Grameen Bank: A Bank for the Selfless

 

September 1, 2010- Today, Carleton University awarded Muhammad Yunus, founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, with an honorary doctorate. Seats filled with an eager audience listened intently as the ceremony began. Commencing with the national anthem, followed by an introduction from the university’s President, the Chancellor officiated the ceremony as Dr. Yunus was honored. A merit, according to the university’s President, long overdue and well deserved. Winner of Nobel Peace Prize, author, economist and social entrepreneur resonated inspiration simply by walking onto the stage of Kailash Mittal theatre today. (more…)