The College of Southern California will host an occasion to have a good time the commencement of scholars on the LA Memorial Coliseum after canceling the varsity's graduation ceremony as a consequence of issues stemming from campus protests final week.
The “Trojan Household Commencement Celebration” will happen on Could 9 and can characteristic shock performances, drone exhibits, fireworks and the varsity's marching band. College students and their family members will share the venue with different teams on the similar time. USC stated it couldn’t have its fundamental ceremony within the Coliseum because it was absolutely booked.
“Please be a part of us with your loved ones and family members subsequent Thursday to have a good time your accomplishments in an enormous method — and are available collectively as a Troy household,” the college stated in an announcement.
The graduation ceremony for the category of 2024 was canceled after the college referred to as the police to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus final week. The campus protests resulted within the faculty being closed to most people.
In its assertion in regards to the new occasion, the college stated it tried to seek out different locations to have a good time, apparently doing so after canceling the official commencement ceremony.
“We additionally checked out a number of various arenas round Los Angeles – which on such brief discover had comparable issues,”
Every graduate will obtain as much as six tickets for individuals who attend.
