Records, 1968-1992.

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Records, 1968-1992.

This collection contains correspondence discussing the establishment and daily routine of the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies as well as the Division of Continuing Education's Study in Jerusalem program that preceded the establishment of the Jerusalem Center. It also contains participant evaluations of this study abroad program. The bulk of the material is from 1984-1992.

4 boxes (2 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8102988

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Brigham Young University. Division of Continuing Education

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The Division of Continuing Education, which today serves more than 300,000 students, owes its existence to President Franklin S. Harris, who in 1921 organized the Extension Division, out of which the Division of Continuing Education has grown. In 1946, a quarter of a century later, President Howard S. McDonald appointed Harold Glen Clark to replace Lowry Nelson as director of the Extension Division. Clark immediately saw the great potential of his new assignment and the Extension Division began ...

Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies

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The Jerusalem Center is Brigham Young University's center for study in Jerusalem. Students enroll through the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, travel to the Holy Land, and live in the Center for programs that extend for two, four, or five months. Students study a core curriculum that focuses on Old and New Testament, ancient and modern Near Eastern studies, and language (Hebrew and Arabic). Classroom study is built around field trips that cover the length and breadth of the Holy Land. A study abroad p...

Brigham Young University.

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...