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Sarah Pottharst, Staff Writer, spottha@smu.edu
Issue date: 7/1/09 Section: News
Debates, forums and symposia are some of the events and programs with which the library and policy center will provide the SMU community, according to Brad Cheves, vice president of Development and External Affairs at SMU. These programs will be "more evident" as the library moves closer to completion.
Library officials intend to team with SMU as much as possible, says Langdale. Officials plan to invite "foreign leaders to come and visit, who might be able to teach or lecture at SMU." Officials are also considering having an SMU senior fellow work on education reform issues at the policy center.
Program opportunities also are boosted by the DFW international airport, which will allow for transportation of people from around the world.
"There will be opportunities for sitting world leaders as well as former world leaders to visit Dallas," said Cheves, which opens the prospect for guest appearances and special guest lecturers on campus.
Both Cheves and Langdale agree the library will increase SMU's national and international visibility.
Another advantage the center offers is invaluable information students can use to further their studies.
"I think it's only as limited as we are limited by our ideas," Cheves said, adding the library provides "a great opportunity in every area of the campus and we're all going to be challenged to think creatively."
Library officials intend to team with SMU as much as possible, says Langdale. Officials plan to invite "foreign leaders to come and visit, who might be able to teach or lecture at SMU." Officials are also considering having an SMU senior fellow work on education reform issues at the policy center.
Program opportunities also are boosted by the DFW international airport, which will allow for transportation of people from around the world.
"There will be opportunities for sitting world leaders as well as former world leaders to visit Dallas," said Cheves, which opens the prospect for guest appearances and special guest lecturers on campus.
Both Cheves and Langdale agree the library will increase SMU's national and international visibility.
Another advantage the center offers is invaluable information students can use to further their studies.
"I think it's only as limited as we are limited by our ideas," Cheves said, adding the library provides "a great opportunity in every area of the campus and we're all going to be challenged to think creatively."
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