Sunday, May 09, 2010
UK Graduation
KENTUCKY...
Nearly 7,000 University of Kentucky students have received their degrees. The university honored them in a ceremony Saturday at Rupp Arena that featured a commencement address from David C. Novak, chairman, CEO and president of Yum! Brands.
Architect Daniel Libeskind was one of three given an honorary degree. The UK professor from 1973-75 was honored for his appointment as the first cultural ambassador for architecture by the U.S. Department of State in 2004. Honored all over the world, Libeskind was the winner of the master plan competition for the area where the World Trade Center once stood in New York City. Longtime Kentucky journalist Judith G. Clabes also received an honorary degree.
Nearly 7,000 University of Kentucky students have received their degrees. The university honored them in a ceremony Saturday at Rupp Arena that featured a commencement address from David C. Novak, chairman, CEO and president of Yum! Brands.
Architect Daniel Libeskind was one of three given an honorary degree. The UK professor from 1973-75 was honored for his appointment as the first cultural ambassador for architecture by the U.S. Department of State in 2004. Honored all over the world, Libeskind was the winner of the master plan competition for the area where the World Trade Center once stood in New York City. Longtime Kentucky journalist Judith G. Clabes also received an honorary degree.
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