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Looking for a quick morning getaway to start your weekend off right? Join us on this cute 2.8 mile loop around Kenneth Hahn Recreation Area with Spanish Professor Dr. Leah Kemp!
PACKING LIST:
H2O (more than you think!)
Snacks!
Waivers
PROFESSOR: Leah Kemp (pictured on our last hike with her!)
DEPARTMENT: Dornsife Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Amazing Spanish professor! . . . She's a very fun person to talk to outside of class subjects as well!"
Dr. Leah Kemp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures at the University of Southern California (USC). With a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UCLA, her academic expertise spans Latin American film, contemporary narrative, and ethnic identity. Her research and teaching interests include Latin American cinema, post-dictatorship cultural production, and testimonial literature, reflecting her diverse academic background, which includes studies in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. Dr. Kemp is also an ACTFL-certified Oral and Writing Proficiency Tester, demonstrating a strong commitment to language pedagogy. Recognized with multiple grants and fellowships, she continues to contribute to scholarship and curriculum development in Hispanic studies. Having taught a wide range of language, literature, and culture courses at both USC and UCLA, Dr. Kemp is deeply committed to fostering an engaging and immersive learning environment.
PEAK: Kenneth Hahn
DIFFICULTY: 1/5
SCENERY: This trail begins in the Kenneth Hahn Japanese Garden, with tons of plants along the way! On a clear day (fingers crossed) both the Los Angeles Skyline and the San Gabriel mountains can be seen in the distance!
FUN FACT: Kenneth Hahn is named after the only elected politician to meet Martin Luther King Jr. upon his arrival to Los Angeles in 1961!
TRIP LEAD: Reyna