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The school has officially responded to our concerns and will move our commencement to a more suitable venue that accommodates all of our guests. I am moved by the way so many of you contributed to this outcome through your persistence and shared focus. We have ensured that this day …

May 6, 2005

Recommendations Regarding 2005 USC SOWK Commencement Exercises

Recommendations Regarding 2005 USC SOWK Commencement Exercises

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Started by Anonymous 21 years, 5 months ago
REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING 2005 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES To: Dean Marilyn Flynn, Dean, USC School of Social Work Dean Jacqueline Mondros, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Dean Elizabeth Pringle-Hornsby, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Hilary Chisum, Special Events Program Coordinator From: 2005 Graduating MSW Students, Represented by the School of Social Work Graduation Committee Date: February 23, 2005 Subject:2005 Commencement Recommendations Members of the 2005 School of Social Work Graduating Class respectfully request that the following alternative recommendations with regard to commencement be considered: VENUE The recent request of the university fire marshal that commencement exercises at the Lyon Center be a ticketed event thereby limiting the number of guests able to attend, the increasing size of this and subsequent graduating classes, the general dissatisfaction of past, present and current students regarding the unceremonious ambiance of the Lyon Center, and the University

Updates

March 2, 2005

The feedback coming from my fellow students confirms that the current plan for our commencement does not reflect the significance of our hard work. We are currently preparing to present this collection of signatures to the administration to demonstrate the level of consensus regarding the venue.

March 2, 2005

The momentum behind this request reflects a shared desire for a graduation ceremony that truly honors the culmination of our graduate studies. Seeing this level of consensus confirms that our concerns regarding the venue and the inclusion of our families are held by many. We are now preparing to present these collective insights to the administration with clarity and respect.

Reached 100 supporters

March 2, 2005

6 Comments

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David Herrera
21 years ago Featured

find a better spot. it really isnt that hard to plan ahead for a graduating class of this size.

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Marcus Salazar
21 years ago Featured

totally agree with this. it needs to change before may. dont make us settle for this.

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Sarah Yang
21 years ago Featured

Everything about the Lyon center feels so unceremonious. We deserve better than that for our big day.

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Brian Carter
21 years ago Featured

Limit tickets?? My family flew out from out of state for this. Give us a real venue that fits everyone.

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Jennifer Cho
21 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that we have to fight for space after all the tuition we paid to USC.

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Lisa Osei
21 years ago Featured

The Lyon Center is honestly the worst place for graduation. It feels like a gym class not a major milestone we worked years for.

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