Celebrated NASA pioneer and internationally-known researcher Dr. Christine Mann Darden, whose 40-year career was amongst those highlighted in The New York Times bestselling book “Hidden Figures,” will serve as the principal speaker at Muskingum University’s 173rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5. Dr. Darden was the first African-American woman to be promoted into the Senior Executive Service for her work in high-speed aerodynamics, supersonic flight and sonic booms. Read more about Dr. Darden.

The event is free an open to the general public. The Steele Center doors will open for seating at 11:30 a.m. Families with small children may find it more comfortable to view the ceremony in the VIP Lounge; ask a staff member for assistance. Shuttles will be running continuously between remote parking areas and the quad. Pick up/drop off is behind the Quad Center. Muskingum University’s 173rd commencement ceremony will be streamed live, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at muskingum.edu/live.

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