[Dialogue] Dalai Lama Gets Prof's Chair at Emory

[Harry Wainwright]

Dalai Lama Gets Prof's Chair at Emory

Associated Press 

 

ATLANTA, Feb. 5 - The Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, has been
named a presidential distinguished professor at Emory University, school
officials said Monday.

It's the first university appointment the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace
Prize has accepted, the university said.

The Tibetan leader said in a university statement that he looks forward to
offering his services to students and the community.

"I firmly believe that education is an indispensable tool for the
flourishing of human well-being and the creation of a just and peaceful
society, and I am delighted to make a small contribution in this regard
through this appointment," he said.

He is expected to deliver his inaugural lecture during an Oct. 20-22 visit
to the university, and to participate in a conference on science and
spirituality and an interfaith session on religion.

The appointment is open-ended but provides no compensation, said Emory
spokeswoman Nancy Seideman.

The Dalai Lama's role includes providing private teaching sessions with
students and faculty during Emory's study-abroad program in Dharamsala,
India, and opportunities for university community members to attend his
annual teachings. He also will make periodic visits to Emory, the statement
said.

Emory also is creating a fellowship in the Dalai Lama's name to fund annual
scholarships for Tibetan students who attend its undergraduate and graduate
schools.

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