Monthly Archives: July 2012

American Association of University Professors Names Panel to Investigate National Louis University

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Peter Kirstein

July 17, 2012 Dr. Nivine Megahed                                                                                                                        President                                                                                                                                      National Louis University                                                                                                                  122 South Michigan Avenue                                                                                                              Chicago, Illinois 60603 This is to follow-up the July 10th letter of my colleague Robert Kreiser concerning the general secretary’s decision to authorize an investigation into … Continue reading →

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Israel, Bulgaria and Iran

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Peter Kirstein

The deaths of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria are merely a symptom, tragic as it is, of Israel’s failure to act in an appropriate and more restrained manner in its relations with Iran. This egregious act is no less heinous than … Continue reading →

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Illinois AAUP Asks Northeastern Illinois University President Sharon Hahs to Reconsider John Boyle Tenure Decision

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Peter Kirstein

Sharon K. Hahs, president, Northeastern Illinois University American Association of University Professors policy permits release of a letter subsequent to transmittal by e-mail or hard copy to a university president or other principal officer of a post-secondary institution. AAUP Illinois Conference … Continue reading →

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AAUP to Investigate National Louis University in September: NLU asks, “By what authority?”

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Peter Kirstein

July 10, 2012 Dr. Nivine Megahed                                                                                                                        President                                                                                                                                      National Louis University                                                                                                                  122 South Michigan Avenue                                                                                                              Chicago, Illinois 60603 Thank you for your letter of June 25, responding to mine of May 7, 21and June 12, concerning the general secretary’s decision to … Continue reading →

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