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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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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
Auror
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RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is so amazing!!! congratulations jo!! You deserve to get honoured for all of your chairity. Way to go jo!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Congradulations JKR. You deserve it!! Jk is so great!!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:36 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
Aw, well congratulations to her! She had done so much work with that, and I'm glad to hear she was honored that way. yay for her!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 5:38 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4225
Firestrike212 says:
Go JKR! You Rock! And I guess thats it...
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
AWWWWWWWWWW.......she so deserves that award or honor or watever it is ..
Shes amazing! :)
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
~PATD official stalker~ says:
Well she does look really happy good for her!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
brenpotterfans says:
Congratulations to JK Rowling. She definitely deserves such an honor. Keep up all the great work, especially writing.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
magicalmaiden says:
Congrats. JK deserves it and more. once again congrats. (86th to post)
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
Well at least she is helping the multiple sclerosis search. That is very good she donates her time and works hard at stuff.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Jynessa says:
That's great for her! Good for you, JKR. :)
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Congradulations JKR! That is so cool of those at Aberdeen University!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 962
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Congratulations Jo! It's very exciting when someone you admire does something great for humanity and gets an honor like that.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Good, I'm glad she's being recognized for her charity work as well as HP.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 4711
Weesa says:
She deserves this for all the charitable donations she's given. Way to go Jo!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
Janire says:
That is really great. She deserves something to show what she has done. Well you know except her wonderful Harry Potter books. It is wonderful that she does work for more then the books. I am glad she works against diseases to make the world better.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:43 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
awwwww! i hope i look as cute as JK when i get my degree next year! hahaha
im VERY proud for her!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:43 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3252
MadamDumbledore says:
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.
And so she should. It would be utterly selfish to do and be anything else.Good on ya JKR and congrats!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
She is always getting new awards.
That makes me happy.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1547
Severus' Advocate says:
Thats awesome, way to go Jo.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 481
CENTAURrising says:
Jo is so wonderful! She's talented and imaginative and demonstrates concern for the world. I'm glad her wealth has been put to such excellent and unselfish use! A role model to us all!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
Another, 'wow look at me'. Mrrph. I wish more people would sit down and try to write. Look at what she did! Think of all the loverly books out there that people just haven't written yet.
Sad.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Padfoots Escape says:
Thats great that she gets an honorable award after everything shes done, congrats!
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
What a great honor for a great lady. It's such a great thing for her to do in honor of her mother.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That was really nice of the place congrats.
Posted Jul 6, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
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
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