Touro Law to Host Lecture on Academic Boycott by Dr. Sharona Goldenberg
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Touro Law to Host Lecture on Academic Boycott by Dr. Sharona Goldenberg
September 2, 2015Touro Law Center will host a lunch time lecture by Dr. Sharona Goldenberg, head of the International Freedom of Research (IFOR) Center on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm at the law school (located at 225 Eastview Drive, Central Islip, NY) titled “Academic Boycott: An Impossible Oxymoron.” The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Professor Sharona Aharony-Goldenberg, Editor-in-Chief, Netanya Law Review and Coordinator of International Relations of Netanya Academic College, School of Law located in Israel will be visiting Touro Law as part of a faculty exchange visit. During her time at Touro Law, she will present this speech, based on a Spanish music festival’s cancellation of performance by the American Jewish rap star Matisyahu at the request of BDS, a pro-Palestinian group.
“This promises to be a very informative and timely discussion,” said Dean Patricia Salkin. “It is critically important that law students and other members of the community have the facts about the controversial Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS Movement) started about 10 years ago by a number of Palestinian organizations in an effort to promote economic harm to Israel.” Dean Salkin continued, “Dr. Goldenberg is a well-regarded scholar and we are pleased to welcome her to Touro Law to provide an perspective of this international effort that is seen on college campuses across the U.S.”
“I am extremely pleased that Touro Law is hosting this academic visit. This presentation is critically important for our students and community as we promote academic freedom, the exchange of ideas and continue to battle antisemitism on campus,” said Dr. Alan Kadish, president of the Touro College and University System.
Persons interested in attending this event are asked to RSVP to events@tourolaw.edu or call (631) 761-7064.
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