FORMER Member for New England Tony Windsor has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (Honoris Causa), by his old Alma Mater, the University of New England.
Mr Windsor was the occasional address speaker at Saturday’s graduation ceremony, the same place where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Economics.
UNE vice chancellor Jim Barber said it was a fitting and deserved honour for the distinguished UNE alumni and former Independent MP.
“Today’s conferral is fitting recognition of Mr Windsor’s longstanding association and support for UNE, as well as his work and outstanding political career within the wider New England region and at both state and federal levels of parliament,” Professor Barber said.
“Mr Windsor’s support for UNE has been long-standing and includes a range of UNE initiatives and major projects that link the work of the university to the wider community.”
Mr Windsor was presented his Honorary Doctorate of Letters by UNE Chancellor John Watkins.
“A lot of people come here, a lot have taught here and studied here, and stayed here,” Mr Windsor said.
“I am very humbled to be receiving such an honour.”
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