Sun., May 22, 1983 Minister and human rights activist James A. Forbes received an honorary degree as part of the College's 1983 Commencement exercises. Event Type Academic Ceremonies Related Entries 1983 Commencement Richard Attenborough Gives Address Donald Jay Grout Receives Honorary Degree Julius S. Held Receives Honorary Degree Carlisle Floyd Receives Honorary Degree Wayne Thiebaud Receives Honorary Degree