TORONTO, May 14, 2004 – York University is hosting a roundtable discussion featuring three prominent visiting scholars who will discuss the continued need for peace and understanding in the Middle East, Monday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m.
Panelists are: Dr. Hani Abdeen, Dean of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem; Dr. Hillel Bercovier, Vice President Research, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem; Dr. Wajih Owais, President, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Amman. The scholars are part of the Canada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO).
The roundtable will be moderated by Prof. Saeed Rahnema, noted Middle East expert and political science coordinator at York’s Atkinson Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies.
The event, which will take place in the Founders College Assembly Hall (Room 152) at York’s Keele Campus, is sponsored by Shalom-Salam at York and the Office of the Associate Vice-President International. A reception will follow 6-7 p.m.
WHAT: “Building the Bridges of Understanding: Towards Peace in the Middle East” Roundtable
WHEN: Monday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m. (Reception to follow 6-7 p.m.)
WHERE: Founders College Assembly Hall (Room 152), York University, 4700 Keele St.
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For more information, the media should contact:
Ken Turriff
Media Relations
York University
416-736-2100, ext. 22086
YU/072/04
