In response to the ongoing chaos at Evergreen State College, President George Bridges and the board of trustees announced this year’s commencement will be held off- campus.
President George Bridges announced in an email on Tuesday that the college’s June 16 commencement will now be held off-campus in response to the chaos that has resulted from Professor Bret Weinstein’s refusal to participate in the “Day of Absence” event which asked all white community members to leave campus for the day.
Evergreen was shut down last week after a phoned-in threat was made against the college’s “communists” who have been leading an effort to have Weinstein’s suspended without pay.
This week, a group of student activists was photographed roaming the school grounds with baseball bats before a university official asked them to keep weapons off campus.
President George Bridges’ email can be read below.
Evergreen’s commencement is a celebration of achievement, and a high point of the year for our graduates, their families, and our whole community.
In consideration of recent events, and in consultation with the Evergreen Board of Trustees, I have decided we will celebrate commencement at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, on Friday, June 16.
The stadium is a great, central venue, which is secure and offers plenty of seating and parking to accommodate our community.
Our coordinating team is in action now to plan and prepare for what will be a meaningful day of celebration. They will soon share with you important details about times and the program. Meanwhile, I’m looking forward to welcoming you at Cheney Stadium on June 16.
Best,
George
George S. Bridges
President
The Evergreen State College
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