Special Celebrations
There are several special celebrations that take place prior to Commencement Day:
Senior SCend Off
Thursday, May 2, 2013 (Tentative)
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Argue Plaza
A free BBQ for the Class of 2013, hosted by the Alumni Association
Lavender Celebration
Saturday, May 4, 2013
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Argue Plaza
LGBTQ and ALLY graduates should register and guests should RSVP at www.usc.edu/lgbt/lavender
Wednesday, May 15
Phi Kappa Phi Initiation Ceremony
pkp@usc.edu
1:30 p.m.
Bing Theater
Invitation-only ceremony honoring new Phi Kappa Phi honor society faculty and student initiates.
Thursday, May 16
Student Recognition Awards Ceremony
sturec@usc.edu
Bovard Auditorium
Invitation-only ceremony. Awards presented include The Order of Troy, The Order of Areté, and The Order of the Laurel and the Palm.
Wall of Scholars Ceremony
3:00 p.m. Leavey Library, Weingart Reading Room
Invitation-only ceremony and reception hosted by the Skull and Dagger Society.
USC Athletics Graduate Celebration
2:00 p.m. Galen Center
Invitation-only ceremony for graduating athletes.
Sol Price School of Public Policy Academic Awards Ceremony
3:30 p.m. Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Grand Ballroom
Baccalaureate
5:00 p.m.
Bovard Auditorium
African American Cultural Celebration
8:00 p.m.
Bovard Auditorium
www.usc.edu/cbcsa
(213) 740-8257
Asian Pacific Cultural Celebration
8:00 p.m.
Ronald Tutor Campus Center, Grand Ballroom
Chicano/Latino Graduate Celebration
8:00 p.m.
Howard Jones Field
www.usc.edu/student-affairs/elcentro
(213) 740-1480
Friday, May 17
Ph.D. Reception
Robed Ph.D. candidates, their families and advisors are invited to convene for light refreshments before lining up for Commencement.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Associates Park
No tickets are required
Commencement Day Welcome for New Grads
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Widney Alumni House
The USC Alumni Association invites the university’s newest alumni, the Class of 2013, and their families to visit the Widney Alumni House on Commencement Day 2013.
Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., take a relaxing break, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the benefits of your complimentary Alumni Association membership.