As the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, DePaul University in Chicago, the nation’s largest Catholic university and one of the country’s ten largest not-for-profit universities, has a diverse lineup of faculty experts who are available to comment on a broad array of topics related to the attacks, their aftermath and their ongoing impact on American life, culture and foreign policy.

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, their aftermath and current conditions in the Middle East. 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 is currently available on a limited basis, so interviews should be arranged as early as possible. He can be reached at 312/362-8332 or at cbassiou@depaul.edu.

Thomas Mockaitis, professor, history: An expert on domestic and international terrorism and counter-terrorism, including Al Qaeda. He is a terrorism analyst for the national superstation WGN-TV. His new book, “The 'New' Terrorism: Myths and Reality,” was recently published by Greenwood Books. (More info at: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C8963.aspx). He can be reached at: 773/325-7471 or via e-mail at tmockait@depaul.edu.

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. He has served as legal adviser for the National Commission on Terrorism. He can be reached at 312/362-5258 or via e-mail at bkellman@depaul.edu.

Avrom A. Blumberg, professor, chemistry: Can discuss terrorism roots, chemical and biological weapons, U.S. vulnerability to the aforementioned, and national security. He can be reached at 773/325-7345 or via e-mail at ablumber@depaul.edu.

HUMAN RIGHTS/ ISLAMIC CULTURE /SECURITY VS. CIVIL LIBERTIES

Jeffrey Shaman, professor, College of Law: Can discuss constitutional and civil liberties issues raised by efforts to confront terrorism. 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. Shaman can be reached at 312/362-8143 or via e-mail at: jshaman@depaul.edu.

Leonard Cavise, associate professor, College of Law: An expert in human rights law, criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure. He can discuss restrictions on civil rights post-9/11 and the U.S. Patriot Act. He also can discuss criminal proceedings involving those accused of terrorist activity. Cavise can be reached at: 312/362-6841 or via e-mail at lcavise@depaul.edu.

Aminah McCloud, associate professor, religious studies: Can discuss such issues as Islamic religion and culture, repercussions suffered by the Muslim community as a result of terrorism, civil liberties issues, and the great divide between religions. She can be reached at 773/325-1290 or via e-mail at amccloud@depaul.edu.

Patty Gerstenblith, professor, College of Law: Can discus legal issues related to art, including regulation of the art market and the law of cultural property and Iraqi antiquities. Gerstenblith is co-chair of the International Cultural Property Committee of the ABA Section on International Law and Practice. She can be reached at 312/362-6175 or via e-mail at: pgersten@depaul.edu.

TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AFTER 9/11

Joseph Schwieterman, director, DePaul's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development and professor of public service: An expert on transportation systems, with particular emphasis on the airline industry (as a former employee of United Airlines) and public transit systems, and the transformations of both since 9/11 in terms of operations and security. He can be reached at 312/362-5732 or via e-mail at: jschwiet@depaul.edu.

Brian Havel, professor, College of Law, co-director, International Aviation Law Institute: Can discuss national and global aviation law. He is also an expert in international regulation, economic organizations and trade, and European community law. His scholarship has focused on the law and policy of the global airline industry. He can be reached at 312/362-5222 or via e-mail at: bhavel@depaul.edu.

POLITICS OF 9/11

Bruce Newman, professor of marketing: Author of several books about political marketing and the presidency. He believes that the 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina crises define George Bush’s image and legacy as president. Newman notes how Bush took full advantage of 9/11 to get reelected and emphasize his decisiveness as a leader, but on the anniversary of the attacks, he looks less credible and less capable of responding effectively to events both around the world and at home, which has led to the downfall of his approval ratings. Newman can be reached at 312/362-5186 or via e-Mail at bnewman@depaul.edu.

PSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH ISSUES AFTER 9/11

Joseph Ferrari, professor of psychology: An expert on community behavior, attitude change and persuasion, he can discuss behavioral and attitude changes in the U.S. since 9/11. He can be reached at 773/325-4244 or via e-mail at: jferrari@depaul.edu.

Leonard Jason, director, DePaul's Community Research Center: Can discuss health-related and coping problems of attack survivors, including prevalence of such conditions as asthma, chronic fatigue, lupus and other stress-related conditions in the aftermath of terrorist attacks. He can be reached at 773/325-2018 or via e-mail at ljason@depaul.edu.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Tom Muscarello, associate professor, computer science: An expert on the use of technology in law enforcement and fighting terrorism. Developed an artificial intelligence computer program that detects criminal patterns, with possible counter-terrorism applications. He can be reached at: 312/362-8737 or via e-mail at: Muscarello@cti.depaul.edu.