Educating, Remembering, Inspiring

Holocaust Education

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Holocaust History Minor

Students minoring in Holocaust history take courses with faculty in the History Department, including the holder of the Stern Chair in Holocaust Education and the founding director of the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Dr. Marilyn Harran.

Holocaust History Minor Course Requirements
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Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library

The library's non-circulating collection includes photographs, documents, oral histories and books, including a first edition in Dutch of "The Diary of Anne Frank," as well as reference works to support research on the Holocaust in its historical context.

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Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest

The Holocaust Art & Writing Contest provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to engage with Holocaust survivor or rescuer testimony and respond creatively to a specific prompt. Students may participate in any of the following categories: art, film, poetry, or prose.

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Holocaust Events

Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

The Rodgers Center sponsors a series of lectures and events that bring to Chapman distinguished scholars, innovative film makers, and inspiring survivors and rescuers of the Holocaust, as well as those who are voices for justice and human rights in our world today.

Commemoration of "Kristallnacht"

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education and the Fish Interfaith Center present an annual commemoration of "Kristallnacht" in remembrance of the events that shattered a community on November 9-10, 1938.

Evening of Holocaust Remembrance

An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance is a community occasion of remembrance and reflection. Each year, along with guest speakers & musical tributes, Holocaust survivors and their families join us to light six candles in remembrance of the millions who perished.

Lecture Series

Chapman University’s academic programs are complemented by an exceptional co-curricular program, including The “1939” Club Lecture Series, the Schwartz Holocaust Lecture Series, and The “1939” Club’s Leopold Page Memorial Righteous Rescuers Lecture Series. These programs feature distinguished scholars, innovative filmmakers, and inspiring Holocaust survivors and rescuers.

Our Events on YouTube

Missed the event? Or maybe you’d like to watch it again? We’ve got you covered! Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the event and catch up on the conversation.

Support the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

By becoming an annual member, you will support Chapman University’s program in Holocaust education and enable the program to offer students even more educational opportunities.

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