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A five
faculty Ferrum panel will explore the issues surrounding the September
11 attacks and their ramifications on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Lower
Franklin Hall. Ferrum College has been called upon on several
occasions since the attacks to speak to media as consultants in trying
to disseminate the confusing and sometimes contradictory intelligence,
which the average citizen is trying to synthesize.
The purpose of the Symposium is to offer perspective on terrorism in
common terms and practical observance.
Dr.
Frederic Torimiro, professor of political science, will speak on the
history and future of terrorism. Torimiro teaches a class in international
terrorism at Ferrum College and will touch on how his curriculum will
change and speak to both the Oklahoma City bombings and the attacks
on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon.
Dr.
Carolyn Thomas, professor of environmental science, will speak on the
impact and dangers of biological terrorism. Thomas has been a
leader in water quality in our region as the coordinator for the Smith
Mountain Lake Quality Monitoring Center.
Dr.
Kenneth McCreedy, professor of criminal justice, will speak to the local
and national law enforcement issues. McCreedy will discuss the
change in duties of many law enforcement officers to meet the security
needs of the New America.
Dr.
John A. Williams will speak from his experience living in the Islamic
world. Williams is the College’s current Williams Distinguished
Professor. He brings the humanity of the Muslim faith and its
teachings to light, as more Americans have scrutinized the Muslim world
recently.
Dr.
Samuel Payne, professor of history, will speak on the historical significance
of the attacks and look at the past for benchmarks in how our society
will deal with these issues. Payne will also serve as moderator.
Each
panelist will speak for approximately five minutes, and the floor will
be open to questions and discussion. The symposium is free and
open to the public.
Ferrum
College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college
affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice
of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well
below the national average for private colleges. To learn more
about the College, call 1-800-868-9797 or visit www.ferrum.edu.
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