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Congratulations, USC School of Social Work 2009 Graduates!
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Social Work Ceremony Theme
“Striving For a Better World Through Service and Social Justice”

Social Work Ceremony Speaker

Laura Chick
USC School of Social Work MSW Class of 1987
Los Angeles City Controller

Social Work Ceremony – Lyon Center
Friday, May 15, 2009
10:00 am            Doors open for guests
10:45 am            Graduate seating
11:00 am            Ceremony
1:00 pm              Reception across from MRF

Tickets for Social Work Ceremony
Each social work graduate can claim up to four (4) tickets. Tickets are required for children three (3) years and older. Graduates are required to fill out the ticket request form.

Additional Ticket Request - NEW
Those who entered the lottery for a fifth ticket, will receive one. There will be no further lotteries.

Ticket Distribution
Tuesday, April 21 & Thursday, April 23
City Center: see Erika Flores
Orange County: see Pancy Holtsberg
University Park: 11am-12pm in front of MRF; 4-5pm MRF 221

Guests with Special Needs
The Lyon Center is wheelchair accessible and has designated wheelchair areas. Please indicate on your ticket request form if you have ticketed guests with special needs or disabilities.

Strollers
Please inform your guests with small children that strollers are not allowed in the Lyon Center gym. Strollers must be left in the designated area in the hallway. The university is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Social Work Ceremony Live Webcast
Family and friends unable to attend the ceremony can watch it online. Limited seating will also be available in the Hamovitch Research Center, MRF 1st Floor. Watch webcast

Social Work Ceremony DVD
A DVD of the social work ceremony is available for purchase; order now.

Social Work Ceremony Rehearsal
A rehearsal will not be held.

Volunteers
Non-graduating students are highly encouraged to volunteer for commencement. Please fill out the online form.

Contacts



Elizabeth Pringle-Hornsby
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
pringleh@usc.edu



Hillary Chisum
Special Events Coordinator

h.chisum@usc.edu


Deborah Lee
Graduation Committee Chair
leedebor@usc.edu