UC celebrates 50 years of Honorary Doctorates

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Thu Sep 12 2013 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)

UC celebrates 50 years of Honorary Doctorates

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 3:06 pm
Press Release: University of Canterbury

UC celebrates 50 years of Honorary Doctorates

September 12, 2013

The University of Canterbury (UC) is celebrating 50 years of awarding Honorary Doctorates to its outstanding graduates.

Many of the Honorary Doctorates will be hosted on campus today and tomorrow, along with a UC Council gala dinner tonight.

Those attending include former Cabinet member Dr David Caygill, the first woman to be ordained in the New Zealand Methodist Church, Dame Phyllis Guthardt, businesswoman Adrienne Lady Stewart and architect Sir Miles Warren.

ENDS

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