Isaac- Finally a commencement speaker announced

Colleges & Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia, will deliver the main address at Dartmouth College's 2008 Commencement exercises on Sunday, June 8, on the Dartmouth Green. She is also one of eight individuals who will receive honorary degrees at the event.</p>

<p>Johnson-Sirleaf, known as Africa's "Iron Lady," is a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule. In November 2005, she was elected President of Liberia and became the first woman to lead an African nation. The Harvard-educated former World Bank economist won the election with an impressive 59.4 percent of the vote. </p>

<p>"President Johnson-Sirleaf's life-long commitment to the advancement of human rights and the spread of democracy has had a profound impact on her nation of Liberia, and it is an honor to have her as this year's commencement speaker. Her example is a powerful demonstration of the contributions that an individual can make and I know she will serve as an inspiration to Dartmouth students," said Dartmouth President James Wright, who will also speak at the event.</p>

<p>At Commencement, Dartmouth will confer honorary degrees on:</p>

<p>Thomas R. Cech (Doctor of Science)
Ada Deer (Doctor of Laws)
Martin Feldstein (Doctor of Laws)
Richard Hill '41, Tu'42 (Doctor of Laws)
Evelyn Fox Keller (Doctor of Science)
Ralph Manuel '58 (Doctor of Humane Letters)
Cicely Tyson (Doctor of Arts)</p>

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<p>Been wondering too. I think I shall enjoy this!</p>

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<p>Does anybody know how they decide who to give the honorary degrees to? Most of the people on the list have never been previously associated with Dartmouth. (the only one being the former Dean).</p>

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<p>My African Theater Prof flipped out (in a good way) when she heard about this.</p>

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<p>of course im quite shallow and wanted someone like comedian john stewart
but once i read up on the history and turmoil of the recent past
leaders of Liberia i was in awe...</p>

<p>by the way tuck business school speaker
on saturday of grad weekend is the new ceo of ebay, a dartmouth grad
i hope we can mosey on over and listen a bit..</p>