Image of Memorial Union flagpole, from the Quad, with United States flag, California flag and the University of California flag at half-staff.
United States, California State and University of California flags being flown at half staff

In Honor of Dolly Parton

  • by Molly Skye Watson

Per presidential proclamation, the American flag, California flag, and the University of California flag are flown at half-staff at the Memorial Union in honor of Dolly Parton.

The flag is being flown at half-staff from August 26 until sunset on September 1, 2026 to honor:

Dolly Parton
American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist
January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026

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Image of Memorial Union flagpole, from the Quad, with United States flag, California flag and the University of California flag at half-staff.