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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Peter Cooke Named Member of the Order of Australia

Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama: Peter Cooke, professor and head of the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, was named a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honors List, which was announced today from the residence of the Governor General in the Australian capital of Canberra.

The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry, established in 1975 by Queen Elizabeth, II as a means to recognize Australian citizens for achievement or meritorious service. To receive this honor, one must be nominated by a fellow citizen. The Council of the Order of Australia reviews these nominations and makes recommendations for the awards to the government.

1 comment:

Claire Farrokh said...

"Amazing! Congratulations Peter! Sent from my iPhone" "So well deserved, Peter. Congratulations." "WOW! Bravo and Congratulations Peter." "Extraordinary!! Congratulations, Peter!" "Dear Peter! What a high honor (honour!)! Congratulations, you're a bobby-dazzler!!! I'm so glad that what you have done, and are doing, as an artist, educator, and administrator in the fine arts is being recognized this way!" "Congratulation Peter for being on the list, this is a great recognition for your service to education and to the industry in Australia." "Congratulations Peter! Such wonderful recognition for your life and work." "Congratulations, Peter! What a thrilling and well deserved honor. We are, indeed, lucky to have you!" "Sir Peter! I join the chorus of colleagues in singing your praises. Well earned- Major Congratulations are in order! Cheers!" "How very proud we all are of you! Most wonderfully well deserved! We are celebrating with you for this great honor! Your family must also be quite proud! I hope the ceremony is videotaped! Bravo Peter!"

These are only some of the sixteen drama all emails that were sent in reply to this announcement. Reply all is not necessary. Just email Peter.