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Media Advisory

What: Eastern Michigan University Spring Commencement.

Where: The EMU Convocation Center, on Hewitt Road between Washtenaw Avenue and Huron River Drive.

When: Sunday, April 28. The 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremony will involve the College of Arts and Science and the College of Education, and the 1:30 p.m. ceremony will include the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Business and the College of Technology.

Who: More than 2,700 students are eligible to walk in the two ceremonies.

Commencement speaker: Dave Zilko, a creative and energetic entrepreneur who is CEO of FUEL Leadership, will speak at both ceremonies and will receive an honorary Doctor of Commerce degree. His inspirational message will touch on his varied professional path, which includes his time with Garden Fresh Gourmet, and the many opportunities that can arise along the way.

Coverage details: Eastern’s commencement ceremonies offer a variety of compelling visual and emotional moments. The Convocation Center is ideal for graduation, offering excellent views of the students, speakers and spectacle. After the ceremony, families gather directly outside of the Convocation Center to reunite and celebrate the moment with their graduates. It’s an excellent snapshot of the excitement and shared achievement such a change of life involves.

Parking: Arrive early, to park in the adjacent Rynearson Stadium lot.

For credentials and arrangements: Contact Geoff Larcom, executive director of media relations, at glarcom@emich.edu or 734-487-4401.

About Eastern Michigan University

Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.