12/1/1999
Landmark information
- Location:
San Diego State University, N of Viejas Arena entrance 13, Aztec Circle Dr across from S entrance of parking garage 12, San Diego - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
12/1/1999 - Date Most Recently Visited:
12/1/1999 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 46.498, W 117 4.473
About this landmark
Plaque text:
San Diego State University
In 1960 the state legislature authorized the California State Colleges to grant honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who have made unusual contributions toward learning and civilization. On June 6, 1963 San Diego State College was the first of the California State Colleges to award the doctorate when it conferred a Doctor of laws degree on John F. Kennedy, President of the United States.