USC | University of Southern California: Thousands of people stream into USC Village for its Aug. 17 grand opening celebration. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
USC | University of Southern California: Lunch on the great lawn (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
USC | University of Southern California: Sculptor Christopher Slatoff, Niki Nikias and USC President C. L. Max Nikias at the unveiling of the Hecuba. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
USC | University of Southern California: Antonio Villaraigosa and USC President C. L. Max Nikias at the celebration of the grand opening of USC Village. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
USC | University of Southern California: Audience at the USC Village Celebration (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)
USC | University of Southern California: Band director Art Bartner leads the Trojan Marching Band at the USC Village opening. (USC Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
USC | University of Southern California: A statue of Hecuba rises 20 feet above passersby in the USC Village Central Piazza. (USC Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
USC | University of Southern California: Sculptor Michael Slatoff, left, Niki Nikias and C. L. Max Nikias admire Hecuba after the sculpture's unveiling. (USC Photo/Michael Owen Baker)