Office of Ceremonies

June 13, 2009

Virginia Beavert, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

Virginia Beavert receives her honorary degree

Virginia Beavert, Yakima Nation tribal elder and linguist, accepts her honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters on June 13, 2009.

At the 134th University of Washington Commencement Ceremony, on June 13, 2009, the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters was conferred on Yakima Nation tribal elder and linguist, Virginia Beavert. Ms. Beavert was presented with a framed honorary degree and framed citation for the honorary degree.