Parker College Confers Honors Upon Brian Tracy Philanthropist Awarded During
Summer Commencement
Parker College of Chiropractic presented Brian Tracy the Doctor of Humanities Degree (Honoris Causa) during commencement ceremonies August 2006. Mr. Tracy, author and management expert also addressed degree candidates and their guests. Mr. Tracy was honored for his charitable activities and his long-term support of Parker College and the chiropractic profession. Through his training, Mr. Tracy helps individuals and organizations come closer to reaching their full potential. Mr. Tracy is chairman and chief executive officer of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. He addresses more than 250,000 men and women each year on the subjects of personal and professional developments. Mr. Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 4,000,000 people in 4,000 talks and seminars throughout the United States, Canada and 40 other countries worldwide. He is the author and producer of more than 40 books and 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
Parker College Confers Honorary Degree Upon Les Brown Community Leader Awarded During
Winter Commencement
Parker College of Chiropractic presented Les Brown the Doctor of Humanities Degree (Honoris Causa) during commencement ceremonies December 2006. Brown, an internationally recognized motivational speaker also addressed graduates and their guests. Mr. Brown was honored for his community leadership, charitable activities and his dedication to helping others improve their lives. Through Mr. Brown’s training and speaking engagements, he helps individuals and organizations come closer to reaching their full potential. With a hunger to learn and a passion to help other realize their potential, Mr. Brown rose from a hip-talking morning DJ to broadcast manager; from community activist to community leader; from political commentator to three-term legislator; and from a banquet and nightclub emcee to premier keynote speaker. He is the author of numerous books, including Live Your Dreams and It’s Not Over Until You Win. He is the recipient of the National Speakers Association’s highest honor: The Council of Peers Award in Excellence. Mr. Brown was selected one of the World’s Top Five Speakers by Toastmasters International, and his series, You Deserve, won a Chicago-area Emmy. Mr. Brown is the founder of the Les Brown Youth Leadership Institute.
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