speakers: Joe Levin, Co-Founder; Southern Poverty Law Center Jim McDonnell; Sheriff, Los Angeles County Patrick Fitzgerald; First Assistant, United States District Attorney, Central District of California Event partner: USC Price Safe Communities Institute.

Executive Education Lunch Forum Climate Change Strategic Mandates – What do we expect from our Utilities? • Professor Daniel Mazmanian, Ph.D. (moderator) • Gary Stern, Ph.D. Sr. Director of Regulatory Policy at Southern California Edison • Ken Chawkins, Ph.D. Manager of Public Policy at Southern California Gas Company • Grace Chan, M.S. Manager, Resource Planning & Development at MWD The Executive Education Forum for Policy and Administration at USC Price School (EXED) offers a broad base of specialized non-degree certificates for local and global leaders. EXED is a suite of intensive programs targeting public sector and other senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders, and is designed to deepen their understanding of substantive policy issues, augment their ability to leverage and increase existing public sector capacity, and foster leadership all with the purpose of improving public and nonprofit administration and solving public problems. These programs together help build the capacity to implement effective policy, which is central to the goal of the Bedrosian Center. EXED achieves this by bringing together the world-renowned faculty of USC Price School, experienced practitioners and a dynamic curriculum to teach and reach across sectoral boundaries.

The Office of the Provost presents a special conversation on “Democracy and Sacrifice: the meaning of military service in America” at the USC Town & Gown Auditorium. Featuring honored guest: General (ret.) David H. Petraeus Judge Widney Professor, USC Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Partner, KKR; Chairman, KKR Global Institute Discussant: Kevin Starr USC Professor and Associate Dean of Libraries California State Librarian, Emeritus

On October 15, the Price community welcomes Kevyn Orr to campus as part of the Leading from the West speaker series, in partnership with the USC Price Athenian Society’s Dean’s Speaker Series. A litigator with over three decades of experience, Orr served as the Emergency Manager of the City of Detroit, appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, which held over $18 billion in debt, and oversaw the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. Speaker: Kevyn Orr Former Emergency Manager, Detroit, Michigan Discussant: Raphael Bostic Bedrosian Chair Professor Director, Bedrosian Center on Governance, USC Price Introduction by: Deborah Castro Chair, USC Price Leadership Council Orr has extensive experience in the realms of bankruptcy, organizational restructuring, and crisis management in both the public and private sectors. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, he practiced litigation at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and joined the Resolution Trust Corporation as assistant general counsel, where he managed bankruptcy matters and high-profile cases such as Whitewater, an investigation into the real estate investments of President Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Whitewater Development Corporation.

Keynote presentation by Ananya Roy - Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin as part of the conference: Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies. This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights. Main Presentation: “The City as People’s Territory: Revisiting Urban Informality” Ananya Roy is Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. Symposium Organizers: Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USC Abel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLA Raphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

Keynote presentation by Margaret Crawford - Professor of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley as part of the conference: Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies. This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights. Main Presentation: “From the “Feel Good” City to the Just City” Margaret Crawford is a Professor of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. Symposium Organizers: Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USC Abel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLA Raphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

Keynote presentation by Saskia Sassen - Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology and Chair, The Committee on Global Thought, Colombia University as part of the conference: Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies. This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights. Main Presentation: Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology and Chair, The Committee on Global Thought, Colombia University. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. Symposium Organizers: Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USC Abel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLA Raphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

