Global-Themed Activities
June 2008
June 12: Dr. Marilyn Harran, Chapman University Professor of religion and history, Stern Chair in Holocaust Education, and director of Rodger's Center for Holocaust Education, received the prestigious Spirit of Anne Frank Award in a ceremony in New York City.
May 2008
May 28 - June 11: Two Chapman faculty take five students to Cambodia to create a documentary film that will build awareness and visibility for two non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This is part of a new documentary film program at Dodge College.
April 2008
April 29: An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance. Solemn commemoration in music and words, remembering the victims of the Holocaust, including a candle-lighting ceremony representing the Chapman community’s commitment to remembrance and to witness. Memorial Hall. Admission: free. 7 p.m.
March 2008
March 7: Awards Ceremony: The Ninth Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest. Hundreds of Southern California middle and high school students and their teachers and parents gather at the culmination of the annual student writing and art contest presented by Chapman’s Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education in partnership with The “1939” Club. Following the awards presentation, participants have the opportunity to meet and converse with Holocaust survivors. Memorial Hall. Admission: free (public seating extremely limited). 11 a.m.
February 2008
February 19: "An Evening in Ethiopia," song and dance. A fund-raiser for the non-profit charity Hands Across the Planet for Poor Youth (H.A.P.P.Y.) founded by Chapman public safety officer, Michael Belay. $20 or free to faculty, staff, and students with ID. Memorial Hall, 8pm.
February 12: Screening of the documentary Swimming in Auschwitz, followed by conversation with writer/director/producer Jon Kean and Auschwitz survivor Renée Firestone. Memorial Hall. Admission: free. 7 p.m.
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