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2009 Honorary Degree Recipients
 
Richard Norton Smith Richard Norton Smith
Commencement Speaker
Honorary Degree Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters

Richard Norton Smith is an author, political speechwriter, and historian. He is presently a Scholar in Residence at George Mason University.
 
Alan Ryan Alan Ryan
Honorary Degree Recipient, Doctor of Public Service

Alan Ryan is an Aquinas Trustee Emeritus. He is a retired businessman who is very involved in the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and other local organization including Catholic Social Services, Grand Rapids art Museum, United Way, and St. Mary's Health Services.
 
 

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