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The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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Preserving memory and awareness of mass violence at the University of Minnesota since 1997.
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Join us on Nov 13 at 6:30 PM at Queermunity for a community book talk with Dr. Anna Hájková: Why Do We Need a Queer Holocaust History?
We'll explore overlooked stories of queer experiences during the Holocaust and why they matter today.
November 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
On July 15, 1937, Buchenwald concentration camp was established. Tens of thousands suffered and died under Nazi brutality. Today, we remember the victims and survivors. Their memory demands we confront hatred and defend human dignity. #NeverAgain #Buchenwald #HolocaustRemembrance
July 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Grateful to host a powerful 2-day educator workshop with Yahad – In Unum at the Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies. Deep learning, hard history, and ongoing work to uncover truth. #HolocaustEducation #GenocideStudies
July 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
May 20 is Cambodia’s National Day of Remembrance. We honor the nearly 2 million lives lost under the Khmer Rouge, stand with survivors, and commit to remembering. #CambodianGenocide #KhmerRouge #HumanRights #NeverForget
May 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us tomorrow for "The United States and the Armenian Genocide: History, Memory, Politics" with Dr. Julien Zarifian.

12:30 at St. Sahag Armenian Church in St. Paul.

#armeniangenocide #remembrance
April 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Last call: Free screening of "The Broken Promise"

Doors open at 6:30 and film begins at 7:00.

z.umn.edu/brokenpromise
April 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Join us this Monday, April 14 at 7 PM at the Parkway Theater for a special Film screening!
We'll be watching "Broken Promise" followed by a short discussion.
Bring a friend — all are welcome!
z.umn.edu/brokenpromise
April 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Please join us for the film screening the "The Broken Promise" on April 14 at 7pm, Parkway Theater.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join us next Tuesday for MN Shoah Stories, a celebration of the lives survivors created for themselves in Minnesota in the aftermath of the Holocaust.

We'll highlight our work with the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives and discuss how we'll continue this work.

Learn more here z.umn.edu/aacm
March 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We're thrilled to be hosting Mneesha Gellman this Thursday for a talk on her book "Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks: The Politics of Oblivion"

Thursday, 1:00 PM
710 Social Sciences

Presented with the Chicano and Latino Studies and the History Departments.
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us at noon today for our virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day lecture "The Other Holocaust: Care, Children, and the Jewish Catastrophe" with Sarah Cramsey.

More information and registration at z.umn.edu/cramsey

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January 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Join us next Monday for our 2025 International Holocaust Remembrance Day lecture from Sarah Cramsey.

Her talk, titled "The Other Holocaust: Care, Children, and the Jewish Catastrophe," will be virtual and open to the public

The program begins at noon. Learn more and register at z.umn.edu/cramsey
January 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM