FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cindy Workman (402) 280-2969(402) 981-7322 (cell)[email protected]
John Glenn (402) 280-1786(402) 981-7321 (cell)[email protected]
Lori Elliott-Bartle (402) 280-2607[email protected]
IN THE NEWSSpecial EditionSeptember 12, 2001
What is the Next Step for the U.S.?
President Bush has vowed to take action against those responsible for today's attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. What are the considerations that need to be looked at when planning a response? What are there long-term considerations? What are the other effects we can expect from the attack? Contact Dr. Ken Wise, professor of political science and international studies and NATO consultant at (402) 280-2847 or (402) 496-0360 or Dr. Terry Clark, professor of political science and former army counter-intelligence officer at (402) 293-8460 or cell phone (402) 216-6581.
Terrorism as Theater:
Today's attack is beyond the typical terrorist attacks of the past. What was the purpose of today's attack? Creighton Decision Science Professor and terrorism expert John Gleason says today's attack was sophisticated and precise and multi-phase to draw emergency crews in and then cause more damage. Will there be possible copy-cat attempts in the near future? What will the impact be on business economic infrastructure? What about airport security? Contact Dr. Gleason at (402) 330-3994.
Economic Impact of Terrorist Attack:
The impact of the terrorist attack on the global economy could be tremendous over the next few days and longer. How and why will it have an impact? What about the effect on U.S.consumers? Will consumer confidence drop and push the U.S. into a recession? Which industries will be hit the hardest? What about the global economy? Contact Dr. John Workman, professor of marketing and management at (402) 280-2394 or (402) 333-9708 or Cathy Curran, professor of marketing and management at (402) 861-8231 or (402) 280-2609.
Following the Trauma:
How do people cope with a tragedy of the magnitude suffered today? How should people explain the attack to their children? An expert in post-traumatic stress disorder, Creighton psychiatrist Dr. Fred Petty can offer insights into healthy coping mechanisms and ways to recognize mental illness resulting from trauma. Contact Dr. Petty on his cell phone at 402-210-4109.
History of the Middle East:
What is the history of the people of the Middle East and the groups that operate there? Contact John Calvert, professor of history at (402) 280-2824 or (402) 553-7108.
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