Maharishi relayed this message by telephone to members of the gala celebration opening the new Dreier Building at Maharishi University of Management in March. A delighted audience also heard from University president, Dr. Bevan Morris, the architect Jonathan Lipman, and many others who shared their inspirational stories about the construction of the University’s first building designed according to Maharishi Sthapatya Veda principles.

As well as honoring all those who had contributed to making the building possible, special thanks went to the University’s International Board of Trustees who traveled to Fairfield for the opening ceremonies. Dr. Morris also explained the importance of the new building for the future progress of the University and expanded on Maharishi’s use of the term "cosmic power."

"The Dreier Building—the first perfect Vastu building in the life of our University—is profoundly important to us all, because, as Maharishi repeatedly emphasizes, Vastu is the organizing power of the entire universe. Vastu means the power at the basis of the architecture of the universe itself—the power which unites all the infinite diversity of the galaxies and the ever-expanding universe. Bringing the support of this power of Vastu to accelerate the growth and success of our University is the great achievement that we are celebrating today. Today the Dreier building comes to enhance the greatness of this institution and its enlightened community, and to promote the health, happiness and good fortune of all the faculty, students and staff of Maharishi University of Management."

Mathematics professor, Dr. Anne Dow agreed. "I have total support of Nature when teaching in this building, and the students are focused and happy in their new environment." The $2 million, 20,000 sq. ft. building houses three levels of classrooms, administrative offices, the Transcendental Meditation Program Center, and meditation halls.

Students appreciate the greater convenience of the location of the new Enrollment Center and classrooms. "The building is centrally located, close to the dorms," said Ananda Walker. "The administrative offices are more accessible, and it looks so refined." Adds fellow student, Helen Han, "The spacious lounge in the lobby area creates a nice place for a break."

In honor and recognition of Dr. Ted Dreier, a long-time Trustee and supporter of the University, Dr. Dreier’s wife and daughter, Bobbie and Barbara Dreier, led the ceremonial procession around the new building with Dr. Morris. "We are so grateful and happy," commented Mrs. Dreier after the celebration. "Ted would love everything about this building—that it so beautifully embodies and enhances Maharishi’s teachings, that so many people participated in creating it, and that it will surely inspire and empower us all to swiftly complete the new Maharishi Sthapatya Veda campus for the University."

For more information on the degree programs available at Maharishi University of Management call the Office of Admissions: 800-369-6480, or visit www.mum.edu.

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