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UCLA's main commencement ceremony
WHAT:
UCLA College of Letters and Science commencement ceremony
WHO:
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Speakers: UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and author Arianna Huffington (Former President Bill Clinton will not speak, as previously scheduled.)
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Approximately 4,000 graduating students
- Approximately 12,000 family, friends and guests
WHEN:
5 p.m. on Friday, June 13
WHERE:
UCLA's Pauley Pavilion
MEDIA CHECK-IN:
Press will be required to check in at Gate 2 of Pauley Pavilion.
PARKING:
Traffic will be very heavy and parking tight, so please arrive as early as possible.
- Microwave and satellite trucks: Parking available on Charles E. Young Drive West. (From Wilshire Boulevard, head north on Gayley Avenue; make a right on Strathmore Drive and a quick left onto Charles E. Young Drive West.) Curbside parking spaces will be barricaded and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus map: www.ucla.edu/map.
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Other press vehicles: Journalists in passenger vehicles should show valid credentials for courtesy parking in Lots 6 and 8.
TELEVISION CREWS:
Due to space constraints and fire marshal concerns, TV cameras will have the option of utilizing one of two filming locations in Pauley Pavilion, both of which are at least 150 feet from the stage — one on a riser on the floor, the other in an elevated press section. Due to fire marshal restrictions, camera crews will not be permitted to switch locations or roam the floor during the ceremony. Please plan accordingly and bring proper lenses. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Filming live from Pauley Pavilion will require a cable run of approximately 500 feet, with yellow jacket protection in all walkways. In addition to an audio feed of the program, a live video feed will be available on site.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Phil Hampton, 310-206-1460 (office), 310-466-8848 (cell)
Elizabeth Kivowitz, 310-206-1458 (office), 310-466-8769 (cell)