DateThursday, May 28, 1970 SiteLatham Stadium Events Commencement was held Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM. Highlights A collection for the Peace Commencement Fund promoting world peace was taken. This was the final commencement to be presided over by President Maucker. This was the largest commencement at this point in the University's history, with over one thousand students graduating.