George McGovern

Tufts President John DiBiaggio awarded George McGovern an honorary degree during the
University's 2001 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 20, 2001

Medford/Somerville, Mass. [05.20.01] -- George McGovern, United States Ambassador to the United Nations' World Food Program, you have worked tirelessly throughout your distinguished career to improve the availability and quality of food worldwide, thereby influencing the welfare of entire nations.

   Driven by compassion and concern for your fellow global citizens, you have served as a strong advocate and a successful activist in the critical fields of nutrition, food policy and safety, and emergency food aid.

   As the first Director of the U.S. Food for Peace Program, as a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, and in your current position as Ambassador to the World Food Program, you have mobilized public and private efforts around nutrition and have helped people worldwide to understand its impact on health, wealth, government and family life.

   Your service to humanity is both inspiring and heart-warming. George McGovern, your place in history is secured by many notable achievements; for your exceptional dedication to world nutrition, we recognize you today.

   It is, therefore, a distinct pleasure to present to you the degree of Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa.