University of Virginia graduates, families and faculty members will wear some 25,000 white ribbons at this weekend’s commencement ceremony as a sign of their pledge to reject violence.
The campaign comes two weeks after a 22-year-old fourth-year, Yeardley Love, was found dead in her apartment. Her ex-boyfriend, also a UVa student, has been charged in her death.
“The campaign is in response to the recent and sudden passing of a classmate and other instances of gender-related violence that have occurred at the university during this academic year,” a news release said.
UVa’s graduation will be held on the Lawn on Sunday. UVa President John T. Casteen III will deliver the commencement address, his final public speech to the university as president before he retires this summer.
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