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FAU Hosts Future Jihad Lecture and Book Signing by Terror Expert, MSNBC Analyst Dr. Walid Phares

BOCA RATON, FL (November 30, 2005) - Dr. Walid Phares, political science professor at Florida Atlantic University, will host three lectures on Monday, December 12 on the topic of his recently released book, Future Jihad, in the Lifelong Learning Center on FAU's Jupiter and Boca Raton campus. The lecture on the Jupiter campus will begin at 9:45 a.m., and the lectures on the Boca Raton campus will begin at 3:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are required to attend the event. A book signing will precede and follow each lecture. Copies of the book will be available for purchase onsite through the FAU bookstore.

Phares has established himself as an international expert on jihad and Islamic terrorism. He consults with both United States and foreign governments. Phares is a regular contributor on MSNBC, providing the latest analysis of terrorist actions and Middle East events. He is a Senior Fellow with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies in Washington, D.C., and a professor of Middle East studies, religious and ethnic conflict, and Islamic terrorism at FAU. Phares has recently lectured at John Hopkins University, the University of California at Santa Barbara, Pepperdine University and the New York Arts Club. He will be presenting four lectures in the Spring of 2006 through FAU's Lifelong Learning Society.

Contact FAU's Lifelong Learning Society on the availability of tickets and future programs at 561-297-3171 (Boca Raton) or 561-799-8547 (Jupiter).

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