The Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Gayl Simonds Pyatt, who earned a bachelor's degree in the teaching of English from the U. of I. in 1964. For more than 15 years, she has dedicated her time and talents as a board member of the Alumni Association, a board member and first woman president of the University of Illinois Foundation, and as a national advocate for Campaign Illinois. Among other planned activities in honor of the graduating class, the U. of I. Symphonic Band will give a free concert for graduates, candidates and their guests at 8 p.m. Tickets are not required. 711 W. Florida Ave., Urbana.
Academic attire is encouraged.
The lunch is open to the public. Reservations are suggested. Additional commencement ceremonies have been scheduled by many individual U. of I. units.