“Contesting the Streets II: Vending and Public Space in Global Cities” - a conference sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. In large cities around the world, the most contested public space is the streets and accompanying sidewalks. As a result of historic migration and immigration to urban centers, the spatial projects vying for this space have multiplied. In particular, the growth of street vending causes us to reconsider some of the fundamental concepts that we have used to understand the city. Vending can be seen as a private taking of public space. It can contribute to civic vitality as well as be an impediment to traffic flow. Vendors are often micro-entrepreneurs who cannot access the private real estate market as spaces for livelihood. The issues about the legitimate use of public space, the right to the city, and local ordinance enforcement/dereliction are often complicated by class conflict as well as the street vendors’ diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, and their migrant/immigrant status. As a result, recent street vendors’ challenges and protests have been important catalysts with far-reaching political implications about the future of our urban societies. This symposium brings together scholars and practitioners in dynamic dialogue to present empirical cases (both contemporary and historical) and larger global trends. While vending and public space has been the subject of acrimonious debate in many cities between vendors, local government, formal business and property owners, community organizations, pedestrians and alternative mobility groups, it has also been the impetus for some innovative mixed-use and inclusive arrangements for sharing urban space. Since in our largest, densest cities, local governments, urban planners, and citizens will have to find new ways to plan, design, and govern this precious urban public space, this symposium particularly seeks to shed light on possible futures and the key narratives that will need to be re-written. Towards this end, this symposium extends the first Contesting the Street conference that was held at UCLA in 2010, by expanding the geographic focus of the inquiry beyond (while still including) the Americas to gain comparative insights. Panelists: Ananya Roy is Professor of Urban Planning and Social Welfare, Meyer and Renee Luskin Chair in Inequality and Democracy, and inaugural Director of The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin. Margaret Crawford is a Professor of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley. Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology and Chair, The Committee on Global Thought, Colombia University. This conference is sponsored by SLAB, the Spatial Analysis Lab at USC Price; The César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, and the USC Bedrosian Center on Governance. Symposium Organizers: Annette M. Kim, Associate Professor at the Price School of Public Policy and Director of SLAB, Price School of Public Policy, USC Abel Valenzuela Jr., Chair of the César E. Chávez Department for Chicana/o Studies and Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Urban Planning, UCLA Raphael Bostic, Bedrosian Chair Professor and the Director of the Bedrosian Center on Governance, Price School of Public Policy, USC.

Urban Visions: Art as Social Practice is a three-part series exploring the ways in which certain ubiquitous elements of city life somehow seem invisible. At a time when the arts as social practice is becoming increasingly institutionalized, can artists continue to promote ethical and meaningful public engagement? Participants are invited to experience interactive and immersive media art, talk with artists about how they reimagine urban space, and explore nearby neighborhoods with a guided arts tour. Speaker: Rick Lowe Founder, Project Row Houses Discussant: Annette M. Kim Associate Professor, USC Price Director, Spatial Analysis Lab (SLAB) Artist Rick Lowe, a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius Grant,” is known for his pioneering work combining art practices with urban renewal to revitalize neglected neighborhoods. In a lecture, he will present an overview of his own work, including the celebrated Project Row Houses, a community-based arts and culture organization in one of Houston’s oldest African American neighborhoods. Project Row Houses turned a block and a half of rundown homes into a vital cultural center that now houses arts programs for youth, exhibition spaces, artist residencies, a mentorship program for young mothers, an organic garden, and an incubator for designs for low-income housing in the surrounding neighborhood. From Houston to New Orleans to L.A., Lowe’s visionary work shifts the view of art from traditional studio practice to a focus on engaging with and transforming the social environment. After his talk, Lowe will lead a workshop that involves brainstorming with participants about ways to connect art to neighborhood revitalization and community engagement.

2014-2015 Athenian Society Dean's Speaker Series Los Angeles faces an abundance of challenges and opportunities as it continues to evolve as a dynamic and livable community for all residents. Join our panelists for a unique discussion focusing on prominent female leaders working across multiple industries and sectors within Los Angeles, the Great American City. Moderator: Bonnie Reiss Global Director, Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy at the USC Price School Speakers: Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Paula Daniels Founder, Los Angeles Food Policy Council Commissioner, California Water Commission Mary Leslie President, Los Angeles Business Council Deidre Lind President, Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles Nury Martinez City of Los Angeles Councilwoman, 6th District

