Distributed May 26, 2003 |
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The 235th Commencement Brown University confers confers seven honorary doctorate degrees Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons conferred seven honorary degrees during the University’s 235th Commencement exercises Monday, May 26, on The College Green. The text of those honorary degree citations, in English and Latin, follows here. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons conferred seven honorary degrees during the University’s 235th Commencement exercises Monday, May 26, on The College Green. The text of those honorary degree citations, in English and Latin, follows here. 
Laura Linney Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.) Daughter of Brown, star of stage and screen, you make us proud. Few actors in your generation shine so brilliantly. Throughout your journey from the theaters of this campus to the footlights of Broadway and the red carpet of the Academy Awards, you have shown the world your deep love and respect for the craft of acting. Your passion, intelligence, and talent infuse the characters you become and transport the audiences you enchant. Brown University stands tall among your international legion of fans and salutes you as a divine Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa. Spiritus tuus, mens tua ingeniumque tuum personas quas agere soles amplectuntur feruntque spectatores laetos et alacres. Universitas Brunensis cum innumerabilibus admiratoribus internationalibus elate te adorat et divinam Doctorem in Artibus Elegantibus honoris causa nominat. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi solemniter trado. 
Roger Mandle Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.) Artist, scholar, visionary, you lead with distinction the world’s finest institution of art and design. Heralding the importance of the arts in public and private life has defined your career. From the heartland of America to the nation’s capital to College Hill, the galleries, studios, and students you have tended have been the beneficiaries of your insight, your values, and your dedication. In this “renaissance city” you are regarded as a leader beyond compare. Your friends and admirers at Brown are privileged to award you this degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa. Ab intima America ad caput huius populi usque ad Collim Collegii (sive anglice College Hill) pinacothecae et officinae et studentes quos docuisti omnes fructi sunt comprehensione, praeceptis studioque tuo. Hac illustri civitate ab omnibus dux egregius haberis. Nos amicos et admiratores Brunenses maxime iuvat te gradu in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris honorare. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi feliciter trado. 
Samuel Nunn Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) Senator and statesman, you have been unafraid to confront humanity’s deepest and darkest problems. From the main street of Perry, Georgia, to the halls of Congress, your deeply held values, wisdom, and integrity enabled you to bring a sense of calm and order to challenges of international proportion. Untold generations are in your debt for crafting legislation to reduce the proliferation of nuclear weapons. For this legacy, and for your exemplary service to the nation and the world, we are proud to welcome you to our company of alumni as an esteemed and honorable Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. Plurimae aetates tibi leges debent, quae numerum telorum atomicorum minuant. Quam hereditatem non solum nobis reliquisti, sed etiam huic civitati necnon omnibus hominibus optime servivisti. Qua de causa inter alumnos te salvere iubemus et dignum Doctorem in Legibus honoris causa nominamus. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Legibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi optima voluntate trado. 
Lowery Stokes Sims Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.) Advocate of artists and curator of culture, you are a valiant steward of the visual arts. The Studio Museum of Harlem has achieved new success thanks to your thoughtful and innovative leadership and outreach. You have provided platforms of expression for artists who otherwise would have none, you have broadened awareness and appreciation for the work of countless members of the African-American community, and your commitment to art education, teaching, and scholarship has enriched the lives of young artists. We salute all that you have accomplished as we bestow upon you the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa. Inopibus artificibus potestatem operum publicandorum detulisti. Effecisti ut cives nostri opera multorum artificum gentis Africanae-Americanae cognoscerent admirarentque. Totam te dedisti ad artes docendas. Institutione et studiis tuis vita adulescentium artium cupidorum permultis in locis aucta est. Omnia beneficia laudamus et gradu in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris te honoramus. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Artibus Elegantibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi solemniter trado. 
Joan Argetsinger Steitz Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) Understanding and explaining the fundamental processes of life has been your passion, and you have made groundbreaking discoveries along the way. Confronting problems with inspiration and precision, you are recognized as a scientist of the first rank. You have generously shared your wisdom, mentoring hundreds of young men and women who study in your classrooms and laboratories. Many of the great biologists working today, including on this campus, began their careers under your caring and supportive tutelage. For your contributions to biology, the academy, and humanity, we humbly recognize you as a Doctor of Science, honoris causa. Magnorum hominum biologiae peritorum, Brunensibus non exceptis, multi scientiam biologiae te duce discere coeperunt. Quantum biologiae et academiae et omnibus hominibus dederis humiliter agnoscimus teque gradu Doctoris Scientiae honoramus. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Scientia Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi modo gravi trado. 
Sir Brian Urquhart Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) For more than six decades yours has been a voice of reason in a troubled world. Present at the founding of the United Nations in 1946, you have served that institution with valor and virtue. As Undersecretary-General you witnessed humanity’s most tragic conflicts, offering innocent victims hope in the future. For your ability to see nations as they can be, for your dream of a safer global village, and for your unwavering commitment to peace and prosperity for all men, women, and children, we are honored to bestow upon you the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. Vicarius secretarii generalis bellis gravissimis et ferocissimis interfuisti et multos, qui innocentes dolebant, in spem temporis futuri induxisti. Nationes tales habere potes quales possint esse. Toto animo desideras vicum globalem (sive anglice Global Village) salviorem fieri. Numquam desinuisti pacem omnium petere et inopiam viris mulieribus liberisque depellere. Qua de causa gradu in Legibus Doctoris laeti te honoramus. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Legibus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia tibi concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi optima voluntate do. 
Xu Wenli Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) Imprisoned for more than sixteen years for daring to speak on behalf of democratic reform, you are a beacon of hope for young people in your homeland. Once, unable to leave your cell to give your daughter a birthday gift, you wrote the following words: “I think that in a person’s life, there should be some traits that sustain the person through the whole of his life, namely, righteousness, kindness, and affection toward others.” You have always exhibited those traits, even toward those who oppressed you. For your inspirational work and words, and your great personal sacrifice, Brown University is proud to honor you as a most gracious and courageous Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Has virtutes tu semper praestitisti, inimicis tuis non exceptis. Propter res gestas et orationes suasorias et maximum sacrificium Universitas Brunensis grato ex animo amabilissimum et fortissimum Doctorem in Litteris Humanioribus te nominat. Auctoritate mihi commissa te ad gradum in Litteris Humanioribus Doctoris admitto, omniaque iura atque privilegia ad hunc gradum pertinentia tibi concedo. In huius testimonium hoc diploma tibi laetissime do. ###### | ||||
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