A member of the ceremonial party marches through the tunnel at Michigan Stadium prior to commencement activities April 30. A crowd of nearly 25,000 family members and friends gathered on a crisp spring day to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2005. This year's graduating class witnessed the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the start of the war in Iraq, the University's victory in the admissions lawsuits and the appointment of a new U-M president. For more photos from various University commencement activities, go here. (Photo by Martin Vloet, U-M Photo Services)