Don Q. Washington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy
Received Honorary Doctorate at Dong-Eui University
February 18, 2005

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Speech: Beyond Politics

Mr. Don Q. Washington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Seoul, received an Honorary Doctorate in Political Science from Dong-eui University in Busan on February 18, 2005.

According to Kim In-do, President of the University, Dong-eui University has decided to present an honorary doctorate degree in Politics "in recognition of Mr. Washington's outstanding contributions in promoting U.S.-Korea relations and American Studies programs in Korea." Dong-eui University organized the conferment of his honorary degree at their annual graduate school commencement ceremony, which held at 11 a.m. on February 18, 2005, at the University's Grand Auditorium.

Dr. Washington has had a long and distinguished career in Korea as an American diplomat. He has served three times in Korea, including as Director of the American Cultural Center in Busan in 1986. Mr. Washington returned to Korea in 1995 as Deputy Director of the U.S. Information Service in Seoul, and now serves as Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.

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Before the Ceremony: with President of Dong-Eui University Kim In-Do Ceremonial Procession Ceremonial Procession Graduation Ceremony at University's Grand Auditorium Mr. Don Q. Washington
President Confers Honorary Doctorate Degree to Mr. Washington
Dr. Washington Delivered a Speech on 'Beyond Politics' With Mrs. Washington Brochure of the Ceremony Date was February 18, 2005 In Commemorating Tree Planting -- From left: Dr. Washington, Dr. Kim Im-Shik(Chairman of Dong-Eui Foundation), Dr. Kim In-Do (President of Dong-Eui University)
Tree Planting (Plum Tree) Commemorating Tree Planting: Don Q. Washington, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Honorary Doctorate in Political Science February 18, 2005 After Tree Planting
After Tree Planting Congratulatory Reception: Chairman Kim Im-Shik Congratulates Dr. Washington
Toast suggested by President Kim In-Do Appreciation by Dr. Washington Chairman Kim, Mrs. Washington, Dr. Washington, President Kim, Dean-Chang Kim Hwan-Soo, Carolyn Glassman, Chairman Kim Im-Shik, Mrs. Washington, Dr. Washington, President Kim In-Do, Kim Su-Nam, Kim Kwang-Ho
Farewell to Chairman
Kim Su-Nam(IRC Director), Dr. Washington, Carolyn Glassman(RPO) Visit to the Busan Port Authority After U.S. Friendship Dinner with Busan VIPs at Chosun Beach Hotel