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Academic Freedom and the Koran Controversy
Chancellor Moeser talked about the controversy over assigning Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations as summer reading for incoming freshmen. He talked about the public response to the assignment, legal efforts to block the assignment, and student reaction to the assignment. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. Mr. Moeser's remarks were briefly interrupted by technical difficulties.
Type: Media
Teacher Training and Education
Mr. David moderated a forum titled "Urban Education: Overcoming Teacher Training Deficiencies," in which participants talked about teacher training, recruitment and retention. They also talked about programs to improve inner-city schools. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Deadline for Corporate Financial Restatements
On the day of a deadline for resubmission of financial restatements to the Security and Exchange Commission, lawyers spoke to reporters about the recertification process and corporate accountability. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
The Power Game
Mr. Smith discussed his book, The Power Game: How Washington Works, published by Ballantine Books. The book discusses the various powers affecting the decision-making process in the capitol, such as lobbyists, iron triangles and money. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Political Reporting
As part of the National Writers' Workshop, Mr. Berke talked about developing sources and approaching politicians for interviews. He stressed the importance of trust in getting political figures to talk more openly and shared many anecdotes. After his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Impact of September 11 Journalism
As part of the National Writers Workshop, New York and Washington, DC journalists talked about the September 11 attacks and the impact on their various forms of journalism. They also answered questions from members of the audience.
Type: Media
Role of the Iraqi Opposition
Iraqi National Congress leader Sharif Ali bin al-Hussein talked with reporters about the role of the Iraqi opposition in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein and the liberation of Iraq. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
Type: Media
Executive Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Issues
Participants talked about recent corporate scandals and business ethics. Among the topics they addressed were recently passed corporate accountability legislation, regulation and enforcement issues, and future regulation of corporate finances. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. Undersecretary Cooper is a former executive with the Enron Corporation.
Type: Media
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mr. Pitt talked about corporate responsibility and several business failures due to faulty accounting practices. He also talked about proposed legislation to more strictly enforce auditing regulations and increase punishments for corporate crime. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Health Care Issues
Mr. Ingram talked about health care and legislation being considered in the Senate. Among the issues he addressed were prescription drug prices and mergers in the health care industry. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media