Events
Upcoming conferences, seminars and lectures in which Dr. Wecht will be participating.

Feature Event

FacultySolving the Great American Murder Mystery: A 40th Anniversary National Symposium on the JFK Assassination

The Wecht Institute 2003 Conference on the JFK Assassination

Friday, Nov. 21 – Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Overview
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law and Duquesne University School of Law will host a national, three-day symposium on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 2003, featuring some of the world’s preeminent forensic scientists, criminal investigators, attorneys, physicians and independent researchers. The intention of the conference is to provide an impartial, academic forum in which to clarify and advance the collective understanding of the JFK case and its impact on the practice of criminal law and forensic science.

More Information
To add your name to the mailing and/or e-mail lists, please contact Ben Wecht at 412-396-1049. You may also send e-mail inquiries to [email protected] or visit the symposium's main web page for additional information.

Other Upcoming Events & Appearances

May 11
"Crime Scene Investigations," Clairton, PA
On Sunday, May 11, Dr. Wecht will speak on "Crime Scene Investigations" at Beth Israel Center in Clairton, Pa. For more information, contact Dr. Hyman Schultz at 412-653-1153.

May 17
American College of Surgeons, San Francisco, CA
On Saturday, May 17, Dr. Wecht will be the luncheon speaker at the Northern California chapter of the American College of Surgeons at the Crown Plaza Hotel in San Francisco. For more information, contact Dr. Edwin Whitman at 510-652-8106 or Annette Bronstein at 650-992-1387.

May 22
"Forensic Perils in the Emergency Room," Aspinwall, PA
On Thursday, May 22, Dr. Wecht will speak on "Forensic Perils in the Emergency Room" at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Aspinwall, Pa. Contact Dr. Paul Dishart at 412-784-4228 for more information.

June 10
"Justice for All Speakers," North Orlando, FL
On Tuesday, June 10, Dr. Wecht will speak on the topic of the O.J. Simpson trial at the "Justice for All Speakers" seminar at the Sheraton Hotel in North Orlando, FL. For more information, contact Trisha Griffith at 801-560-1933.

June 18-20
Forensic Science, DNA and the Law Conference, Lincoln, NE
From Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20, Dr. Wecht will be taking part in a Forensic Science, DNA and the Law conference being hosted by the Nebraska Institute of Forensic Science in Lincoln, NE. For more information, contact Dr. Matthias Okoye at 402-465-1909.

June 26
"Some of My Most Interesting Cases," Pittsburgh
On Thursday, June 26, Dr. Wecht will speak on "Some of My Most Interesting Cases" at the Pittsburgh Jewish Community Center. For more information, contact Raegayle Pakler at 412-521-8011.