Partnership Between AKU and University of Alberta to Expand; Aga Khan Receives Honorary Degree

Edmonton, Canada, 8 June 2009 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta on June 9th in recognition of his efforts to improve the lives of millions of the world's poorest people and build a global culture of tolerance.

	His Highness the Aga Khan is conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by Linda Hughes, Chancellor of the University of Alberta on June 9, 2009. - Photo: AKDN/Moez Visram


	His Highness the Aga Khan delivering his Convocation address at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on June 9, 2009. - Photo: AKDN/Moez Visram


	Aga Khan University President Firoz Rasul and University of Alberta President Indira Samarasekera sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan and Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach. - Photo: AKDN/Navroz Mitha


	His Highness the Aga Khan meets with Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach during his visit to Edmonton on June 9, 2009. - Photo: AKDN/Navroz Mitha


	His Highness the Aga Khan is welcomed at the Devonian Botanic Garden by John Kennelly, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences and Brian Heidecker, Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta. - Photo: AKDN/Phil Musani


	His Highness the Aga Khan in discussion with the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education of Alberta, Stephen Mandel, Mayor of Edmonton and Linda Hughes, Chancellor of the University of Alberta. - Photo: AKDN/Navroz Mitha


	Upon their arrival at Edmonton International airport, His Highness the Aga Khan and Prince Hussain Aga Khan are greeted by the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Education of Alberta, and by Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel. - Photo: AKDN/Phil Musani