USC Price Executive Education Forum Lunch Session: Policing in the 21st Century and Cyber Security • Frank Zerunyan (moderator) Professor of the Practice of Governance, USC Price Director, Executive Education • Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor • Tamara Bogosian Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger • Michael Parker Commander, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department • Michael Orosz Assistant Director, Information Sciences Institute, USC Viterbi School • Glenn Haddox Director of Cybersecurity and Compliance, Southern California Edison The Executive Education Forum for Policy and Administration at USC Price School (EXED) offers a broad base of specialized non-degree certificates for local and global leaders. EXED is a suite of intensive programs targeting public sector and other senior, mid-level, and emerging leaders, and is designed to deepen their understanding of substantive policy issues, augment their ability to leverage and increase existing public sector capacity, and foster leadership all with the purpose of improving public and nonprofit administration and solving public problems. These programs together help build the capacity to implement effective policy, which is central to the goal of the Bedrosian Center. EXED achieves this by bringing together the world-renowned faculty of USC Price School, experienced practitioners and a dynamic curriculum to teach and reach across sectoral boundaries.

Erroll Southers presents his TEDx Talk on homegrown terrorism in America. Dr. Erroll G. Southers is the Director of Transition and Research Deployment at the Department of Homeland Security National Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) and is an adjunct professor of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.

Former Congressmen Martin Frost and Tom Davis discuss their new book, The Partisan Divide: Congress in Crisis. Martin Frost represented the Dallas-Ft. Worth area in Congress for 26 years, serving four years as Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and four years as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Tom Davis served in Congress from 1994 to 2008 representing Virginia's 11th district. During that time, he chaired the National Republican Congressional Committee for two cycles (200 and 2002), and was chairman of the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight before retiring in 2008.

Join the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington for the annual George Washington Leadership Lecture. Established through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick '73, who also serves as the Vice Regent for California of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, this lecture series explores the Father of Our Country's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy. Under Secretary of Education Ted Mitchell, Professor Denver Brunsman, and Professor David Sloane explore the definition, meaning, and evolving concepts of citizenship and civic education from the nation's founding through the 20th Century.

Town & Gown of USC Election Day Special: “Defending our Freedoms Including our Freedom to Vote” – a Salute to ROTC at USC “Reflections on the Elections” – How our Choices Impact our State, the Nation and the World featuring Bonnie M. Reiss, Global Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute

The Great American City A Conversation with Rick Caruso Athenian Society Dean’s Speaker Series Speaker: Rick J. Caruso Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Caruso Affiliated Featuring: Jack H. Knott Dean, USC Price C. Erwin and Ione L. Piper Chair and Professor Kevin D. McCarthy Executive Vice President & Director of Development, Majestic Realty Co. Rick J. Caruso is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate companies in the United States, whose portfolio of the finest retail and mixed-use properties attracts tens of millions of guests each year. Caruso Affiliated continues to be the leader in the industry for sales, popularity, growth and the highest quality portfolio. By combining a focus on driving sales, a passion for architectural and design excellence, a commitment to serving the needs of the local community, and close attention to offering a one-of-a-kind guest experience, Caruso Affiliated has become the most admired real estate development firm in the industry. Caruso Affiliated owns and manages properties such as The Grove, The Americana at Brand, The Commons at Calabasas, The Promenade at Westlake, Waterside at Marina Del Rey and 8500 Burton Way. Mr. Caruso has been widely recognized for both his business innovations and charitable contributions to the Greater Los Angeles community. He recently endowed the Caruso Catholic Center and Our Savior Parish Church at the University of Southern California, and serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California, the Board of Visitors of the Pepperdine School of Law and the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. His numerous community and philanthropic commitments include service on the boards of Para Los Niňos, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. Together with his wife, Tina, he also founded the Caruso Family Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education.

The Founding Director of the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Douglas Bradburn will join U. S. Under Secretary of Education, Ted Mitchell in exploring the definition, meaning, and evolving concepts of citizenship and civic education from the nation's founding through the 20th Century. Dr. Bradburn will discuss his extensive studies of the meaning of citizenship in Washington's time, while Under Secretary Mitchell will outline the evolution of civic education from the American Revolution to the Progressive Era. This is part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and the Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington for the annual George Washington Leadership Lecture. Established through a generous gift by Maribeth Borthwick '73, who also serves as the Vice Regent for California of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, this lecture series explores the Father of Our Country's lifelong accomplishments, providing a better understanding of him as a man, as well as his remarkable leadership, professional achievements and lasting legacy.

