**All information is strictly embargoed to 1.30pm, 11 December
MEDIA INVITATION
Globe co-founder to receive La Trobe Hon Doc
TOMORROW, THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER, 1.30PM AEDT
Skateboarding pioneer turned global entrepreneur, social activist and media producer Stephen Hill OAM will be awarded a prestigious Honorary Doctorate by La Trobe University for his influence in shaping skateboarding culture, fashion and media, as well as his contributions to community, business and the creative industries.
Stephen, a La Trobe Business School alumnus in the early 1980s, will skate through the Bundoora campus one more time, not only receiving a Doctor of Letters but a one-of-a-kind skateboard deck with a graphic representing the many opportunities that exist at La Trobe.
Stephen established Globe International with his brothers Peter and Matt in 1985, building it into one of the world’s most recognised boardsports companies.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell will award Stephen with the honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, at a special ceremony at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora TOMORROW, THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER at 1.30pm.
During the ceremony, Professor Farrell will present Stephen with the unique skateboard deck designed by graphic artist Max Blackmore as a surprise gift.
Media are invited to attend the event.
Interview and pic opps with Stephen will be available after the ceremony.
Where: La Trobe University Union Hall, Plenty Road, Bundoora
Paid parking is available in CP3 and CP4.
When: 1.30pm-2.30pm, Thursday, 11 December
Media contact
Robyn Grace, Senior Media Manager
E: [email protected], T: 0420 826 595
