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War in the 21st century: terrorism and criminal warfare – While the federal government may focus on military reactions to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, the best response may be more akin to police work, according to a national security expert at Ohio State University. John Mueller, a professor of political science and the Woody Hayes Professor of National Security Studies at Ohio State’s Mershon Center says, “The United States can't just declare war or bomb something to deal with these terrorists. There has to be surveillance, infiltration of groups, information gathering and the arrest of those responsible.” Mueller said the terrorist attack comes at a time in history when there is a general decline in traditional warfare between countries. Most wars today are really the acts of criminal groups who use conflict to enrich themselves. Contact: John Mueller, (614) 247-6007; bbbb@osu.edu
See http://www.osu.edu/researchnews/archive/crimwar.htm
Ohio State faculty offer expertise on terrorist attacks – Many faculty members are available for media interviews to discuss sidebar aspects of the terrorist attacks of Tuesday (9/11).
-- Mary Ellen O’Connell, professor of law, (614) 292-8759. She has written several books and articles about enforcement of international law, security issues and the use of force.
<p>-- John Quigley, professor of law and political science, (614) 292-1764. He is an expert on international law and can discuss possible reactions by the United States to the terrorist
attacks. Quigley can also discuss the role the Middle East conflict may have played.
-- Greg Travalio, professor of law, (614) 292-2689. He is an expert in international law and the use of military force in response to terrorists. He also is a colonel in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Army Reserve.
-- Daniel Christie, professor of psychology at Marion, (740) 389-6786. Past president of the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Christie can discuss the trauma and mental health problems that may face some victims and neighbors of the violence. He can also discuss the anger and desire for retaliation that many Americans may have in the wake of the violence.
-- Louise Douce, director of Counseling and Consultation Services, (614) 292-5766. Douce can discuss counseling services offered to campus students, including international students and teaching assistants already in Columbus for the start of school. Douce recommends that people limit their exposure to the vivid scenes by restricting television viewing.
-- Julianne Serovich, Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic (614) 292-3671. The clinic offers support and counseling for families who have experienced a tragedy.
Ohio State welcomes students back to campus – through Sept. 23. Ohio State University will welcome new and returning students when autumn quarter classes begin on Wednesday (9/19). Key events for media include a Candlelight Vigil on the Oval set for sundown Wednesday. During the vigil, the Ohio State community will have an opportunity to express their support for one another, support tolerance and acknowledge their grief. While many weekend and Welcome Week 2001 activities have been canceled or postponed, some events still will take place. Visit the Welcome Week Web site at www.osu.edu/welcomeweek Contact: Shannon Wingard, University Relations, (614) 247-6821.
Thousands flock to Farm Science Review – Sept. 18-20. Several million dollars worth of farm machinery and hundreds of demonstration plots are on tap at the 39th Farm Science Review at Ohio State’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. The 2,100-acre center is located two miles north of London on U.S. Route 40. More than 130,000 farmers flock to this three-day outdoor agricultural trade show Tuesday through Thursday for field demonstrations, gardening information and help on wildlife conservation.
Jim Moseley, deputy secretary of the USDA, will visit the event on Tuesday (9/18) to answer questions about the new agriculture bill and to give a public address at 1:30 p.m. in the vice president’s tent. Moseley will be welcomed by Ohio State president William Kirwan, Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, U.S. Senator George Voinovich and Bob Moser, OSU vice president for agricultural affairs. Contact: Suzanne Steel, (614) 292-9637, or at the review site, (740) 852-7821.
University offers Teach-In on terrorism – Sept. 20. In response to last week's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., Ohio State will hold a Teach-In, “When Terrorism Comes Home” for students, faculty, staff and the community to discuss issues associated with the attack and its aftermath. The Teach-In will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday (9/20) in the Ohio Union East Ballroom, 1739 N. High Street. The general discussion will be moderated by Margaret Mills, professor and chair of the Department of Near East Languages and Cultures. Breakout discussion sessions will follow the general session. Contact: Margaret Mills, (614) 292-7136, or Amy Weir Guinnan, Office of International Affairs, (614) 292-5483.
The person listed as Contact will have the best information about the story. Call on our media relations staff for help with any Ohio State story – Elizabeth Conlisk, (614) 292-3040; Amy Murray, (614) 292-8385; Lesley Deaderick, (614) 292-0569, Randy Dunham, (614) 292-8295 and Shannon Wingard, (614) 247-6821.
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