Dear Faculty, Commencement Participation Faculty members are encouraged to participate in the main ceremony, the Doctor's Hooding ceremony, honors ceremonies, and diploma ceremonies. Learn more » May 15: One Day. Two Big Events. CMU's Commencement and The Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Want to know how the marathon will impact commencement? Join us for a Town Hall Meeting:    Thursday, April 28    10 a.m.    Dowd Room, UC More information » Questions? Contact University Events »