WHAT: More than 3,500 students will participate in two Wayne State University spring commencement ceremonies. The events will conclude the university's 145th academic year.

The ceremonies will be one of the last major university events for President Allan Gilmour, who will retire in June.

Receiving honorary doctoral degrees will be famed Detroit folk singer Sixto Rodriguez and local businessman and community leader Walter E. Douglas.

WHEN: 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Rodriguez will be honored at the 10 a.m. ceremony and Douglas at the 4 p.m. ceremony.

WHERE: Ford Field in downtown Detroit. 2000 Brush St., Detroit, Mich. 48226.

Media Opportunity: Media who RSVP will have access to the field as well as a brief interview session – upon request - with WSU President Allan Gilmour following the 10 a.m. ceremony. A media check-in table will be located at Ford Field’s Gate G entrance. Media must check in to receive credentials and access to the field.