Why should the university stand up for an unpopular honorary degree? Since the University of Alberta announced we will confer an honorary degree on David Suzuki at our spring convocation, that controversy has flared. U of A president and chancellor David Turpin (University of Alberta)Many alumni, donors, and friends have asked me to reverse the decision. Each year, that diversity is reflected in the nomination and selection of honorary degree recipients, says David Turpin. Each year, that diversity is reflected in the nomination and selection of honorary degree recipients.

Source: CBC News April 24, 2018 19:41 UTC