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Academic Freedom at Risk: The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Against Israel
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- Location:
- John and Frances Angelos Law Center
- Room:
- Moot Court
- Description:
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Academic Freedom at Risk: The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Against Israel
Keynote speaker:
Alan Dershowitz, professor emeritus, Harvard Law SchoolParticipants and schedule (all events in the Moot Court Room in the John and Frances Angelos Law Center unless otherwise indicated):
10 a.m.:
Welcome by Dean Ronald WeichAlan Dershowitz: "Countering the Immorality of BDS"
Followed by questions and responses11:30 a.m.:
Morning Panel: "Overview of BDS"- Jeffrey Herf
- Alexander Joffe
- Richard Landes
- Asaf Romirowsky
Followed by questions and responses
1 p.m., in the Learning Commons and Town Hall:
- Lunch (dietary laws observed)
- Film: Crossing the Line 2
2 p.m.:
Afternoon Panel: "BDS and Mideast Politics"- Alan Elsner
- Benjamin Weinthal
- Moderator: School of Law Dean Ronald Weich
Followed by questions and responses
3 p.m.:
"Summing Up and Moving Forward"- Kenneth L. Marcus
Followed by questions and responses
Go here for further details about the event and biographical information on the guest speakers.
Presented by:
University of Baltimore
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East
American Association of Jewish Lawyers and JuristsThis event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required (below).
- Contact Name:
- Laurie Schnitzer
- Contact Email:
- lschnitzer@ubalt.edu
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request 10 days prior to a campus event and 30 days prior to an event requiring travel.
