The conferment ceremony was followed by a festive procession of the honorary doctors, doctors and masters, as well as of the professors of the University of Lapland and invited guests from other universities. The procession headed to the Rovaniemi church, where the conferment service was held by archbishop emeritus John Vikström. In the evening there will be a dinner for the conferred honorary doctors, doctors, masters and guests.
Press Service of the Office of the Pesident
Kadriorg, June 4, 1999
