BOCA RATON, Fla. - Some conservative groups are calling for the Florida Atlantic University to fire a professor. Dr. Bassem Al-halabi teaches engineering and science at FAU. Protesters accuse him of providing material support to those who support al-Qaeda.
Pastor Mark D. Boykin of the Church of All Nations is leading the protest against the professor. He said he wants engage in a dialogue and "describe to the people the kind of nefarious activities that Mr. Bassem Al-halabi has been involved in."
The university says Al-halabi has never been found guilty of, nor pleaded guilty to, any criminal activity.The pastor promised to show printouts of his complaints.
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BOCA RATON – About 50 protestors stood at the entrance to Florida Atlantic University on Thursday and called for the firing of a Syrian engineering professor they claim has terrorist ties.
Meanwhile, across campus, about 50 students gathered to support professor Bassem alHalabi. AlHalabi has worked at FAU since 1996. The university issued a statement Wednesday supporting him.
Joe Kaufman of Americans Against Hate, who describes himself as an investigative journalist, targeted alHalabi more than a decade ago. According to Kaufman, alHalabi has several connections to terrorist groups, including the Islamic Center of Boca Raton, of which he was a co-founder. Kaufman says the center was bankrolled by Saudi Arabians.
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Christian Groups Target FAU Prof for Dismissal
A coalition of pro-Israel activists is calling for the ouster of a Florida Atlantic University professor with ties to a controversial Islamic center near campus.
Bassem Alhalabi is "a very dangerous professor who has ties to terrorists," said Joe Kaufman, head of Americans Against Hate. “There is plenty of documented evidence that shows that Professor Bassem Alhalabi does not merit employment at FAU."
Kaufman's group, along with the Church of All Nations and the Christian Family Coalition, has scheduled a Thursday protest at FAU's Boca Raton campus.Alhalabi, who did not respond to Sunshine State News' request for comment, has taught at FAU's department of electrical engineering and computer science since 1996. During his tenure, Alhalabi has had several run-ins with the law.
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Rev. Mark D. Boykin, Senior Pastor of Church of All Nations and Mr. Joe Kaufman, Chairman of Americans Against Hate are calling on Florida Atlantic University to terminate the employment of Professor Bassem Alhalabi for his involvement with individuals and organizations that support terrorist acts against the United States and Israel. A protest and press conference will be held today Thursday, April 14, 2011, 11:45 a.m., Florida Atlantic University (Main Entrance), 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton, Florida.
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