Michelle Obama joins predecessors as honorary chairwomen of the National First Ladies' LibraryAugust 3rd, 2009 Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies' libraryWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies' Library. She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America's first ladies and their contributions to society.
Researchers say Apollo 11 moon rocks still give clues to solar systemJuly 20th, 2009 Researchers: Still learning from moon rocksST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn about the moon and the solar system.
UC to grant honorary degrees to Japanese-American students interned during WWIIJuly 16th, 2009 UC to honor Japanese-American WWII interneesSAN FRANCISCO — The University of California's governing board voted Thursday to grant honorary degrees to hundreds of Japanese-Americans whose studies at UC were cut short when they were sent to internment camps during World War II. The UC Board of Regents unanimously approved a one-time suspension of UC's 37-year moratorium on honorary degrees to recognize the estimated 700 former students of Japanese descent who were forced to leave the university in 1942.
Paris' mayor confers certificate of honorary citizenship on the Dalai LamaJune 7th, 2009 Paris mayor gives Dalai Lama honorary citizenshipPARIS — Paris' mayor has conferred a certificate of honorary citizenship on the Dalai Lama, in a move that could further strain France's relations with China. Bertrand Delanoe has honored the exiled Tibetan leader with a ceremony in Paris' gilded City Hall.
Notre Dame students organizing Obama protest ask others to join them in peaceful approachMay 14th, 2009 Notre Dame students plan peaceful protest of ObamaSOUTH BEND, Ind. — University of Notre Dame students who plan to protest the school's awarding of an honorary degree to President Barack Obama on campus during commencement Sunday are calling for a peaceful, prayerful approach.
Obama tells Arizona State University graduates their best work, like his, is yet to comeMay 14th, 2009 Obama say his and graduates' best work aheadTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama is answering critics who say he hasn't achieved enough in life to deserve an honorary college degree.
Obama shrugs off honorary degree snub at ASU, tells grads 'body of work' yet to comeMay 14th, 2009 Obama shrugs off honorary degree snub at ASUTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama says Arizona State University officials aren't the only ones who think he needs to accomplish more to earn an honorary degree.
Obama uses commencement speech to tell Arizona State grads their best work is yet to comeMay 14th, 2009 Obama say his, ASU graduates' best work aheadTEMPE, Ariz. — President Barack Obama didn't shy away from the "snub" by Arizona State University officials who said he didn't deserve an honorary degree because he hadn't accomplished enough yet.
Biden offering advice to Syracuse graduates, receiving honorary degreeMay 10th, 2009 Biden offering words of advice to Syracuse gradsSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Vice President Joe Biden is offering some words of advice to this year's graduating class at Syracuse University.
Oprah Winfrey urges Duke grads to 'stand proudly' and help others; collects honorary degreeMay 10th, 2009 Winfrey collects honorary degree, speaks at DukeDURHAM, N.C. — Oprah Winfrey talked about courage, making wise choices and helping others during a commencement address Sunday at Duke University, which gave her an honorary degree.
Ashcroft's commencement speech, honorary degree at Mo. school draws criticism from studentsMay 8th, 2009 Ashcroft's honorary degree protested at Mo. campusCOLUMBIA, Mo.
University of Notre Dame alumni get anti-abortion group mailings targeting Barack Obama visitApril 30th, 2009 Notre Dame alums receive anti-abortion mailingsSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Thousands of University of Notre Dame alumni have received letters by an anti-abortion group urging them to demand the university cancel President Barack Obama's upcoming commencement appearance.
Honorary degree for Donna Brazile prompts New Orleans archbishop to boycott Xavier graduationApril 23rd, 2009 Honor for Brazile prompts archbishop's boycottNEW ORLEANS — The leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans will boycott commencement ceremonies at Xavier University because the institution is honoring Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile, who supports abortion rights. Brazile is to speak and receive an honorary degree at the May 9 ceremony at the predominantly black, Catholic university.
Obama may finally get Arizona State University's honorary degreeApril 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Barack Obama may finally receive Arizona State University's honorary degree after the institution's president hinted that they were reconsidering their honour plans for the US President. The school had drawn many frowns after deciding against conferring the honour upon Obama, saying his "body of work is yet to come".
Barack Obama not to be awarded honorary degree by Arizona UniversityApril 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While reports suggest that U.S. President Barack Obama will be honored with an honorary degree by Arizona University when he speaks at commencement on May 13, the university has decided against it.
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