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 Honorary degree nominations sought for CommencementWhat do such notables as Elie Wiesel, Christiane Amanpour, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Jesse Jackson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Aaron Copland, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Margaret Chase Smith have in common? They all are among an elite group of individuals who have been awarded honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Rhode Island since 1941. Now the URI Honorary Degree Committee invites you to nominate candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at the 2000 Commencement Ceremonies. The committee seeks names of individuals who have distinguished themselves through important contributions to the University, to the State of Rhode Island, or to the nation--individuals who deserve to be honored by the University and who will bring honor to the University by accepting a URI degree. The committee especially invites the nomination of distinguished female and minority candidates. For nomination forms, contact Ronda Hammond at 401-874-4410 or by email at ronda@uri.edu. |
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