Office of Ceremonies
June 13, 2009
Robert M. Gates, Honorary Doctor of Laws
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates receives his honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on June 13, 2009.
At the 134th University of Washington Commencement Ceremony, on June 13, 2009, the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. He was presented with a framed honorary degree and framed citation for the honorary degree. Mr. Gates delivered the Commencement address.
- View Robert M. Gates’ Honorary Degree (PDF)
- View Robert M. Gates’ Citation for the Honorary Degree (PDF)