Correction: It is not as Dean Hess claims. It is not the University of Kuwait, but Kuwait University.
If I were the Kuwait government -- which funds the University of Kuwait Kuwait University -- something tells me I'd be less inclined to fund the pro-Saddam Hussein, Bassam Frangieh. I wonder if Dean Hess considered the wisdom of releasing that information -- on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Gulf War -- where Saddam Hussein tried to overthrow the royal family and had executed one member.
Just a thought or two. Anyways, here's the press release, with relevant sections.
TheUniversity of KuwaitKuwait University has invited Professors Bassam Frangieh (Modern Languages: Arabic) and Lisa Cody (History) to lead a group of CMC students to Kuwait during spring break (March 10-19, 2011) as the first half of an international, educational exchange. All expenses in Kuwait, including lodging, meals, domestic travel, and activities will be covered by theUniversity of KuwaitKuwait University; CMC students will be responsible for paying their airfare to and from Kuwait and incidental personal expenses. In return, President Pamela Gann has invited a group of students and faculty from theUniversity of KuwaitKuwait University to visit CMC in late January 2012.
http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/offcampus/center JORDAN
Professor Bassam Frangieh (Modern Languages: Arabic) and Aleta Wenger (Center for Global Education) will lead a group of CMC and Claremont College students to Amman, Jordan for an intensive eight-week travel, education, and practicum experience. Students will receive two full course credits, one for an Arabic language course, to be taught by a University of Jordan faculty member, and the other for Arabic/Middle Eastern Studies course, to be taught by Professor Frangieh. As part of Arabic/MES course, Ms. Wenger will arrange an individualized practicum in Amman for each student in a workplace relevant to her or his interests, major, and Arabic language abilities. The eight-week program will include visits to historical sites, cultural venues, and weekend travel to significant Jordanian sites, such as Petra, which will be sponsored by CMC alumnus. Financial aid will be available to CMC students.
http://www.claremontmckenna.edu/offcampus/center/