Prof. Johanna Ivaska awarded Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
We are proud to announce that Johanna Ivaska was awarded Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun I luokan ritarimerkki (SVR R I)) today. Warmest congratulations Johanna!
The Order of the White Rose of Finland is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders.
Read more about the orders: https://ritarikunnat.fi/language/en/homepage-en/
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