October 1, 2001

SSU Faculty OrganIze Two-Day Series of Teach-ins on Terrorism and Other Issues

Here is the breakdown of the various teach-ins at Sonoma State University this week. The public is invited. For information, call Philip Beard, (707) 664-2170.

THURSDAY, OCT. 4 (ALUMNI GROVE AMPHITHEATRE)

1. (12-12:30 p.m.) HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? -- How Terrorists Work; Function and Limitations of Reactive Security Mechanisms (Military, Immigration, Airline).

2. (12:30-1 p.m.) WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? -- Roots of Terrorism; State-Sponsored Terrorism; Threatening Effects of Globalization.

3. (1-1:30 p.m.) WHO IS GUILTY? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? WHO IS INNOCENT? -- Crime in Complex Societies.

4. (1:30-2 p.m.) WHAT SHOULD WE DO? -- Dictates and Dangers of Military Policy; Imperatives of Active Security Policy.

5. (2-3 p.m.) QUESTIONS/ANSWERS; Open Mike


FRIDAY, OCT. 5 (ZINFANDEL DINING HALL)

1. (12-12:30 p.m.) HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT'S TRUE? -- The Media's Role in Shaping Our Attitudes and Actions.

2. (12:30-1 p.m.) WHAT'S A "HOLY WAR"? Is American Threatened by Muslim Groups? -- Islam, and South Asian and Mideast Cultures.

3. (1-1:30 p.m.) HOW WILL OUR LIVES CHANGE? HOW SHOULD THEY? -- Social and Moral Impact, Short and Long Term.

4. (1:30-2 p.m.) WHAT SHALL I DO? -- Democratic Responsibility; Student's Role in Responding to the Crisis.

5. (2-3 p.m.) QUESTIONS/ANSWERS; Open Mike


Jean Wasp
Media Relations Coordinator
University Affairs
(707) 664-2057
jean.wasp@sonoma.edu