Wednesday, November 1, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Portland State University (PSU)
Smith Memorial Student Union, Room #296/298
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
Free Event
Parking free in PSU parking structures after 7pm
Portland State University’s Middle East Studies Center (MESC) and Palestine Lebanon Emergency Action (PLEA) announce a 2nd forum in their Middle East educational series. The full series offers speakers on topics including Iraq, Palestine, Lebanon and Islam. This event, Hezbollah: Military and Political Objectives, features Dr. John Damis, Director of the Middle East Studies Center, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, and Dr. Aomar Boum, Assistant Professor of International and Islamic Studies. The PSU professors will discuss the Lebanese Shi’ite group as a military, political and social movement and actor in Lebanese politics with a special focus on its role in this year’s Lebanon crisis.
Portland State University is the only institution of higher education in Oregon with a degree-based Middle East program. PSU has a distinguished faculty with Middle East expertise. MESC is committed to providing information about the Middle East in an open and objective atmosphere while providing an institutional bridge between the PSU campus and greater community.
Palestine Lebanon Emergency Action (PLEA) is an alliance which formed in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon. It consists of local human rights groups, faith organizations and individuals with family ties to the regions of Lebanon and Gaza. The group advocates international law and universal human rights.
This event is co-sponsored by the Middle East Studies Department at Portland State University, and Palestine Lebanon Emergency Action.
For more information, call 503/725-4074
Thanks to Vancouver for Peace.
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