Campus Report » Arab-Israel Conflict

Dr. Tal fosters dialogue at Queens

dhadad — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:34:48 +0000

Queen’s Israel on Campus was thrilled to host Dr. David Tal, Israeli historian, professor and the Kahanoff Chair in Israeli Studies at the University of Calgary for a insightful lecture Tuesday November 10. About 50 students from both ends of the political spectrum were in attendance to hear Dr. Tal’s balanced and thought provoking summary of the Arab/Israeli conflict. After the event, Dr Tal then went for coffee with members of both Israel on Campus and Students for Palestinian Human Rights, were the students had the opportunity to discuss current issue relating to the conflict and facilitated a discussion between the two opposing campus groups that was greatly appreciated by all. Dr. Tal’s knowledge and sensitivity have potentially opened the door to a new dialogue on Queen’s campus that we will look to build on. The event was a enormous success and Queen’s Israel on Campus feels privileged to have had such a dynamic speaker on campus.

UWO’s IOC screens “The Case For Israel”

dhadad — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:29 +0000

On October 26th the IOC (Israel on Campus) at UWO (University of Western Ontario) held a screening of the Alan Dershowitz film based on his acclaimed book, The Case for Israel. In his book, Dershowitz outlines legal validity to the Jewish state and addresses the widely believed myths about Israel, screening the film adaptation of this book helped enlighten those who attended on many issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The screening was attended by more then 150 students.

Dr. Musu treats students to thought-provoking presentation

dhadad — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:57 +0000

Waterloo, ON – About 30 students ended their schoolday on Monday by attending a lecture by Dr. Costanza Musu, presented by Israel on Campus UW/WLU. Dr. Musu, a professor at the University of Ottawa, presented a clear and balanced take on the impasse in the Israel/Palestine peace process that was thought-provoking and illuminating to all who attended. Dr. Musu’s lecture was supported by the Campus Conservatives and the Campus Liberals. Israel on Campus UW/WLU looks forward to more objective and educational speakers and events throughout the year.

Susser event launches Israel week in Ottawa

dhadad — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:50:33 +0000

On Nov 2, the anniversary of the Balfour Deceleration, Dr. Asher Susser spoke to a room of 60+ students and community members. In partnership with CIPS and The Graduate School of Public and International Relations at Ottawa U, Dr. Susser addressed the Israel/ Palestine debate. His thesis was that external players will not be able to bring peace to the region, that only internal players and grassroots efforts will afford peace in the middle east. Susser’s success was based on questions fielded regarding the A Word, the Wall, the historical wars of 48 and 67, the Oslo accord, Camp David and Obama. He was enchanting, engaging and eloquent.

McMaster hosts Jacques Gauthier

dhadad — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:39:36 +0000

The Jewish Faculty Association, IOC, JSA, co-sponsored by CIJA and the Hamilton Jewish Federation, hosted Jacques Gauthier at McMaster University. The topic of discussion was his 20 year research into “Who does Jerusalem belong to”

Dr. Alan Dowty speaks to students across Atlantic Canada

dhadad — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:43:09 +0000

On Sept. 25-26, Dr. Alan Dowty of Notre Dame University spoke at both St. Francis Xavier University and the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Both events saw rooms packed to capacity for Dr. Dowty’s talk, entitled: “The Fourth Stage of the Arab-Israel Conflict.” The events were sponsored by Canadian Academics for Peace in the Middle East and the Atlantic Jewish Council.