U of I Commencement

Wednesday, 26 April 2017

The University of Illinois' commencement will have some Hollywood flare this year.

The university said Nick Offerman of the hit comedy series "Parks and Recreation," will be the graduation speaker this year.

Officials said the actor is a native of Minooka Illinois and a 1993 graduate of the university's theater department.

U of I's commencement ceremony is scheduled May 13th at Memorial Stadium.

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