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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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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
She deserves this honor. She is amazing and I think she helped a lot.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
And she deserves it! MS is a very worthy cause!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
Congratulations, JK!
I'm so proud of her...no matter how popular she gets, she never looses sights on her charities and her ambitions of making life better for people...it's rather moving, in my opinion.
N
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
Congrats Jo!! And well deserved no doubt.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
#1Dan/Rupert/Emma*Fan* says:
Im so glad that happen she is the most best author in the world!
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
RebeccaWatts+RobynWilson says:
Aww well done JK! You deserve it!
RW+RW
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Haldir's Horcrux
Points: 6268
Corvis says:
I think it's great that they recognised the fact that she does all of this charitable work in addition to her writing. I think anyone with the fame she has should use it for the good of others in some way.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 8:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
I suppose with all the money she gets from the HP books/movies etc. i guess if she didnt give to charity it would be a crime and very selfish, but of course that isnt the case.
Posted Jul 10, 2006 at 9:03 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Gotta say she looks funny in that pic, she is pretty old to be in a grad gown. l0l
Posted Jul 11, 2006 at 3:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 570
AvalonKarma says:
She truly is amazing. I love when she gets honors for all the hard work she has done -- with the books, with her charities -- everything!! SHe is a true role model for young women today!
Posted Jul 11, 2006 at 4:25 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Great job,J.K.R.!I didn't know she worked with multiple sclerosis research.
Posted Jul 11, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 53
Moody's Mad-Eye says:
Im so happy for her. Its great that she gets roconized for all her chairty work. Congrats Jo!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow, well said about her using her wealth to help charity! Finally, the kind of recognition that Jo needs. Congrats, Dearest Jo!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
hoggywartswitchwannabe says:
Congrats JK!!! That is so awesome!!! I am so happy for you!!!!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 2:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1632
Princess of Siggies says:
It seems as though J.K is always getting honored for something... thats a good thing acuse she's a fantastic author..
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh, "Professor Neva Haites..." That really does sound like a Harry Potter character's name waiting to come out. Hey, suppose it's the name of the new headmistress for Hogwarts? Anyways, that's besides the point. Well, WE know that she helps with MS charities, and it's great that she gets rewarded for it!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 4:45 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
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Points: 10339
Lady Lee says:
Oh wow to actually have been there and gotten her autograph! I'm sure that'll be priceless for her to have!
And I'm not surprised that she's done so much for MS considering her mother had it.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 7:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1922
doodle_pancake says:
Good for her! Go JK!!!! You're my hero, that'd be such an honor, wow. Yea, good for her!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 9:52 PM EST
Points: 824
Deathly Hollows says:
I would be thrilled to, I should think. It would be a tremendous honour. It is a terrific honour! She's earned it.
Posted Jul 17, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
She is so pretty! I like her hair and everything! I seriously wish I was her!
Posted Jul 22, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Really cool. Of course we all acknowledge her efforts for charity but this is the best of them all and shows that our efforts never go unnoticed. Way to go Jo:D
Posted Aug 1, 2006 at 1:06 PM EST
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