<p>ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, has been named a presidential distinguished professor at Emory University, school officials said Monday.</p>
<p>It's the first university appointment the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize has accepted, the university said.....</p>
<p>He is expected to deliver his inaugural lecture during an October 20-22 visit to the university, and to participate in a conference on science and spirituality and an interfaith session on religion.</p>
<p>The appointment is open-ended but provides no compensation, said Emory spokeswoman Nancy Seideman....</p>
<p>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....</p>