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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND The URI Honorary Degree 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. You are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at the 2010 Commencement Ceremonies. Previous recipients include Christiane Amanpour, Robert Ballard, Lincoln D. Chafee, Christopher Hill, Bob Hope, Jesse Jackson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Coretta Scott King, Clarence Page, Margaret Chase Smith and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The committee especially invites the nomination of distinguished female and minority candidates. Each nomination should include the information requested on the nomination form along with supporting documentation. Nominations must be received by November 30, 2009. Send all nominations to Donna Williams via email to donna@uri.edu. If you have any questions please call 874-4410. |
