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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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Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
I am glad that I like an auther that gives back to the community.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 1:57 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5087
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Yay for JK.
She looks fab. I love her hair and her skin is flawless. Whoever said writers were always bad-looking was dead wrong.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hufflepuff_babe says:
Oh congrats to Jo!
I am glad so has taken such passions in her life for reading, her children, and helping others. Keep up the great work!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
Congrats to JKR!! She deserves it!!
~Ms hErMiOnE gRaNgEr~
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
bubblegum says:
Thats so cool good for her.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
~Draco&Hermione~ says:
Oh gosh! Just award after award after award! She is truly an awesome person!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Eklypse says:
That's really cool. It's good to know that Jo gets out and helps the world around her. In my book, that gives her more points.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
That is so good that she is being recognized for her contributions to MS. MS can be a horrible disease especially as it progresses over time. It's great that she's taken such an interest in helping those in need.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1042
fire_cookie says:
Thats so awesome! Im sure she will do even more charity work for MS now. Those pictures are nice too.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Way to go JK, I think your the best and now its shows others do too.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:20 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
lady_moon says:
You go Jo! That's a great way to get honored. I'm so glad she is involved with the world.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Well of course she would be thrilled who wouldn't be?
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
How wonderful to receieve such an honour. I am going to Scotland and London in August!! It would be cool to see if I can spot her. Althoug I am sure that she is very closely guarded.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2480
Jbird says:
Go JKR! Hey I didn't know that she was scottish?
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:50 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Great job Jo Rowling!!! She's one that certainly deserves this honor, after everything that she has done. Congratulations!!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 2:52 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
WOW!!! That is fantastic for her. I am very happy for her and all her accomplishments and deeds. I wish that she keeps this up.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 695
LunaLove#1 says:
I only hope someday I can be like JKR!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1793
Enchanting Emily says:
Cool! It's so nice of here to give so much to charity. But wait, she got a degree for it? Like the same degree a person actually studying MS in school would get?
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
That's really great!
Congrats JKR!!!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 622
Dumbledore's_Favorite says:
This is great to hear her get recognized for her contributions. It is always great to read about those who help the unfortunate. I am not quite sure why a degree was given, kind of odd. A plaque of some sort would of worked.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:44 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
That's really great! She shows that she is a good role modal, who uses her money to help other, not to benifit it for herself. She should make stars like Victoria Becknam (sorry about the spelling) take note. I know that she does do the ocaisional charty benifit, but she could do more with ehr money.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
Good for her to get reconized for what she does for others!!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:52 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Good for her. I don't quite understand what an honorary degree does, but good for her none the less. SHe's a good person.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Jealz says:
Congrats Jo you really deseved the award for all you've done!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
ronNhermione4evr says:
WOW! That is great! SHe deserves it!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
She isn't like any ither celebrity. she is so generous and kind and caring.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:18 PM EST
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