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

[Jim Baumbach]

John, do you recall our meeting with the Dalai Lama in Kathmandu during 
the Global Odyssey? 

John Cock wrote:
> Several of us who graduated from Emory thought this would be a good 
> idea ;>)
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> *Dalai Lama Gets Prof's Chair at Emory*
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> *Associated Press ***
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> 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.
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> 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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