News Release

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March 10, 2006

International Journalist Hadani Ditmars to Speak at Boise State

Hadani Ditmars
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International journalist Hadani Ditmars will present the keynote address for Women’s History Month at Boise State at 7 p.m. March 16 in the Student Union Special Events Center. Ditmars, who is the author of the bestseller Dancing in the No Fly Zone: A Woman’s Journey Through Iraq, will answer questions and sign her books after the lecture. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public.

Ditmars’ experiences in Iraq, both before and after the U.S. invasion, have allowed her unique insight into the culture, humanity and strength of the Iraqi people. Her mixed European and Middle Eastern heritage allows her to pass as an Iraqi woman and has offered her many opportunities not accessible to other journalists. She has made powerful connections with the women of Iraq and gives an unwavering voice to their experiences and struggles.

For more information please contact the Boise State Women’s Center at 426-4259. For a complete list of Women’s History Month events, visit the Boise State Women’s Center online at http://womenscenter.boisestate.edu.   

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Contact: Ellie Merrick, Boise State Women’s Center, (208) 426-2406, elliemerrick@boisestate.edu 
Media Contact: Anna Fritz, University Communications, (208) 426-1577, afritz@boisestate.edu

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