Govener General to be Honoured

Posted Oct 23, 2010 06:58:57 AM.

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The school where he served as president for eleven years is going to honour David Johnston today.

Johnston was appointed governor-general on October 1st and has receive an honourary law degree from the University.

Current president Feridun Hamdullahpur says Johnston remains his self-effacing self despite the added recognition.

He believes that he is accepting this with significant gratitude and is humbly delighted in receiving these degrees.

Johnston will also be invested as president emeritus. After he received his honours he delivered the convocation address to graduating students.

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