Panel Discussion on Civil LibertiesSeptember 12, 2005 at 7–8 p.m.

A panel of faculty will explore "Perspectives on Civil Liberties in the Post-9/11 World." Greg Kaster (history) will provide a historical overview of terrorism and civil liberties in the U.S., Alisa Rosenthal (political science) will explore the effects of the PATRIOT Act on U.S. citizens and non-citizens, Karen Larson (interdisciplinary studies) will provide a cultural reflection on the concept of privacy, amd Barbara Fister (library) will talk about why librarians oppose Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act. This event is part of The September Project.