In an event likely to be remembered as one of the most unusual in UB history, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi— AMMA—received a SUNY honorary degree May 25 in Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall, North Campus.
UB President John B. Simpson and SUNY Trustee Eunice Lewin awarded the honorary degree during a colorful ceremony that included original music composed for the event, an Indian classical dance performance and music performed by Roland E. Martin on the C.B. Fisk organ.
“Through her leadership of Amrita University, as well as through her humanitarian work, Chancellor Amma exemplifies the value of international collaboration and dedicated public service in the global arena,” said Simpson. “Her personal example and leadership demonstrate the critical importance of international and cross-cultural cooperation, exchange and dialogue, and it is in that spirit we honor Amma with the conferral of the SUNY Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters.”
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