University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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DR. RUFUS VON KLEINSMID CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY Men who influence the minds of men, influence the world. These words by Rufus Bernhord von KleinSmid may explain one of his reasons for choosing education as a profession. On October 10, 1921, Dr. von KleinSmid accepted the presidency of USC and remained in that office for twenty-five years, until he was elevated to the position of Chancellor. Two of Dr. von KleinSmid ' s most outstanding contributions to USC were the establishment of the Department of International Relations and the Foreign Student Pro- gram. As a result, USC is among the top three United States Universities in the number of foreign student enrollments. Today Dr. von KleinSmid finds himself to be one of the most renowned and respected leaders in the field of education. 21

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Dr. Norman Topping serves as the seventh President of USC and is the second alumnus to hold this office. Previous to his position as President, Dr. Topping spent sixteen years with the U.S. Public Health Service where he rose to the position of Assistant Surgeon General. He was also Vice- President for Medical Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Topping is often seen on the golf course, and was also a crew member of the Sirius II, the first boat to finish in the 1961 Los Angeles to Honolulu yacht race. DR. NORMAN TOPPING PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY 20

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TRACY STREVEY VICE - PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Previously Dean of the College of Let- ters, Arts and Sciences, Dr. Strevey has been at USC since 1948. As Vice-Presi- dent of Academic Affairs, he makes cer- tain that Troy contributes well-prepared leaders to the civic, intellectual, political and economic worlds. He holds mem- bership in Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Delta Theta social fraternity. As a Vice-President of the University, Dr. Strevey is often honored OS the main speaker at banquets and meetings.