Academic Freedom at Risk: The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Against Israel

When:
Location:
John and Frances Angelos Law Center
Room:
Moot Court
Description:

Academic Freedom at Risk: The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Against Israel 

Keynote speaker:
Alan Dershowitz, professor emeritus, Harvard Law School

Participants 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 Weich

Alan Dershowitz: "Countering the Immorality of BDS"
Followed by questions and responses

11:30 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 Jurists

This 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.

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