Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.
While this hike is only 5 miles long, it takes you to one of Los Angeles’ most iconic destinations, the Hollywood Sign. You can’t go to school in LA and not experience this landmark. Join us this Sunday for a hike filled with incredible views of downtown LA, and hear all about Dr. Gibson’s extensive knowledge on global climate regimes and climate conferences.
PACKING LIST:
Sunscreen
H2O
Comfortable shoes
WAIVERS!
Snacks*
Hat and Sunnies*
*Optional
WE WILL PROVIDE:
Awesome Vibes
Good Views
PROFESSOR: Dr. Shannon Gibson
DEPARTMENT: Dornsife
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "I love her positive energy"
Dr. Gibson teaches courses on global environmental politics, globalization, global public health, non-state actors and social movements. She’s an accredited observer with the United Nations, a member of ISA, ASA, Climate Reality Leadership Corps, Climate Justice Project, Global Justice Ecology Project , and the recipient of USC’s 2017 “Fem-vironentalist of the Year” Award in 2017!
She received her Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Miami in 2011. From USC’s website: “Her research focuses on the role of civil and “uncivil” society participation in transnational politics. As part of her dissertation, "Dynamics of Radicalization: The Rise of Radical Environmentalism against Climate Change,” she conducted field and participant observation research at a variety of international summits, including World Social Forums in Brazil and Senegal, the 2010 G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, and the United Nations climate negotiations in Copenhagen, Cancun and Paris in order to assess the impact of environmental social movements and activist networks.” In short, she’s had some pretty incredible experiences in environmental politics, so tag along to hear all about them!
PEAK: Hollywood Sign via Innsdale Trail and Mt Lee Drive
DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5
SCENERY: The Hollywood Sign!!!! And great views of downtown LA
FUN FACT: The Hollywood sign was supposed to be temporary to sell real estate, and it used to say “HOLLYWOODLAND”
TRIP LEAD: Zach (Eggy) Eggleton
Contact Zach: zeggleto@usc.edu
Read Zach’s bio here.