EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014

EVENT: Mary Barra, chief executive officer of General Motors, will deliver the University of Michigan’s spring commencement address. Barra, who became the first female CEO of a major automaker in January, will receive an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree. She is one of six individuals recommended for honorary degrees.

PLACE: Michigan Stadium, 1201 S. Main St., Ann Arbor

CHECK-IN: Media check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the stadium tunnel.

RSVP: Media planning to attend should RSVP to Laura Lessnau at llessnau@umich.edu by noon Thursday, May 1.

PARKING: Limited media parking at the stadium is available. Request a permit with your RSVP.

AUDIO: An audio multbox will be available for media. A riser on the field for videographers and photographers will be approximately 70-to-80 feet from the stage.

MORE: For more information on ceremonies at individual schools and colleges, visit: http://bit.ly/1lKzxEh