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SUMMARY:USI to host first Rechnic Holocaust Film Series February 25 and 26
DESCRIPTION:The University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts and the USI Foundation are proud to present the first Rechnic Holocaust Film Series at 6 p.m. Wednesday\, February 25 in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101)\, located on the lower level of the Liberal Arts Center. The series complements the annual Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Speaker Series held each fall.  \nAt 6 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 25\, The Stranger (1946) and Death Mills (1945) will be shown in Kleymeyer Hall. The films will be followed by a short panel including Eileen Angelini\, 3GNY – Descendants of Holocaust Survivors: Upstate Regional Coordinator; Alexandra Natoli\, USI Assistant Professor of French; and Noley Reid\, novelist\, comparing the influence/impacts of documentaries vs. feature films from the same period\, and fictional representations vs. nonfiction in general.  \nAt 6 p.m. on Thursday\, February 26\, France Divided (2011) and The Forger (2016) will be shown in Kleymeyer Hall. Following the films\, Angelini\, also Director and Co-producer of La France divisée/France Divided\, will present about the process of collecting oral testimonies\, identifying proper archival photos and footage\, the creation of France Divided and her ongoing film projects. She will also discuss the interplay of her documentary and the illustrated documentary\, The Forger\, in preserving the history of the Holocaust. Both focus on France during the Nazi occupation. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience.  \nThis film series is made possible in part through the USI Foundation through the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Speaker Series Endowment. The endowment was established by the late Irene C. Rechnic and honors her parents’ struggle to survive the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during WWII\, where 960\,000 Jews were executed.     \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Todd Schroer\, Chair of Criminal Justice\, at tschroer@usi.edu or visit the website.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/usi-to-host-first-rechnic-holocaust-film-series-february-25-and-26/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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SUMMARY:USI Hosting Free Summer Seminar for Educators
DESCRIPTION:The University of Southern Indiana is offering an exciting summer seminar through The Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI)\, Cultural Legacies of the Holocaust: Race and Human Rights from Nazi Germany to Today. This specialized seminar is offered at no cost to educators and will take place June 2-6\, 2025.\n\nThe seminar is designed for teachers in the region who seek to deepen their knowledge\, confidence\, and skills for teaching challenging content related to Holocaust and Human Rights issues. The seminar’s content is processed through inquiry-based reflective writing. Additionally\, highlights include accomplished facilitators\, captivating guest speakers\, and compelling field experiences including visits to the Evansville African American Museum\, the Rechnic Holocaust Exhibit at the Wartime Museum\, and Temple Adath B’nai Israel.\n\nEducators will be re-energized with quality resources and the opportunity to develop action plans for their own classrooms\, which they can discuss and refine with fellow participants. CEUs are available upon request for a small fee\, with the opportunity for graduate credits.\n\nAn informational flyer is attached here.\n\nPlease visit TOLI’s website for more information and the application link at https://www.toli.us/regional-program/indiana/ \n\nDeadline to apply is April 1\, 2025.\n\nPlease feel free to share this with any fellow educators who you feel may be interested in attending.\n\nDo not hesitate to contact the seminar facilitators should you have any questions:\nAlexandra Natoli (World Languages and Cultures) anatoli@usi.edu\nOana Popescu-Sandu (English) opopescusa@usi.edu\nTodd Schroer (Criminal Justice) tschroer@usi.edu\n\nTOLI Indiana flyer
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/usi-hosting-free-summer-seminar-for-educators/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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SUMMARY:Author Ralph Shayne selected for EVPL SPEAK Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:EVPL\, CYPRESS\, and the Rechnic Foundation are partnering to bring Ralph Shayne to Evansville for a series of public and educational presentations. His graphic novel\, Hour of Need\, pays tribute to the heroes who saved the Danish Jews during the Holocaust\, and reminds readers of how humanity can triumph in the darkest hours. \nShayne will speak at the Victory Theatre on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025 at 7 pm. This event is free and open to the public. \nThe authors selected for SPEAK 2025 encourage us to reflect on our individual and shared pasts. Through their works\, these authors address themes of identity\, history\, and personal or collective struggle. Their stories encourage us to connect through past human experiences and inspire us to build a more thoughtful future. \n 
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/author-ralph-shayne-selected-for-evpl-speak-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Victory Theatre\, 600 Main St\, Evansville\, IN\, 47708\, United States
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SUMMARY:Judy Cohen to present as USI Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series speaker
