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Six Speakers to Help Community Understand Past Events, Consider What Might Occur

New Rochelle, NY, October 5, 2001 - In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks, Iona College will host "September 11 and After: An Interdisciplinary Discussion" to provide a better understanding of the events that occurred and what actions may happen in the future as the United States' War on Terrorism begins. The discussion will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Spellman Hall on the main campus of the college, located at 715 North Ave. in New Rochelle. Featuring presentations from six college professors from different disciplines, the event is free and open to the public.

"Iona College has contributed to our local community since its formation more than six decades ago," said James A. Liguori, CFC, President of Iona College. "Through World War II, the Korean conflict and the hostilities in Vietnam, Iona has tried to provide comfort and understanding to not only our students, faculty and alumni, but also to our neighbors, friends and the community at large. As a school in the tradition of American Catholic higher education, Iona tries to provide more than just knowledge of information and skills to our students. We believe it is important to help in the character development of each individual, and in this time of crisis we want to help in any way we can. By freely exchanging ideas, helping to answer people's questions, and trying to ease their fears we can help right now."

This group discussion is the most recent of a significant group of activities that were created to help deal with the grief, anger and fear that many members of the Iona community felt after the terrorist attacks. At least 104 Iona alumni had their offices at the World Trade Center on September 11. To date, at least 15 alumni and four parents of students or alumni are among the missing or dead.

Co-hosting the event will be Dr. Alex Eodice, Dean of the Iona College School of Arts & Science, and Dr. Nick Beutell, Dean of the Hagan School of Business. The six presentations will feature expert insight and analysis on a diverse group of topics:

• "The Geography of Afghanistan: Lesson from the Past" by Prof. Daniel Smith (History and Political Science)
• "The United States as Viewed by the Muslim World" by Prof. George Bournoutian (History and International Studies)
• "The Changing Face of U.S. Immigration Policy" by Prof. J.L. Nasuti (Finance, Business Economics and Legal Studies)
• "The Economy and the Financial Markets After September 11" by Prof. Anand Shetty (Finance, Business Economics and Legal Studies)
• "Legal Responses to the Terrorist Attacks" by Prof. Paul O'Connell (Criminal Justice)
• "Justice or Revenge: Which Response to Unspeakable Evil?" by Prof. Michael Jordan (Philosophy)

Following the presentations, questions from the audience and open dialogue will occur with these professors and others with additional expertise.

Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, co-educational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.

For questions or more information please contact:
Meghan Finn
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
tel: 914 633-2005 fax: 914 637-2711

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