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Harold Hamm’s day at UND in photos, with guest appearance by President Trump

Only three UND honorary degree holders received that honor at a non-commencement ceremony: John F. Kennedy, Phil Jackson and Harold Hamm

UND Provost Tom DiLorezno presented Harold Hamm with an honorary doctorate on Friday, amid a gathering of distinguished guests that included Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

The luncheon honoring Hamm and his contributions to UND was held in the Energy and Environmental Research Center. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

Hamm offered remarks after receiving his honorary degree. The founder of Continental Resources has donated millions of dollars to fund the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering at UND. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

In addition to his diploma and hood, “Dr. Hamm” received a commemorative UND Fighting Hawks hockey jersey, presented by Sen. Hoeven and DeAnna Carlson Zink, CEO of the UND Alumni Association & Foundation. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

Hamm donned his jersey at Friday evening’s UND hockey game and was welcomed by fans onto the ice at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

During a period intermission, President Donald Trump appeared in the arena by video. The president congratulated Hamm for the oilman’s accomplishments, which now include a doctorate from UND. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.

 

Incoming UND President Andrew Armacost attended the game with Hamm, as did Sen. Hoeven. It was Armacost’s first time watching the Fighting Hawks play at the Ralph. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today.