Distinguished Speaker Series presents Elie Wiesel- Holocaust Survivor, Author, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner- Thursday, February 23, 2006

The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University is pleased to welcome Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, author, and winner of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize, to NSU’s main campus on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Elie Wiesel is the author of more than forty books of fiction and non-fiction, including The Time of the Uprooted, published in August. His visit to NSU, part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ annual Distinguished Speakers Series, is sponsored by the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences in conjunction with the college’s year-long exploration of its unifying academic theme—“Good and Evil.” Elie Wiesel’s talk is free, however, tickets are required. For tickets or more information, contact the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean at (954) 262-8408. 

Special Programs to Complement Visit by Nobel Prize Winner Elie Wiesel

“Torture in the Modern Age”
Monday, February 20, 2006
7:00-8:30 p.m., Sherman Library Room 4009
Sponsored by the Division of Humanities
World conflicts have shown how, five years into the new millennium, torture is far from becoming an outdated concept read about only in history books. This panel will examine historical and current issues related to torture. Panelists will include Division of Humanities student Marlon Villalobos, Division of Humanities associate professor Stephen Levitt, Ph.D. and Shepard Broad Law Center professor Douglas Donoho, J.D. The panel will be moderated by Sean Erwin, Ph.D., Division of Humanities visiting professor of philosophy.

“Enhancing Human Performance: Good vs. Evil”
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
7:00–9:00 p.m., Knight Auditorium/SBEBG 1124, DeSantis Bldg.
Sponsored by the Division of Math, Science, and Technology
What does it mean to “enhance” human performance? Is it evil to pursue enhancement through the use of steroids and other drugs? This multi-faceted event will engage the audience to think critically about human performance enhancement. Student presentations highlighting general issues will be followed by a guided discussion about controversial steroid use, led by Larry Starr, M.Ed., NSU assistant athletic director for sports medicine and former head athletic trainer for the Florida Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds baseball teams.  Finally, a moderated faculty panel will discuss scientific and ethical aspects of enhancement, including consideration of controversial issues such as anti-aging and cloning research. The panel will include Division of Math, Science, and Technology faculty members Elizabeth Swann, Ph.D. (moderator), Robin Sherman, Ph.D., Josh Loomis, Ph.D., and Mark Jaffe, D.P.M. The event will be introduced by Patricia McGinn, Ph.D.