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February 05, 2007

Dalai Lama at Emory

Dalai Lama Gets Prof's Chair at Emory, from Guardian Unlimited:

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.

Related entry: Emory's Dalai Lama site.

Posted by Mel at February 5, 2007 04:07 PM

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