Call for 2013 honorary doctorate nominations

October 03, 2012

The Board of Governors of Athabasca University invites nominations for honorary degrees to be presented at the university’s convocation ceremonies on June 6, 7, and 8, 2013, in Athabasca, Alta. The deadline for nominations is November 27, 2012.
Candidates for honorary degrees should be persons who have:

• made significant community contributions
• provided leadership and inspiration as a role model for AU graduates
• distinguished themselves with achievements in fields such as education, science, the arts, and public service
• achieved an exceptional standard of excellence in their chosen field
• provided exceptional contributions to the enhancement of Canadian culture or society
• made significant lifelong contributions to endeavours consistent with the mandate and mission of Athabasca University

Candidates must also be able to attend convocation ceremonies.
Any person within the Athabasca University community, as well as the general public, is eligible to nominate candidates for an AU honorary degree. Nominations are active for three years.
The awarding of honorary doctorates is an important feature of Athabasca University’s convocation, celebrating both the individual and the university as well as inspiring our graduates and guests.

Guidelines for honorary doctorate nominations

• Submit nominations to the Honorary Awards Committee in strict confidence—do NOT discuss the nomination with the intended nominee.
• Read the Criteria for Selection (page 2) carefully.

• You must use the official Honorary Degree Nomination Forms and complete these forms in full. Only complete nominations using these forms will be considered. Electronic submissions of these forms are accepted, providing the forms are complete.

• Attach the nominee’s resume.
• Include up to three letter(s) of support for the nomination.
• Remember to sign the Honorary Degree Nomination Forms (electronic signatures are accepted).
• Send the completed information to the University Secretary.

Important links

• Honorary Degree Nomination Forms (PDF)
• Honorary Degree Nomination Forms (Word)
• Past Honorary Doctorate Recipients
• 2012 Honorary Doctorate Recipients
• Biographies of Past Honorary Doctorate Recipients

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Updated August 21, 2012