Six honorary degrees awarded

The University of Victoria is awarding six honorary degrees at the eight convocation ceremonies this month.

The recipients are: environmental advocate Vicky Husband; First Nations anthropologist Barbara Lane; international aid proponent Lewis Perinbam; University of British Columbia president Martha Piper; West Coast artist Arthur Vickers; and public education pioneer Ray Williston.

Honorary degrees are awarded by the UVic senate based on nominations received from the university community. Criteria include distinction in scholarship, research, teaching, the creative arts, or public service.