Please join the Advocates for Civil Liberties for an important CONFERENCE:WHEN MIDDLE EAST POLITICS INVADE CAMPUS
When: February 16th, 2011 1 PM to 9 PM
Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 370 King Street West, Toronto
Moderator: Jonathan Kay, National Post
Program: An outstanding lineup of distinguished speakers (see below)…to view Conference Agenda: http://www.advocatesforcivilliberties.org/agenda.php
CATHERINE CHATTERLEY, Research Fellow, University of Manitoba, is a respected historian in the fields of antisemitism and the Holocaust. Founding Director of The Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism (CISA), a new scholarly initiative dedicated to placing the problem of antisemitism on the international human rights agenda and ensuring that Canadians are part of this discussion.
PHYLLIS CHESLER, Psychotherapist, noted author, journalist, and icon of the feminist movement, Dr.Chesler is Emerita Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies at CUNY. She has been instrumental in focusing attention on women’s rights, and has organized political, legal and human rights campaigns. An international commentator and lecturer, she has tirelessly defended the rights of women all over the world.
ELLIOT CHODOFF is a political and military analyst specializing in the Middle East conflict and the global war on terrorism. He is the co-author of MidEast On Target, and a Major in the IDF reserve. A dynamic speaker, Chodoff teaches and lectures on the history and challenges of the Middle East, terrorism and responses, military thought and strategy, the morality and ethics of the IDF, military aspects of international conflict, and Arab-Israeli relations.
RICHARD CRAVATTS, Boston University, is the author of a forthcoming book, Genocidal Liberalism: The University’s Jihad Against Israel, about the world-wide assault on Israel taking place on college campuses. He presents a compelling video presentation on the corruption of true scholarly debate, and then offers some concrete solutions to help bring campuses back to a balanced discussion.
SALIM MANSUR is Associate Professor of Political Science at University of Western Ontario, Toronto Sun columnist, and the author of the book, “Islam’s Predicament”. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Islamic Pluralism based in Washington, an academic consultant with the Center for Security Policy in Washington, has been a consultant with CIDA on development issues, and often presents analysis on the Muslim world, Islam, South Asia, and the Middle East
ANDREW ROBERTS, Friends of Israel Initiative, is a noted British historian and author of the recent history of the Second World War, ‘The Storm of War’. He is a founding member of the Friends of Israel Initiative. Roberts’ speech launched the FII to the British House of Commons.
GIL TROY is Professor of History at McGill University, Visiting Scholar with the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, the author of Why I Am a Zionist: Israel, Jewish Identity and the Challenges of Today a frequent contributor to Jerusalem Post and many international publications. Dr.Troy will discuss “How Zionism Can Get A Passing Grade On Campus Today”.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION LEADERS PANEL…A Conversation About The Events On Campus In March
REGISTRATION for Afternoon and Evening Lectures, Dinner and Closing Reception, and for complete Conference Agenda and details, please visit: http://www.advocatesforcivilliberties.org/
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Meryle Kates
Conference Coordinator
Advocates for Civil Liberties
Phone: 416 966 0722
http://www.advocatesforcivilliberties.org/
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