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The Jewish FederatiOn's
Young Adult Division invites you to a

U-M Grants
Honorary Degrees

Among the six honorary degree
winners from the University of
Michigan were David Hermelin,
former U.S. ambassador to
Norway, and Lawrence Kasdan,
screenwriter and film director.
Hermelin is a Michigan busi-
nessman, philanthropist and
community leader. After receiv-
ing a bachelor's degree in busi-

ness administration from the U-
M in 1958,
he joined
his father's

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insurance
business. He
has been a
business
partner in
numerous
other ven-
tures,
including
Arbor
Drugs Inc.,
David Hermelin
First of
America
Bank Corporation, Ha-Lo
Industries, Palace Sports and
Entertainment, Phoenicia
America-Israel Flat Glass Ltd.
and Village Green Apartments.
Hermelin is recognized interna-
tionally for his philanthropic
leadership.
Kasdan is a film director who
has written and directed some
of the most influential films of
the last 20 years. He directed
nine films: Body Heat, The Big

Thursday, June 1

Chill, Silverado, The Accidental
Tourist, I Love You to Death,
Grand Canyon, Wyatt Earp,
French Kiss and Mumford. He

8 p.m.

has co-written four of the most
successful pictures in motion
picture history: Raiders of the

Come learn about the abundance of

7295 Orchard Lake Road

(in

Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes
Back, Return of the Jedi and The
Bodyguard. Drawn to U-M

If you are interested in dinner before the

wine tasting, or have questions, call

Kara Weiner, (248) 203-1499,

or kweiner@jfmd.org

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because of its Avery Hopwood
literary prize, Kasdan won the
award four times, including one
year when he took first place in
both fiction and drama. At U-
M, he received a bachelor of
arts degree in 1970 and a mas-
ter of arts degree in 1972.