What do Sir Edmund Hillary, Oscar Peterson, Prince Philip, Silken Laumann and Pierre Berton all have in common?
They're among the more than 240 artists, scientists, teachers, historians,
politicians, athletes, business leaders, civil rights activists and other
lifetime achievers who hold an honorary degree from the University of Victoria.
And now you have a chance to influence who joins this illustrious list.
The senate committee on honorary degrees and other forms of recognition
is seeking nominations for the fall 1999 and spring 2000 Convocation ceremonies.
Any member of the UVic community can nominate an individual for an honorary degree. Nominations may include documentation such as a curriculum vitae, an extract from Who's Who, or published profiles. An accompanying letter should state clearly why the nominee is deserving of the degree.
Nominations should be sent by Oct. 15 (for fall 1999 Convocation) or
March 15, 1999 (for spring 2000 Convocation) to Cecilia Freeman-Ward, committee
secretary, room 410, Business and Economics Building. For more information,
call 721-8104.