Drones in the United States Speaker: John Villasenor Last year, President Obama signed an aviation bill into law that will open American skies to “drones”—or more formally, unmanned aircraft systems—over the next several years. Civilian drones have many potentially beneficial applications including search and rescue, surveying, scientific research, and wildfire detection and monitoring. However, they also raise a host of complex policy issues, in particular in relation to privacy from overhead observations. This presentation begins with a brief overview of drone technology trends and the current regulatory environment. It then considers the following fundamental question: When you capture images from overhead, what are the relevant privacy frameworks? The answer depends, among other things, on whether it is the government or a private party that is doing the capturing, and on the nature of what is being observed. This talk will use a series of examples—only some of which involve drones—to describe the current privacy landscape and to illustrate the complex scenarios that legislators, regulators, and the courts will have to grapple with in the coming years. The presentation is intended to be highly interactive, and to stimulate discussion not only about drones but also about the broader policy issues raised by continued cost declines in the technologies for gathering, storing, and indexing information. John Villasenor is a professor of electrical engineering and public policy at UCLA and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a National Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Cybersecurity. His work addresses the intersection of digital technology with public policy and the law.

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business. Part 5: Panel #2 Manufacturing Technologies of Tomorrow Moderator: Mike Yost President, MESA International Mike Yost brings over 25 years of industrial, commercial and management experience to his role as President of MESA International, a global, not-for-profit industry association. Mr. Yost has spent the past two years leading MESA International to improve the non-profit’s ability to help manufacturers make sense out of the role of modern Information Technologies in their Manufacturing Operations. Panelists: Steve Prusha Manager, Strategic Systems Office, JPL Mark Goodstein Entrepreneur-in-residence, IdeaLab Lance Fountaine Industry Principle - Metals Mining and Metallurgy, OSIsoft

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business. Part 6: Panel #3 Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers to Improve Sales and Profitability Moderator: Ed Tackett Director, Rapid Tech, UCI Ed Tackett has been involved in Additive Manufacturing and Product Development for the last 16 years and has presented at more than 150 national and international events. His broad range of experience comes from working with over 700 early stage start-up companies. He offers a unique perspective on innovation and technology adoption, especially in the manufacturing sector. Panelists: Scott Melton Sales Director, Fanuc Connie Bates Chief of Customer Relations, Inland Metal Pride Kelly Kline Economic Development Director, City of Fremont

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business. Part 2: Keynote Address A Brighter Manufacturing Outlook Perry Wong Managing Director, Milken Institute Perry began his career in regional industry analysis, spatial economics, and industry development economics which he applies to his work at the Institute in studies such as “Manufacturing Matters: California’s Performance and Prospects”. Wong is an expert on regional economics, development and econometric forecasting, and he specializes in analyzing the structure, industry mix, development and public policies of a regional economy. Wong has conducted many research studies regarding regional economic development and policy impacts on both public and private fronts, including the impact of U.S. budget and trade policy changes on key U.S. industries and regions; healthcare reform and its implications on the balance of the U.S. budget; the pharmaceutical industry and more.

Welcome to the CNMI (California Network for Manufacturing Innovation) Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2014 in partnership with the USC Center for Economic Development. Join fellow manufacturers, economic development professionals, city representatives, lenders, academia and technology developers to learn how manufacturers are using new technologies to grow their business. Part 7: Panel #4 Financing Technology Moderator: Jeff Jones Vice President, Growthink Jeff Jones has an extensive background in corporate finance and financial services, with an emphasis on assisting emerging and middle market companies with debt and growth financing. During his 9 year tenure at Growthink, Jeff has led more than 300 client engagements spanning industries including IT, healthcare, financial services, mobile, real estate, consumer products, and media/entertainment. Panelists: Brian Harrison VP Relationship Manager, AmericanWest Bank John V. Palyo President, Grow America Fund, Inc. Jerry Knotts President, California Coast Venture, Inc.