Honorary Doctor of the University of Nova Gorica, dr. Evgen Bavčar became the Knight of the Legion of Honor

Date of publication: 15. 7. 2016
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The French President Francoise Hollande awarded Dr. Evgen Bavčar (Honorary Doctor of the University of Nova Gorica) the highest French civilian honor – the Knight of the Legion of Honor.

Dr. Evgen Bavčar and Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik, rector of the University of Nova Gorica. Photo: Janez Platiše
Dr. Evgen Bavčar and Prof. Dr. Danilo Zavrtanik, rector of the University of Nova Gorica. Photo: Janez Platiše

As part of the French National Day that was celebrated in Ljubljana as well, the award was given to dr. Bavčar by the French Ambassador to Slovenia, Pierre-François Mourier. He received this award for his contribution in the field of art photography and for his efforts in strengthening the relations between France and Slovenia.

In 2011, Dr. Evgen Bavčar received the Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) at the University of Nova Gorica. He was given this honor for his exceptional artistic achievements in the field of photography. He just recently became Honorary Citizen of Europe.

Congratulations!

Andreja Leban, Public Relations

Dr. Evgen Bavčar and H. E. Mr Pierre-François Mourier, Ambassador of the French Republic in Slovenia. Photo: Embassy of the French Republic in Slovenia.