IMPORTANT UPDATE: STARTING 11/5/2023 WE WILL BE REVERTING TO FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Sign ups will open 9PM on Sundays of Wave release (instead of being open 9PM-12AM)
Come along for this lovely out-and-back hike near Pasadena with IR professor Iva Bozovic! This trail features beautiful creeks, waterfalls, and views from the San Gabriels. NOTE: This is a DPE x PEAKS event. You need to be a member of DPE to attend this hike.
PACKING LIST:
WAIVERS
HATS + SUNSCREEN
WATER!!
Hiking shoes/sneakers
Snacks (optional)
PROFESSOR: Iva Bozovic
DEPARTMENT: International Relations
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Iva is an incredible professor and is one of the rare ones; her authenticity shines through in every single class she teaches.”
Iva Bozovic is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California. Her research explores the interaction of formal and informal institutions with implications for private sector development, governance, and corruption. Her published works have examined the role of social capital and social networks in the growth of small and medium-sized businesses in post-communist economies. She is also researching and writing about ways to improve data literacy among undergraduate students in International Relations and Political Science. Prof. Bozovic also consults with international development organizations, and their partners working on issues related to private sector development. She teaches international political economy, development, economic institutions and trade. She received her Ph.D. in Political Economy and MA in Economics at USC.
PEAK: Brown Mountain Dam
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Experience multiple shallow stream crossings, beautiful trees, and lovely views.
FUN FACT: This hike is right next to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab!
TRIP LEAD: CELIA WOOD