On several occasions, the University of Mary has awarded honorary degrees to individuals who, through their service to the university and community, have exemplified U-Mary's Christian, Catholic and Benedictine mission and identity.   In this way, we honor such leaders and proudly embrace them within the University of Mary community:   Doctor of Leadership and Philanthropy, honoris causa     2012: Al Wolf     2011: Martin White     2007: Governor Arthur A. Link, Grace Johnson Link     2005: A. Kirk Lanterman     2004: John D. Decker, Frank G. Larson     2003: Myron H. Atkinson, Jr.     2001: Ralph E. Tarnasky (posthumously), Michael J. Hofer     2000: William E. Clairmont, Matthew D. Butler     1999: Harold Schafer   Doctor of the University, honoris causa     2012: Sister Mary Elizabeth Mason (posthumously)     2010: Sister Thomas Welder     1999: David M. Heskett   Doctor of Leadership, honoris causa     2012: Dewey Tietz (posthumously)     2010: Dr. Riffat Morgan, Dr. Margaret Morgan     2009: Sister Nancy Bauer OSB, Sister Joanne Graham, Abbot John Klassen OSB     2008: Bishop Robert D. Lynne, Bishop Paul A. Zipfel     2006: Douglas J. Burgum, John M. Michels     2005: Mary Louise Defender Wilson, Harold J. Miller     2003: Reverend William C. Sherman     2002: Thomas J. Clifford, Nancy Jones Schafer