A founding member of the art museum's board of directors, Faletti has helped the museum with legal work and donations of more than 50 artifacts from his own collection. He and his wife created an endowment for exhibits and educational programs in the Richard and Barbara Faletti Gallery of African Cultures in the Spurlock Museum. He graduated from the College of Commerce and Business Administration in 1947 and from the College of Law in 1948. 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.
Academic attire is encouraged.
Additional commencement ceremonies have been scheduled by many individual U. of I. units. 504 E. Armory Ave., Champaign.