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SFU and UBC honour the lifework of the Aga Khan

Written by: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor   In a first-of-its-kind event, SFU and UBC are each conferring an honorary doctorate of laws degree to His Highness Prince Shah Karim Al Husseini Aga Khan in a joint ceremony. The Aga Khan founded the Aga Khan Development Network, a global network of development aid agencies working through post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and school programs. This network is particularly active in underdeveloped and war-torn nations. The Aga Khan, who is the 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims, founded this network as an expression of the social conscience of Islam. The awards mark…

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