November 16, 2006

News: WSU staff candidate's suitability questioned

This article examines the controversy over the candidacy of professor Edward Said for a WSU Law School faculty position (see above). The article says Said is being considered for a professorship in criminal law and procedure. Jonathon Weinberg, who heads the faculty committee charged with interviewing and recommending candidates, estimates the committee will meet with 30-40 candidates by the end of the year. Both he and Dean Frank Wu declined to comment on the candidates or any opposition or support. Said currently teaches at the University of California-Santa Barbara.

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