“Culture and the Psychology of Terrorism”is the topic of a Sunday (Nov. 4) forum being led by sociology professor Larry Nichols and psychology professor Tracy Morris as West Virginia Universitys four-part colloquium on”deconstructing”the Sept. 11 tragedy continues. The panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballroom.

The forum is open to the public and audience participation is welcome.

“The stunning scale of the tragedy of Sept. 11 and the events that have followed has sparked a new sense of engagement among all of us,”said Provost Gerald Lang, whose office is coordinating the colloquium.”This series is about listening and learning so that we all have a better perspective on whats happening now and what has happened in the past to lead to this American tragedy.”

The series, which kicked off Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 6, continues with the following presentation:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 6”Balancing Security and Civil Liberties,”7 p.m., Ballroom, Mountainlair. Panelist: Professor Gerald Ashdown (Law).