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Citation Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting John E. Bassett, distinguished professor of English and former president of Clark University. As a distinguished professor of English, focusing on American literature, you have published many books and scholarly articles, including notable works on two of Americas most famous…

Shirley Brice Heath

Citation Shirley Brice Heath Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting Shirley Brice Heath, distinguished linguistic anthropologist and professor emerita at Stanford University. Dr. Heath, your research has spanned the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, linguistics and education, bringing you into the classrooms and neighborhoods of underserved and under-resourced…

Carol Geary Schneider

Citation Dr. Carol Geary Schneider Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting Dr. Carol Geary Schneider, president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, and thought leader on the power and value of liberal education in a globally connected society. Dr. Schneider, your career has been dedicated to promoting the most ambitious ideals…

Ian Smillie

Citation Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting Mr. Ian Smillie, a leading architect of the campaign against the blood-diamond trade, and a man of deep moral courage and unwavering principle. Mr. Smillie, as a member of the UN Security Council Panel, you built the foundation for the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a global…

William S. Mosakowski ’76

Citation Doctor of Humane Letters Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting William S. Mosakowski, founder, president and CEO of Public Consulting Group, and Clark alumnus. Mr. Mosakowski, you founded PCG, a management consulting firm that serves clients in the health and human services, as well as in K-12 education. Prior to this, you…

Carolyn Mugar

Citation Carolyn Mugar On Behalf of Farm Aid and Armenia Tree Project Doctor of Humane Letters (honoris causa) Mr. President, I have the honor of presenting Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid and founder of the Armenia Tree Project. She is accepting on behalf of these organizations, which foster a sound environment, nurture sustainable…