Luncheon for SBA honorary degree recipient set for Dec. 12

Oakland University's School of Business Administration has announced it will award Narayana Murthy an honorary degree during its upcoming commencement ceremony, and the public is invited to attend a luncheon honoring the achievement.

Murthy is founder of Infosys Technologies Limited, a global information technology and consulting software services provider headquartered in Bangalore, India. He is being recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and determination, which has resulted in tremendous cost savings for companies across Europe and the United States. His business endeavors also are credited with helping lift his native country out of poverty.

Murthy served as Infosys CEO for 21 years before retiring in 2002. He then served as the executive chairman of the board and chief mentor until 2006. As an admired global leader, a highly respected businessman and an Asian hero who brought about revolutionary changes in Asia, Murthy has a long and varied list of accomplishments.

The luncheon celebrating his honorary degree, co-sponsored by The Indus Entrepreneurs, wiill held be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, at the Troy Marriott. The cost is $40 and reservations can be made online at www.sba.oakland.edu/ce/. Visitors should click on the "Mr. Murthy Honorary Degree Luncheon" link under upcoming events. This interested in participating also can reserve a spot by calling Oakland University’s School of Business Administration at (248) 370-3177. Additional information is available by sending an e-mail to sba-ce@lists.oakland.edu.