Holocaust Education at Chapman University
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Holocaust education at Chapman University has grown from a single course into a distinctive multi-faceted program. While many other universities teach about the Holocaust, Chapman is distinguished among both private and public universities by its fusion of curricular, co-curricular and community programs which include:

  • A minor in Holocaust history for Chapman University students
  • Distinguished lecture series
  • Annual art and writing contest for middle and high school students
  • Community-wide evening of Holocaust remembrance
  • Partnerships with Holocaust survivor organizations, include The "1939" Club and The Lodzer Organization
  • Co-sponsorship with the Wallace All Faiths Chapel in Kristallnacht commemorative event 

+-Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education

The Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, founded in February 2000 through a generous gift from Barry and Phyllis Rodgers, is dedicated to preparing young people to become witnesses to the future. The center presents annual events such as An Evening of Holocaust Remembrance, the commemoration of Kristallnacht, and the Art and Writing Contest in addition to a series of lectures by Holocaust survivors and scholars.

+-Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library

Named in honor of Henry Samueli's parents, both of whom were Holocaust survivors, and a generous gift  of Henry and Susan Samueli, the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library offers a dedicated space on the Chapman University campus for the study of the Holocaust and human rights.

+-Stern Chair in Holocaust Education

In September 2000, a major gift from Ralph and Sue Stern endowed a faculty position, the Stern Chair in Holocaust Education, assuring the inclusion of Holocaust education as part of the university's curriculum for generations to come.  Several courses on the Holocaust are currently taught within Wilkinson College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a minor in Holocaust History is now available.
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