Wed, May 26, 2004
"Doctor" Paul Poberezny Honored By UW-Oshkosh
Donning traditional cap and gown,
EAA Founder and Chairman Paul H. Poberezny received an honorary
doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh during the
school's spring commencement ceremonies last weekend. The honor,
made in recognition of Paul's contributions to aviation, Wisconsin,
and the Oshkosh area, is the third received by the EAA founder.
(Others include from Milwaukee School of Engineering (1989) and St.
Louis University (1991.)
"It was a wonderful experience, especially watching 400 smiling
young people walk across the stage in front of me," said the EAA
founder. "It was a very emotional experience, with 6,000 people in
the audience. Graduation is an adventure being repeated every year
throughout our fine country."
Richard Wells, UW-Oshkosh chancellor, commented, "We can all learn
from Paul's example about the importance of volunteerism and giving
back to your community. UW-Oshkosh and the greater Oshkosh area
have benefited in countless ways from the efforts of this dedicated
leader."
Paul Poberezny is one of the most decorated men in aviation, as
his flying experience has spanned more than 60 years and in excess
of 400 types of aircraft. In recent years, he has received such
prestigious honors as the Wright Memorial Trophy and been inducted
into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Those honors put him in
the company of other legendary aviators such as Neil Armstrong,
Jimmy Doolittle, and John Glenn.
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