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USC Aiken Academic Events Kick Off the Fall Semester

Aiken, SC (08/20/2019) — The University of South Carolina Aiken's annual Freshman Convocation ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 21, kicks off the academic events for the Fall 2019 semester, which officially begins Thursday, Aug. 22.

Media representatives are invited to cover any of the events below. Those interested are asked to e-mail: news@usca.edu

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

9 a.m. Class of 2023 gathers at fountain in Quad

9:30 a.m. Traditional Freshman Bridge Crossing -- Class of 2023 walks across the Pacer Pedestrian Bridge for their first official academic ceremony in the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Dr. Mark Hollingsworth, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will lead the processional while playing the bagpipes. The top two students will carry the Class of 2023 banner, followed by Dr. Jordan, chancellor; Dr. Daren Timmons, provost, and SGA President Q'Ladrin Qourters.

10 a.m. Freshman Convocation Ceremony - Renee Watson, author of Piecing Me Together, is the guest speaker

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

First day of classes