News Advisory: NBA All-Star Damian Lillard to Speak at WSU Commencement

What: Damian Lillard will participate in three events during Weber State University commencement on May 1. Lillard earned his degree in professional sales in the College of Applied Science & Technology.
 

  • Commencement, 8 a.m., Dee Events Center, Ogden, Utah. Damian will speak briefly as one of two student speakers.
  • Short news conference immediately following commencement in the Dee Events Center Team Room 15, approximately 9:15 a.m. 
  • College of Applied Science & Technology graduation, 10 a.m., Dee Events Center. Lillard and fellow graduates will walk across the stage individually to pick up diplomas.

Credentials: Tickets are not required to attend WSU commencement events. However, those who want to take pictures from the floor and attend the news conference must have media credentials.
 
Parking: Parking is free at the Dee Events Center. Live trucks will have space reserved on the west side of the Dee near the tunnel.
 
Video Availability: Video and still shots will be available by accessing FTP files at files.alveymedia.com:8080. Files will be uploaded as they become available with a goal of everything uploaded by 3 p.m. MDT.

Username: WSU2015
Password: WSU2015
                                                           
Streaming: A live stream of Weber State’s commencement will be available online, beginning at 8 a.m.
 
Dress Request: In keeping with the event, those who are on the floor are requested to dress in dark colors, preferably purple
or black.
 
Media RSVP: If you plan to attend any of the events, please alert Allison Hess or Paul Grua.
 
Additional Info: For more information about WSU commencement events, visit weber.edu/WSUToday/042215_Graduation.html.
  
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Author:
Allison Barlow Hess, public relations director
801-626-7948 • ahess@weber.edu
Contact:
Allison Barlow Hess, public relations director
801-626-7948 • ahess@weber.edu
 
Paul Grua, media relations director, WSU Athletics
801-626-7414 • pgrua@weber.edu