Monday, June 11, 2007

Egyptologist awarded Order of Australia

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2007/06/10/1181414141876.html
Congratulations to Professor Naguib Kanawati, Macquarie University, NSW, who has been awarded the Order of Australia for service to education through archaeological research and the promotion and advancement of the study of Egyptology, and to the community.

I had to look this up on Wikipedia, which offers the following definition: "The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 'for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service'. The Order is divided into general and military divisions." See more on the Wikipedia page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Australia

There is an academic profile of Professor Kanawati at:
http://www.anchist.mq.edu.au/ProfileNK.htm

And a more colourful piece about him at:
http://www.international.mq.edu.au/globe/default.aspx?id=238&EditionID=5

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