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Honorary Doctorate from the University of New Brunswick,
Fredericton, Canada
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October 2005
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| University staff felicitate the Trongsa Penlop after the convocation ceremony |
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Trongsa Penlop, His Royal Highness Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, received
an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick,
Fredericton in Canada.
"We
will lose everything our parents have achieved if we allow these to take
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After
receiving the award, on October 20, His Royal Highness told the gathering
of about 400 graduates and the faculty and students that the award carried
important symbolism. "It is a symbol of the goodwill that exists between
Bhutan and Canada and a tribute to the dedication and commitment of the
many Bhutanese who have studied at this university and returned to Bhutan
to work," he said. "It also signifies the university's unwavering commitment
in sharing the benefits of the education around the world."
In
his address during the convocation the university's president said that
the University of New Brunswick was deeply honoured to bestow the Honorary
degree on the Crown Prince, signifying the partnership between Bhutan and
the university.
Other
Honorary Degree recipients include President John F Kennedy, Senator Kennedy,
and the late Father William Mackey.
After
the convocation ceremony the board of governors of the university hosted
a lunch in honour of the Trongsa Penlop whose visit coincided with the
20th anniversary of the university's partnership with Bhutan.
The
Trongsa Penlop hosted a dinner for all Bhutanese students. About 60 Bhutanese,
mostly educators, have graduated from the University of New Brunswick since
1985. The 33 Bhutanese students at the university were proud and happy
guests at the dinner.
During
his stay in Canada, from October 18 to 21, the Trongsa Penlop met with
the Honourable Bernard Lord, Premier of New Brunswick, speaker of the legislative
assembly, minister for justice and attorney general of New Brunswick, and
the mayor of the city of Fredericton.
The
university president announced the Father Mackey Fellowship of US $ 15,000
a year for Bhutanese senior civil servants and business leaders in any
field of graduate studies. The fellowship is for two years.
Diplomatic
relations between Bhutan and Canada was established in June, 2003.
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article was contributed by Kinley Wangmo, Kuensel, Bhutan's national newspaper
2005 |
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14, 2006 |
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Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuk said that the responsibilities of the
Throne would be delegated to the Chhoetse Penlop before 2008. His Royal
Highness Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be enthroned as the fifth
Druk Gyalpo in 2008. |
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