Islamic State and Stabilizing the Middle East Subject of Upcoming BCCC Program

ISIS

Anyone who has listened to the news for more than 10 minutes in the past year has heard that acronym but may be unclear of its implications.

Next week, Bucks County residents will have a chance to learn more about ISIS and its threat to the United States.

Bucks County Community College is hosting a forum, Islamic State and Stabilizing the Middle East, on Thursday, March 26 at 12:15 p.m. at the Lower Bucks Campus. The hour-long program will present a closer look at what’s happening in Iraq by gathering input from two local residents who have recently spent time in the Middle Eastern country.

The forum is organized by faculty member William Pezza and will offer perspective from James and Deborah Fine, who recently returned from relief and peace building in Iraq.

“If we’ve learned anything after three wars in the Middle East, it is that we need as much accurate information as possible when developing a strategy to deal with the emerging threat from ISIS,” Pezza said. “Jim and Debbie can share first-hand experiences about what is happening on the ground.”

The free program will be held in the Student Commons area of the Lower Bucks Campus, 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol.

(PHOTO: James and Deborah Fine, who recently returned from relief and peace building efforts in Iraq)