Frances Ligler, a 1972 Furman University graduate and the Lampe Distinguished Professor in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, will serve as commencement speaker when Furman holds its graduation exercises Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Paladin Stadium. The public is invited to attend. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Timmons Arena and admittance will be by ticket only.