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JKR "thrilled" with honor from Aberdeen University 
JULY 6, 2006 at 9:05 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Harry Potter author JK Rowling was honored
today by Aberdeen University for her work with multiple sclerosis research. Ms. Rowling received a Doctor of Laws from the University and when asked what the degree meant to her, JK said: "I am thrilled... it is very exciting."
Prof. Neva Haites, head of the university's College of Life Sciences and Medicine told the graduating class:
JK Rowling is best known because of a book that she wrote in a cafe in Edinburgh which has made her a household name.
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone and the subsequent Harry Potter books have now been read by millions worldwide. However, what is less well known is Ms Rowling's significant contribution to many charitable causes.
She (Rowling) is an example of a Scottish leader who has used her reputation and wealth to support the battle for improving human health and for fighting human disease.
For this and her many contributions to society, I have the honour to recommend JK Rowling to you for the degree.
You can view some pictures of the event here.
UPDATE: Thanks to Paul for letting us know that Dissendium has a report from a person who attended the event, which you can read here. Laura even managed to have a word with Jo and get her autograph.
UPDATE II: Thanks to Dissendium via HPFZ for letting us know that you can view a video (17.6 MB) of Jo's post-graduation interview. The press release from the event, as well as a new picture of Jo can be seen here.
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Muggle
Points: 37
mcwhz says:
She totally deserves this! How cool is that, an honorary degree.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1906
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
Wow... congrads JK! You deserve it!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:15 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4212
PowerGranger says:
Great report from Dissendium -- what a thrill! I like how the head of the College of Life Sciences and Medicine called JKR a "Scottish Leader." I'm sure that is something JRK is very proud to be.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:28 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19431
Smileyradcliffe says:
Whoooo hoo
congrads to jo!
peace
love
happiness
she deserves it
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Heartless says:
Thats nice. I think she's idolized by many for things like that. If all the people in the world with a lot of money were as caring as she is the world would be a much better and more beautyful place for all of us to live in. But, it doesn't take a rich person, one person can change the world. Any one who reads this, please take my words to heart. You can change the world, what will you do with your life?
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 698
rain says:
Hmm....
I don't know what to think about all this.
it's really great she's been rewarded this degree, but i'm not sure why universities do that sometimes.. you can be famous and not tuff out an ounce of college and still get a ph.d because of your reputation of being a humble individual.. also these really aren't the most attractive pictures of her, eeek.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 9:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 965
Jesyka Gronewg says:
An honorary degree, eh? Well, good for her. Those pictures were incredible, and they truly portray her inner and outer beauty.
Well done, JK!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2103
kkids says:
How awesome! It is great to read that Jo continues to receive honors for her philanthropy work. How admirable to have a worthy cause such as MS. I have a cousin and a friend who both suffer from this disease. Thank you Jo for your charitable contributions and CONGRATS!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 10:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
That's so awesome! It's so great that JK Rowling can do that for others! She's a great role model for a lot of people.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 10:51 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3062
BlackKatL says:
That's Great!!!! She totally deserves it!!!!
JKR is the best!!!! She's a great role model!!!!
Doing Charity work and writing HP Book 7!!!
Got to Have a lot of Energy!!!!
Congratulations Jo!!!!! Good for You!!!!!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 11:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 638
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
CONGRATULATIONS JO!!!!!!! Im so happy for her!!!!!!!!
She did deserve that wonderful honour and she deserves more!!!!!
I mean now that I think about it... I've only heard of Jo doing the things she does to help . In other words I've only seen Jo, being an author, do what she does, like what she did with this research stuff.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 11:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Aw how nice, she is so great! She most definitely deserved it for all of her hard work!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 11:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 10
WandlessxxMagic says:
I don't really understand the idea of honorary degrees; however, Jo deserves anything positive.
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 947
witch46 says:
Well done, she deserves it!!!!!!:S
*~witch46~*
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 1:32 AM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3018
Mr Fishbein says:
Good for JKR. She has clearly put so much work into Harry Potter and various other things so she deserves all the credit she recieves.
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 2:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 844
~Silver Potion~ says:
Aww! I love Jo! That is a really good picture of her. I'm so glad that she is recognized for all of the awesome things she does. She really is a great role model.
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 7:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
Congratulations jo!!! Wounderful job.. she totally deserved it!!
<3 Nicole
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 9:04 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
heva 'bev' says:
I think it is really good that they have recognised Jks goog work, so well done!!
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 9:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
Nataly says:
I always love to see some new pictures. It was great event!
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 9:15 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4412
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Wow... She isgood at everything!!! Thats why we adore her!... She write, and is a 'scientist' too! Wow.... She deserves that honor.
~MP~
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 10:15 AM EST
Squib
Points: 128
HarryPotter280 says:
Of coure she's honored! she should be honored a billion+ times!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 10:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1378
smart hermione says:
Jaci Scully i completely right, i mean, although she is a great author who contributes a lot to charitable purposes, a degree is a little too much. I mean, people study really, really hard to get these
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 10:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
ProfMM says:
Congrats to JKR. I'm glad that she's "thrilled" with the honorary degree. I guess I just don't understand the point of them - I know it's supposed to be an honor and all, but seriously beyond a recognition ceremony what does it matter?
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Squib
Points: 120
raj.harrypotter says:
Great!
She deserves it.
She is really great!
lovable!
and genius!
Does she has to be teached the narration? If it is not she deserves this.
She is very very good in wrting!
really good!
really good!
really good!
really good!
really good!
really good!
really good!
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 11:30 AM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
YAAAAAAAAAAy! Go JK!!!:) :)
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
Squib
Points: 120
raj.harrypotter says:
Congrats Jo. you are really a great. Your imaginations are quite beyond our expectations. Any way hearty congrats from your great fan
Posted Jul 7, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
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