The candidates include 359 undergraduates and 108 graduate students.

Elliott Stollar, associate professor of chemistry, will be the commencement speaker. He will reflect on his journey since he was a student 20 years ago.

Following the ceremony, Alumni Affairs will host a reception for graduates and their families and friends in the south gym.

Communication Services will continue its tradition of shooting the most outstanding shoes for "The Shoes of Graduation" photo feature.

Ten graduating nursing students will be recognized in a pinning ceremony at 6 p.m. on Friday in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building.

All events are free and open to the public.

For more information, call the Registrar's Office at 575-562-2175.