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American University to Hold Discussion of Communication Issues Surrounding Danish Cartoons

Contact: AU Media Relations, 202-885-5950

WHO: American University Professors:
Mohammed Abu-Nimer, School of International Service, Peacebuilding and Development Institute
Pat Aufderheide, School of Communication, Center for Social Media
Gary Weaver, School of International Service, Intercultural Management Institute

WHAT: Discussion of the Cartoons in Denmark, “Freedom of Expression or Blasphemy?”

WHERE: American University; Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge; 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC

WHEN: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15

Washington, DC (Feb. 14, 2006) – Amidst the uproar in the Middle East, American University will bring together experts on communication, peace and conflict resolution, and intercultural management to discuss the issues surrounding the cartoons satirizing the Prophet Muhammad. The discussion will take place Wednesday Feb. 15 in the Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge on the American University campus.

As a recognized expert on conflict resolution, dialogue, peacebuilding and development, Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer has worked for over a decade on Arab-Israeli dialogue and peacebuilding efforts, the application of conflict resolution models in Muslim communities; inter-religious conflict resolution training; interfaith dialogue; and evaluation of conflict resolution programs.

Patricia Aufderheide, professor of communication in the School of Communication, specializes in the social impact of mass media and communication policies. She is also director of the School of Communication’s Center for Social Media, which analyzes and showcases independent social documentaries for social justice, civil society, and democracy.

Gary Weaver has expertise in cross-cultural and international communication, adaptation, and conflict. As Executive Director of the Intercultural Management Institute, he has created and directed various academic programs, including the Seminar on Managing a Multicultural Workforce and has taught courses on multicultural management.

The discussion is sponsored by American University’s Center for Social Media, Intercultural Management Institute, Peacebuilding and Development Institute, International Student and Scholar Services office, and the Office of the University Chaplain.

Located in Washington, DC, American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and nearly 150 countries and providing opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation’s capital and around the world.

For media assistance, contact Clark Gregor in the American University Media Relations Office at 202-885-5935.

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Gary Weaver has expertise in cross-cultural and international communication, adaptation, and conflict. As Executive Director of the Intercultural Management Institute, he has created and directed various academic programs, including the Seminar on Managing a Multicultural Workforce and has taught courses on multicultural management.

The discussion is sponsored by American University’s Center for Social Media, Intercultural Management Institute, Peacebuilding and Development Institute, International Student and Scholar Services office, and the Office of the University Chaplain.

Located in Washington, DC, American University is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and nearly 150 countries and providing opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation's capital and around the world.

For media assistance, contact Clark Gregor in the American University Media Relations Office at 202-885-5935. http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/press/american_university_to_hold_discussion_of_communication_issues_surrounding/ ' />