Duke University: Jerry Seinfeld speech prompts student walkouts at commencement ceremony
Hindustan TimesA large group of Duke University students walked out of the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12, protesting against the guest speaker at the event - comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Jerry Seinfeld's speech at Duke University commencement ceremony prompts dozens of pro-Palestine students to stage a walkout. Jerry Seinfeld at Duke University's commencement ceremony Despite the commotion, Seinfeld eventually received an honorary degree and addressed the still-seated crowd without interruptions. Duke spokesperson Frank Tramble released a statement addressing the commencement ceremony scene at the university, “We understand the depth of feeling in our community, and as we have all year, we respect the right of everyone at Duke to express their views peacefully, without preventing graduates and their families from celebrating their achievement.” Duke students stepping up their pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Seinfeld's presence adds to the string of student-led protests at campuses across the US.
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