Crown princess, surgeon general to receive honorary degrees

IU will be awarding honorary degrees to Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand and the Surgeon General of the Navy Adam M. Robinson Jr. during IU Bloomington’s 2010 winter commencement ceremony Dec. 18.

“We are especially honored to confer degrees on Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn and Vice Admiral Robinson in recognition of their lifetimes of service,” IU President Michael McRobbie said in a press release. “The positive impacts they’ve had on the lives of so many people have been immeasurable.”

Both of the honorees will be receiving Doctor of Humane Letters degrees for their work promoting the welfare of people throughout the world.

The Crown Princess has worked for education, health care and the promotion of the Thai culture. Her efforts have earned international recognition.

Surgeon General Robinson will be honored for his work in disaster relief in Haiti among other humanitarian efforts. He will also be giving the commencement speech at the ceremony.