ANN ARBOR—Ken Burns, film-maker and historian, will be the main speaker at the University of Michigan’s winter commencement Dec. 14.

The graduation program will begin at 2 p.m. in Crisler Arena. Some 2,000 U-M students on the Ann Arbor campus expect their degrees this winter.

Honorary degrees will be awarded to Burns; Gwendolyn Calvert Baker, educator and social activist; and Richard E. Smalley, chemist and Nobel laureate.

Winter commencement tickets will be distributed Dec. 8-11 in Lydia Mendelssohn Box Office, Michigan League. Up to six tickets per graduating student will be distributed. Extra tickets, if available, will be distributed on Dec. 12.

On the day of commencement, families and guests should enter Crisler Arena through the concourse level doors and are asked to be seated by 1:50 p.m. Graduating students should enter through the tunnel entrance and should be seated by 1:50 p.m.

Those with disabilities who have questions or special needs should call (313) 647-6037.