FAMU will present former U.S. President William Jefferson Clinton with an honorary doctorate of humane letters at the spring 2009 commencement exercise.During a recent FAMU Board of Trustees meeting, the board unanimously approved the Faculty Senate’s recommendation.
Clinton, the nation's 42nd president, will serve as keynote speaker for the 9 a.m. commencement.
“We are honored to present President Clinton with a doctorate of humane letters from FAMU,” said President James Ammons. “His years of service to our country and selfless service in the fight against HIV/AIDS, global warming and economic opportunity have made him more than a suitable nominee for this honor.”
Elected President in 1992, and again in 1996, President Clinton will share his life lessons with graduates and challenge them to “transform ideas into action.”
Since 2001, President Clinton has dedicated himself to philanthropy and public service through his foundation. He also joined forces with former President Bush with relief and recovery efforts following the tsunami in Southeast Asia, and led a nationwide fundraising effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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GOOD!! FAMU has class. Classless universities like Notre Dame & Arizona State can learn a thing or two from FAMU.
ReplyDeleteLeave those other universities alone. No need to disparage others because we've scored.
ReplyDeleteHow much is Soledad O'Brien being paid? #EIn a number of reports it is being claimed that Clinton isn't "charging the university." The reports say nothing, however, about O'Brien.
ReplyDeleteRN, give us the 4-1-1 on O'Brien's asking price or, rather, the university's "giving price."