Washington, DC 1969 <strong>Kennedy</strong> during his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury by his family, friends, the nation, and the Church. We extend our thanks to his family for sharing him with us.” <strong>Kennedy</strong>’s efforts to bring the Church to the world live on. <strong>Kennedy</strong> had introduced the Church to many nations of the world, and then-BYU President Jeffrey R. Holland imagined a similar goal for BYU’s international center. A proposal was accepted in 1983 to expand the center, renaming it the David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for International Studies “in recognition of Elder <strong>Kennedy</strong>’s distinguished global contributions 1975 Mexican–American Studies approved, J. Halvor Clegg coordinator Ted Lyon replaced Sid Shreeve as LAS coordinator BYU, Provo, Utah 1983 <strong>Kennedy</strong> and Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU president, participate in dedication program of the David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for International Studies in finance, trade, diplomacy, government service, home and family life, and in the expansion of the Church,” said Holland in his inaugural address. 2 At the dedication of the center, President Holland remarked, “David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> exemplifies, both as a public servant and as an individual Latter-day Saint, those sterling qualities of character and intellect which all associated with the David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for International and Area Studies can seek gladly to emulate.” 3 1977 World Affairs <strong>Center</strong> (WAC) proposed Douglas Tobler replaced Mel Mabey as Russian Studies coordinator Gary Williams replaced Spencer J. Palmer as Asian Studies director The David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for International Studies at <strong>Brigham</strong> <strong>Young</strong> <strong>University</strong> is proud to be named for this great statesman and servant. The center has become the vehicle to represent the university— and often the Church—in continued international involvement, and in its institutional urgency to foster among students, future national and international leaders, the awareness, knowledge, understanding, and skill so necessary to successfully conduct international affairs. 1978 Provo, Utah 1980s The <strong>Kennedy</strong>’s four daughters (left to right): Patricia K. Campbell, Carol K. Davis, Marilyn K.Taylor, Barbara K. Law Notes 1. “Banker, Statesman, Diplomat Spends Life ‘Serving the Lord,’” Sarah Jane Cannon, Deseret News archives, Saturday, 22 July 1995. 2. “The Mission of the David M. <strong>Kennedy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for International Studies,” Jeffrey R. Holland, BYU president, 17 November 1983. 3. “News of the Church,” Ensign, May 1983, p. 89. <strong>Center</strong> for International and Area Studies (CIAS) (instead of WAC) approved, Spencer J. Palmer, director Near East Studies approved, David Montgomery, chair Symposia: “U.S. in a Changing World” “Religious Literature” 5
6 1979 Richard S. Beal replaced Stanley A. Taylor as IR director Stanley A. Taylor replaced Spencer J. Palmer as CIAS director John Hawkins replaced Ted Lyon as LAS coordinator European Studies approved, Garold Davis, director. Formerly Russian Studies Neal Lambert appointed American Studies coordinator Symposium: “Religion and Violence in Peru” Fostering a Global Vision 1980 Wes Craig replaced John Hawkins as LAS coordinator Canadian Studies approved, Earl Fry, coordinator Intercultural Relations approved, Gordon Whiting, coordinator. Lasts one year Douglas Tobler replaced Garold Davis as European Studies coordinator
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