IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting Spring 2023, all non-driver trip participant spots will be selected at random due to high demand. Links will accept sign-ups until 12AM Sunday
PACKING LIST:
H2O
Waivers
Flashlight /headlamp
PROFESSOR: Michael Petitti
DEPARTMENT: Associate Professor (Teaching) of Writing
RATE MY PROFESSOR: 5/5
“Dr. Michael Petitti is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Thematic Option Honors Program. In Thematic Option, Dr. Petitti teaches courses on literature, film, cultural studies, and writing. He also works with the Prison Education Project (PEP) to teach an introductory film studies course. In addition, Dr. Petitti teaches a summer course on food and class in Los Angeles, and he hosts a revolving film screening series (Tunnel Vision) with an array of special guests. His specializations are cultural studies, film, literature and critical theory, and food studies.“ Read more here
PEAK: Wisdom Tree
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
SCENERY: Short hike with big elevation. Leads to beautiful views of Los Angeles
FUN FACT: “Legend has it that theom/los-angeles-wisdom-tree/ Wisdom Tree (or as some call it the Magic Tree) on the summit of Burbank Peak was the only tree left standing after a devastating wildfire fire in 2007 burned more than 817 acres in and around Griffith Park, including Dante’s View and Captain’s Roost”
TRIP LEAD: Eliza!
Contact Eliza: ejbarr@usc.edu