Congratulations, USC School of Social Work 2008 Graduates!
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Social Work Ceremony Theme
“Reaching Out, Advocating for Change, Impacting Our World”
Social Work Ceremony Speaker
Dr. Marleen Wong
USC School of Social Work MSW Class of 1971
Director, LAUSD Crisis Counseling and Intervention Services
Director, LAUSD/RAND/UCLA Trauma Services Adaptation Center for Schools
Social Work Ceremony – Lyon Center
Friday, May 16, 2008
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 five (5) tickets. Tickets are required for children three (3) years and older.
Ticket Distribution
March 25 & 27
UPC: SWC Courtyard, 11am-1pm, 4-5:30pm
OCC: See Pancy Holtsberg
City Center: See Thomas Camacho, 8:30am-4:30pm
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. Webcast address: http://sowkweb.usc.edu/watchgrad.html
Social Work Ceremony DVD
A DVD of the social work ceremony is available for $20. Place your order now!
Social Work Ceremony Rehearsal
A rehearsal will not be held.
Honor Cords
Students who have earned an overall grade point average of 3.85 or better at the end of Fall 2007 semester will be recognized as Dean’s Scholars. The school will provide Dean’s Scholars with an honor cord free of charge. Pick-up location: Dean's Recognition Ceremony on May 9 or MRF 201 on May 12-15
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
Thandiwe Gregory
Graduation Committee Chair
tgregory@usc.edu
