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New York Times
February 5, 2007

Dalai Lama Gets Prof's Chair at Emory
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA (AP) -- 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.

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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