Mourning Great European Tomi Ungerer

KIT is mourning the death of artist Tomi Ungerer. The Alsatian-born illustrator, graphic artist, author, and above all, great European has been honorary doctor of the KIT Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2004.

In December 2011, Ungerer also received the first "Eucor Medal", which is bestowed on outstanding personalities who have made a special contribution to cross-border cooperation. Eucor praised him then as a "convinced European, a very versatile and highly valued personality whose work knows no bounds."

Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, who has awarded Tomi Ungerer the honorary title of Professor in October last year in acknowledgement of his artistic work and his cultural and social commitment, also expressed deep grief.