The University of Kansas cancelled the final commencement ceremony of the day, scheduled for 6:30 p.m, because of severe weather, according to an alert from KUâs emergency notification system. Earlier in the day, KU canceled the two previous ceremonies, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. due to severe weather. âWe are sad to report that, due to the continued threat of severe weather in the area, our third and final Commencement ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., has been canceled,â the alert said. âWe know this is a disappointment to graduates and guests, many of whom traveled from out of town to celebrate Commencement on the Hill.â