DePaul University, the nation’s largest Catholic university and the ninth-largest private university in the U.S., has a diverse lineup of faculty experts who are available to comment on a wide range of subjects related to the attacks and the aftermath one year later.

TERRORISM, THE MIDDLE EAST AND GLOBAL POLITICS

M. Cherif Bassiouni, professor, College of Law, president of the International Human Rights Law Institute at DePaul: Available for comment on a broad range of general human rights issues surrounding the terrorist attacks and their aftermath. Bassiouni is one of the world’s leading authorities on terrorism and international human rights law and the author of two books on terrorism. He also was involved with the first U.S. terrorism study in 1978, and he currently serves as a consultant on terrorism for the U. S. Department of State. Bassiouni will be available on a limited basis after September 5th so interviews should be arranged as early as possible. He can be reached at 312/362-8332.

Thomas Mockaitis, associate professor of history, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Can discuss terrorism and counter-terrorism; status of the war, possible U.S. invasion of Iraq. He is also teaching a class for entering freshmen, “Religion in an Urban World,” that examines the efforts of religious leaders to promote interfaith dialogue and attempts to view religion as a living phenomenon operating in the real world. He can be reached at 773/325-7471.

Barry Kellman, professor, College of Law: Available to discuss issues related to weapons of war, national security, terrorism, the Middle East and the legal aspects of international arms control. He is co-director of DePaul's International Criminal Justice and Weapons Control Center, and also heads the Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism. He also has been a member of the National Commission on Terrorism. He can be reached at 312/362-5258.

Avrom A. Blumberg, professor of chemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Can discuss terrorism roots and possible control, chemical and biological weapons, U.S. vulnerability to the aforementioned weapons, national security. He can be contacted at 773/325-7345.

Michael Edwards, professor of philosophy, Barat College of DePaul: He is writing a book on the issue of First World countries vs. Third World nations and can speak about the global implications of the terrorist attacks. He can be reached at 847/574-4634.

POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS

Michael L. Mezey, political science professor and dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Can talk about how Congress has changed in the past year; how the tragic events and ensuing war on terrorism have impacted George W. Bush's presidency; and how this event will shape Bush’s bid for re-election. He can be reached at 773/325-7305.

Bruce Newman, marketing professor, College of Commerce: Nationally recognized author of "The Mass Marketing of Politics: Democracy in an Age of Manufactured Images," can discuss the president's public image in the year since 9/11. He can be reached at 312/362-5186. His e-mail is bnewman@depaul.edu.

HUMAN RIGHTS/ ISLAMIC CULTURE /SECURITY VS. CIVIL LIBERTIES

Aminah McCloud, associate professor of religious studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Can discuss such issues as Islamic religion and culture, repercussions suffered by the Muslim community as a result of the terrorist attacks, civil liberties violations, can interfaith workers bridge the great divide between religions; is the Bush Administration’s aim to wage war against Iraq the impetus driving the U.S. campaign against terrorism? She can be reached at 773/325-1290.

Jeffrey Shaman, professor, College of Law: Can discuss the constitutional issues raised by the events of Sept. 11 and their aftermath. He is the former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, and a nationally recognized expert in the areas of constitutional law and judicial ethics. Shaman has also litigated a number of cases concerning constitutional rights and is the principal author of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. He can be reached at 312/362-8143.

Leonard Cavise, associate professor, College of Law: An expert in human rights law, criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure. He is available to discuss the implications of the war on terrorism and newly established measures to ensure domestic security. He is also available to discuss the threat to civil liberties presented by the policies of Attorney Gen. John Ashcroft’s Department of Justice. Cavise can be reached at: 312/362-6841.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Michael Miller, chair of the Economics Department, College of Commerce: Can discuss the effects of 9/11 on the economy, consumer confidence and federal monetary policy as well as how a possible U.S. strike on Iraq could affect the economy. He can be reached at DePaul at 312/362-8477 or on his cell phone at 630/234-2514.

Karen Allen, director of the Career Center at DePaul: Can discuss the lingering effects that the Sept. 11 attacks have had on the job market, as well as on employment practices in general. Can address graduating seniors’ newfound interest in government and public sector jobs, as well. She can be reached at 312/362-5490.

AIRLINE INDUSTRY AND TRAVEL

Joseph Schwieterman, director of DePaul’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development: Can talk about the future of the airline industry; bankruptcies; how individual airlines are, or are not, weathering the economic storms caused by the slumped economy and 9-11; how other modes of transportation (rail and buses) aside from the airline industry have been affected. He can be reached at 312/362-5732.

ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN HOMELAND SECURITY

Jacob Furst, associate dean, School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems: Can talk about the role and responsibilities of the technology community in homeland security, as well as the need for technology education to address this issue. He can be reached at 312/362-5158.

ADVERTISING ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

David Aron, assistant marketing professor, College of Commerce: Can discuss advertising issues involving Sept. 11, including whether companies should advertise that day and Boeing’s sponsorship of an NBC 9/11 special. He can be reached at DePaul at 312/362-6121 or via e-mail: daron@depaul.edu or ProfAron@aol.com.

HEALTH ISSUES FACING SURVIVORS

Leonard Jason, director of DePaul’s Community Research Center: Can discuss health related and coping problems of attack survivors, including prevalence of conditions such as asthma, chronic fatigue, lupus and other conditions that are thought to be stress related in the aftermath of 9-11. Can also talk about how people can cope with fear – fear of flying and fear of high rise buildings, one year after the tragic events. He can be reached at 773/325-2018.

RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY

Robert Ludwig, director, University Ministry: He is helping to coordinate DePaul’s campus-wide remembrance ceremonies on Sept. 11. He is also available to discuss the way college students have been embracing their faith since last year’s attacks. He can be reached at 773/325-4462.

Leo Miserendino, director of campus ministry, Barat College of DePaul, Lake Forest: He is coordinating the Barat campus memorial services. He can be reached at 847/574-4224.

AIRPORT SECURITY

Rosalee Wolfe, professor of computer science, School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems: Can speak about the issues faced by deaf travelers in airports since last September 11 and about a new computer animated interpreter developed by DePaul researchers to assist deaf passengers and avoid security confusion. She can be reached at 312/362-6248.

IMPACT ON LAW EDUCATION

Glenn Weissenberger, dean, College of Law: It seems that people are more eager than ever to pursue a legal education. At DePaul alone, applications are up 50 percent over last year and this is probably the trend at law schools across the country. Weissenberger is available to discuss this interesting surge in legal education since last Sept. 11. Weissenberger, who began his tenure as dean this past July, can be reached at 312/362-8808.

CAMPUS SEPT. 11 REMEMBRANCE EVENTS

Additionally, a host of activities are planned for commemorating the September 11 attacks on DePaul’s campuses. Noontime ceremonies of remembrance will be held on the university’s Loop (DePaul Center Plaza, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.) and Lincoln Park Campuses (on the Quad, on Fullerton just west of Sheffield) in Chicago. A ceremony will also be held on Sept. 11 at 5:15 p.m. at the Loop Campus’ DePaul Center Plaza for students attending evening classes. Barat College of DePaul, 700 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, Ill., will hold a candlelight processional in Merrill Courtyard on the evening of Sept. 10 and a memorial service will be held at noon on Sept. 11 at the Barat Chapel.

Sept. 11, 2002, will be the first full day of classes for the fall quarter at DePaul University. The university’s academic calendar was set more than one year ago, and the fall quarter traditionally begins ten weeks prior to Thanksgiving week.

(NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information on contacting any of these experts or any of DePaul’s remembrance ceremonies on Sept. 11, please call Shawn Malayter at 312/362-6978.)