What: Richard W. Riley, U.S. Secretary of Education, will give this year's commencement address to graduating seniors in the College of Letters and Science. Riley will also be available following the program to talk to news media about educational issues. President Clinton selected Riley for the secretary's position in 1993 based on educational reform policies instituted in South Carolina when Riley was a two-term governor. President Clinton has been able to sign into law six groundbreaking education initiatives -- a set of programs that span from kindergarten through college -- due in large part to the efforts of Riley building bipartisan coalitions. These initiatives include the expansion and streamlining of the college loan program; the creation of laws to help local school districts ensure that children can learn in safety; and the enactment of programs that develop links between schools and the work place. When: Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Riley's 15-minute commencement address is scheduled to begin at 9:20 a.m. Riley will be available to talk to the media at 11:30 a.m. Where: Manager's office, 2nd floor, southeast corner Recreation Hall, UC Davis Visuals: Riley will deliver his speech from a raised platform. Following his talk, the diplomas will be handed out individually to every graduate. Background: This spring 5,201 graduates are expected to receive diplomas at UC Davis from three colleges and four professional schools. Approximately 2,332 students in the College of Letters and Science are expected to graduate in two separate programs at Recreation Hall. Riley will be the featured speaker at the morning program and Vic Fazio, U.S. congressman, will be the afternoon commencement speaker beginning at 2:30 p.m. Fazio, father of one of the graduates, will also be available to speak to reporters at this news availability. Directions From Interstate 80 take Highway 113 headed toward Woodland. Take and Parking: the Hutchison Road exit and turn right. Proceed east on Hutchsion and turn left at the signal light (La Rue Road). Turn right at Orchard Park Drive and park in lot # 25. News media may park for free. If your vehicle is unmarked, place a business card on the dashboard.