Griffith University, Queensland [Doctor of the University, 21/9/1996]

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Series[UMA-SRE-20170028] HONORIS CAUSA AND RECOGNITIONAccession[2014.0038] GERMAINE GREER ARCHIVEIdentifierUMA-ITE-2017002800015Scope and ContentContains: Correspondence and schedules concerning award of honorary degree of Doctor of the University by Griffith University "In recognition of your distinguished contributions to scholarship and the community" (LR Webb/GG, 13/3/1996). The ceremony was held on 21/9/1996, at which Greer was conferred with her honorary doctorate and gave the occasional address. Includes administrative and travel arrangements, including Greer's request to be welcomed at the airport by members of the indigenous community; guest lists; personal programme (Schedule) for Graduation ceremony, 21/9/1996; graduation ceremony booklet, 21/9/1996; Griffith University prospectus, 1996; Griffith University Recruitment and Career Development Strategy for Indigenous Australians 1995-1999; Alumni Association booklet; extracts from Griffith Gazette Vol. 11(7), 6 November 1996, p.3, 15 reporting on ceremony and Greer address; two colour photographs of Greer at ceremony. The file includes invitations to Griffith graduation ceremonies and functions in subsequent years and related correspondence (1997-2002); 2 issues of Griffith Gazette Vol. 13(1) and (4) 1998. Correspondents: Germaine Greer; Carol Horne (for Germaine Greer); L Roy Webb, Vice-Chancellor, Griffith University; Ibi Repcsik, Graduation Coordinator, Griffith University; Margaret Gardner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Business, Equity), Griffith University; Bernadette Roberts, President, Alumni Association; Megan Stratford, Events Officer - External Relations, Griffith University; Anna Bretherton, Griffith University. Subjects: Awards; Honorary degrees. Related to: 2014.0045.00591: Griffith University Honorary Doctorate [Testamur] Testamur in red folder: Griffith University Doctor of the University awarded to Germaine Greer 4 March 1996.Access StatusAccess restrictions applyRequest TypeRequest unitUnit2017.0028 Unit 0001

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CreatorGreer, GermaineRoleProvenance

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Date13 March 1996-6 September 2002

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Griffith University, Queensland [Doctor of the University, 21/9/1996]