16 April 2009 -
Bruce Cockburn will be honoured with a D.Litt (honoris causa) at McMaster University, Hamilton Canada on June 8, 2009.
Approximately 4,500 students will graduate in May and June this year. Honorary degree recipients are recognized for their contributions in such areas as public service, education and scholarship, creative and performing arts, and for their work within the McMaster community.
Faculty of Humanities/Arts & Science (Art, Art History, Classics, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Multimedia, Music, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Theatre and Film Studies, Women's Studies)
Monday, June 8, 9:30 a.m.
Bruce Cockburn, Canadian folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Doctor of Letters.