Harvard event with Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma ends after fire alarm
Culture · First reported 8 Nov, 00:02 · Updated 00:34
A Harvard discussion featuring Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma ended early after a fire alarm sounded during the question-and-answer portion. Graduate student union members were picketing outside, and the union denied responsibility for the alarm.
- Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma took part in a Harvard discussion despite the graduate student union’s request that they cancel, reschedule or move the event.
- Protesters demonstrated outside the venue, and the alarm sounded during the question-and-answer portion; organizers ended the event and escorted the speakers out.
- The union denied responsibility for the alarm and said its strike sought wage increases and workplace protections.
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- Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma
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- Sanders Theatre at Harvard University
- Event outcome
- Ended during the question-and-answer portion after a fire alarm sounded
- Union strike
- The Harvard Graduate Student Union said it was seeking wage increases and protections for non-citizens and against harassment and discrimination
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