2011 University of Calgary honorary degree recipients
An honorary degree is the university’s highest honour. We have awarded 392 remarkable individuals with honorary degrees. A handful of University of Calgary recipients include astronaut, Dr. Robert Thirsk, Lieutenant-General, Roméo Dallaire and actor and recording artist, Tom Jackson. Click on their names to listen to their acceptance speeches.
This November, the university is awarding three honorary degrees to local and international leaders who have helped develop this university and strengthened our community and the world through public service, philanthropy, the arts, sustainability and more.
Chancellor emeritus receives honorary degree
Perraton has been one of the University of Calgary’s longest-serving and most dedicated supporters through 12 years of involvement on the Board of Governors.
Lifelong philanthropist receives university’s highest honour
Joan Snyder is about to join the University of Calgary's growing family of distinguished award recipients.
Special ceremony honours 27th Governor General
Mme. Jean will receive the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of her remarkable and distinguished career as governor general, and for her ongoing humanitarian efforts.