War on Terror, Human Rights Symposium Held
The Office of Global Learning hosted an afternoon conference on “The War on Terror and the Fate of Human Rights in the U.S.” on April 23 at the Muscarelle Center, Metropolitan Campus. The conference explored vital issues concerning civil liberties and national security in the aftermath of 9/11. Elise Salem, associate provost for global learning (Metro/Flor), which sponsored the conference, delivered the opening remarks.
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Organizers and presenters at “The War on Terror and the Fate of Human Rights in the U.S.” symposium have their pictures taken in front of the Peace Pole at the Metropolitan Campus. They are, seated from left, Joseph Chuman, human rights coordinator and philosophy (Metro) and leader of Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County; Elise Salem, associate provost for global learning (Metro/Flor); and John Schiemann, political science (Flor); and, standing from left, Andrew Mattson, criminal justice (Metro) and detective, Counter-terrorism Unit, New York City Police Department; and Gazman Xhudo, homeland security (Metro). |
The keynote speaker was Vincent Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, New York City, who talked about “The War on Terror and Human Rights.” The tension between preserving liberty and the importance of maintaining national security was discussed in depth through a panel discussion on “Security and Liberty: Is There a Trade-off?” The panel, composed of civil libertarians and University faculty members, included Grayson Barber, First-amendment litigator and board member, American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey; Gary Nissenbaum, civil liberties litigator and attorney in private practice; Andrew Mattson, criminal justice (Metro) and detective, Counter-terrorism Unit, New York City Police Department; and Gazman Xhudo, faculty member in FDU’s homeland security program.
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Left photo: Craig Mourton, director, student life (Metro); Jo Anne Murphy, University U.N. coordinator (Flor); and Bamidele Ojo, political science (Metro); met with Elise Salem, associate provost for global learning (Metro/Flor), at registration. Right photo: Joseph Chuman, left, human rights coordinator and philosophy (Metro) and leader of Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, and symposium keynote speaker Vincent Warren, executive director, Center of Constitutional Rights, discussed Warren’s presentation. |
Attendees selected from four breakout sessions: “The Plight of Muslims in the Aftermath of 9/11,” led by Sohail Mohammed, legal advocate for Muslim detainees; “Immigration and Latinos in the U.S.,” with Gerard Gonzalez, New Jersey Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association; “Political Asylum and the U.S. After 9/11,” led by Elissa Steglich, managing attorney, Legal Representation Project, American Friends Service Committee; and “Torture, Policy and Law,” with John Schiemann, political science (Flor).
Joseph Chuman, human rights coordinator and philosophy (Metro) and leader, Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, offered closing remarks.
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April/May 2008
| · | Commencement Scheduled for May 20 |
| · | Faculty Authors, Grant Seekers Honored |
| · | Campus Projects Feature New Plaza |
| · | Naimoli to Be Honored at Charter Day, PINNACLE Society to Induct Five Alumni |
| · | Business and Investment Opportunities in European Union Focus of Day |
| · | Next Generation of Green Businesses to Be Discussed |
| · | War on Terror, Human Rights Symposium Held |
| · | New Web Site Design Rollout Almost Ready |
| · | FDU Offers Summer Camps for Children, Teens |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Alonso, Brown, Purnell, Wojtaszek |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — Graduation Salute, Green Day, Community Involvement, Christie Speaks on Corruption. |
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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.
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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.
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