Prime Minister Sanna Marin (sd) impressively represented the university at the graduation ceremony in New York.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (sd) was awarded an honorary doctorate in New York, USA, on Wednesday. Marin has published a comprehensive series of photos from the big anniversary on her Instagram account.
The event was organized at Yankee Stadium, where a large number of graduating students had gathered. Like many others, Marin was dressed in a purple graduation gown.
If the series of images is not visible, you can view it from here. You can browse the series of images by clicking on the arrow on the right of the image.
– Good luck and a wonderful speech, commented singer Janna.
– It’s tough! So much luck. Awesome, actress Minka Kuustonen enthuses in the comment thread.
This is how Sanna Marin was awarded an honorary doctorate in New York. Pontus Höök
From the photos shared by the Prime Minister, you can see that it was a festive occasion. The Finnish politician also got to go up on stage himself and gave a speech to the party audience.
– Speaking to more than 30,000 people, graduates and their loved ones at Yankee Stadium was a great privilege and something I will remember for the rest of my life, Marin commented on the occasion on Instagram.
In her speech, Marin recalled how she once wanted to change the world. At the same time, he listed several things threatening the world, such as climate change and the return of war to Europe.
– These questions are about values. Everyone has to choose their side, because there is no middle ground, Marin stated in his speech.
Marin’s speech contained a strong message for Ukraine. Pontus Höök
At the same time, he has pointed out that, in his opinion, there are not enough women in leading positions.
– There are nowhere near enough young people and people from different backgrounds. The face of power does not resemble the faces of people. This has to change.
From Marin’s photos, you can see how many people are in the stadium. One of the pictures also captures an orchestra playing bagpipes. At the same time, there are group photos with representatives of the university in the photo series. During her visit, Marin has met university teachers and students.
Marini’s honorary doctorate title was reported by, among others, the American financial magazine Forbes.