Dr. John Roberts
WINNIPEG, MB – Dr. John Roberts is an internationally acclaimed professor of economics and business at Stanford University, a respected researcher, author and expert on the application of economic and strategic analysis to management problems. His most recent book, The Modern Firm: Organizational Design for Performance and Growth, was named as the best business book of the year by The Economist. The University of Winnipeg will recognize Roberts and his achievements with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws Degree next week at a special convocation ceremony.
Roberts, a 1967 United College BA graduate in Honours Economics, serves as Scully Professor and Senior Associate Dean of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Director of Stanford’s Centre for Global Business and the Economy, and Faculty Director of the Stanford Global Management Program. He has authored, or co-authored, more than 70 published articles and books since his days as a celebrated student at United College.
During his university days, Roberts received 11 different scholarships and medals and participated extensively in extracurricular activities. Roberts’ connection to UWinnipeg has deep roots – he has numerous family members with ties to United and Wesley colleges and two relatives (a great uncle and a cousin) after whom Riddell Hall was named.
“We can proudly surmise that these ties to our founding institutions have helped Dr. Roberts along his path to academic success and many prestigious academic appointments,” said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President & Vice-Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg. “His contributions in the field of business and economics have been recognized on the world stage and we are proud to call him a member of our alumni family.”
John Roberts is one of nine people who will receive University of Winnipeg honorary degrees at a special convocation ceremony on Sept. 14, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in Convocation Hall. He is the sixth individual to be named an honorary doctorate degree recipient. The others are David Bergen, Raymond McFeetors, Honourable Ruth Krindle, Harvey Thorleifson and Dianne Leggatt. The University will announce the other recipients in the days leading up to its 40th Anniversary Homecoming Event, slated for Sept. 13-16. To register for Homecoming, please visit http://40th.uwinnipeg.ca.
Dr. Roberts will be speaking at a special University of Winnipeg event from 7:30-9:00 am, Thursday, Sept. 13 in Convocation Hall, which is located on the second floor of Wesley Hall. This event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 and are available through the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce at www.winnipeg-chamber.com.
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