DESCRIPTION:The University of Southern Indiana will host the third annual Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series at 7 p.m. Thursday\, January 23\, 2025\, in the Performance Center\, located on the USI campus. The 2025 speaker is Judy Cohen\, former Chief Acquisitions Curator at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The presentation is open to the public at no charge. \nCohen’s presentation\, “My Dearest One: A Wife’s Final Goodbye\,” will explore how newly discovered artifacts and documents deepen understanding of the Holocaust. It will highlight a one-of-a-kind letter written at Auschwitz moments before a woman was murdered\, along with other unique archival materials that illuminate the experiences of her husband and child. \nAs the former Chief Acquisitions Curator at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum\, Cohen was instrumental in preserving Holocaust history through the Museum’s extensive collections. A graduate of Harvard University with a master’s degree from Brandeis\, she curated numerous web exhibits and authored works that examined distinct facets of Holocaust documentation\, including Memento Mori: Photographs from the Grave\, Three Approaches to Exploring the Höcker Album and Jewish Ghetto Photographers. Her research brought critical insight into the lives captured by Jewish photographers and the personal artifacts that reflected life in Europe before and during the Holocaust. \nCohen’s work has been crucial in helping descendants of Holocaust survivors preserve their family histories. Her dedication ensured these artifacts remained safeguarded and accessible\, enriching public understanding of the Holocaust through deeply personal and often previously unseen materials. \nThis series is made possible by the USI Foundation through the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Speaker Series Endowment. The endowment was established by the late Irene C. Rechnic and honors her parents’ struggle to survive the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during WWII\, where 960\,000 Jews were executed. \nFor questions on the presentation\, contact the College of Liberal Arts at 812-464-1855.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/judy-cohen-to-present-as-usi-edward-d-and-regina-rechnic-holocaust-series-speaker/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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SUMMARY:Free Echoes & Reflections Workshop: Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities
DESCRIPTION:CYPRESS will be hosting the Echoes & Reflections professional development program\, Teaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities\, on Wednesday\, November 13\, 2024 8:30 am – 2:30 pm in the ONH Pavillion of the Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital at Deaconess Gateway. \nWHY ATTEND THIS PROGRAM? \nEchoes & Reflections professional development programs provide educators with classroom-ready content\, sound pedagogy\, and instructional strategies to teach about the Holocaust in a meaningful way. Led by expert staff and facilitators\, our programs include fundamental\, thematic and focused areas of study applicable to a range of curricular school subjects.\n\nSince 2005\, Echoes & Reflections has impacted more than 145\,000 educators\, reaching an estimated 9 million students across the United States—and at no cost. Through our Holocaust education programs and resources\, educators gain the skills\, knowledge\, and confidence to teach this topic effectively.\nPROGRAM DETAILS \nTeaching the Holocaust Using the Humanities: Integrating Photographs\, Literature\, Art\, and Poetry to tell the Human Story  \nEducators learn strategies to integrate multiple primary sources into Holocaust instruction with a focus on the human experience. Programs can examine a range of sources or be narrowed to focus on a specific type of source\, such as photography\, art or poetry\, including specific programs on The Auschwitz Album\, Photography as Resistance\, etc. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION \nRegistration is from 8-8:30 am with a light breakfast served during this time. A catered lunch will be provided. \nThis is a no-cost event and participants will earn professional development credit. \nCYPRESS is committed to making sure that all teachers who want to attend have the opportunity to do so. If substitute reimbursement is an issue\, please contact us to learn how we can help. \nPlease use the form below to register for the workshop. If you have questions or concerns about the workshop\,  you can contact us CYPRESS via email at cypressevansville@gmail.com. \nRegistration\n[gravityform id=”8″ title=”false” description=”false”] \nABOUT ECHOES & REFLECTIONS \nEchoes & Reflections is the premier source for Holocaust educational materials and dynamic content\, empowering teachers and students with the insight needed to question the past and foresight to impact the future. We partner with educators to support them\, foster confidence\, and amplify their skills and resources to teach about the Holocaust in a comprehensive and meaningful way. \nTo learn more about the program\, visit the Echoes & Reflections website. \n  \n 
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/free-echoes-reflections-workshop-literature-and-the-humanities-for-educators/
LOCATION:Deaconess Gateway ONH Pavillion – 3rd Floor of Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital\, 4011 Gateway Blvd\, Newburgh\, IN\, 47630\, United States
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SUMMARY:University of Evansville's Journey to Justice
DESCRIPTION:CYPRESS (Committee to Promote Respect in Schools) is fully funding up to 8 middle school or high school teachers on this 7-day journey of transformation through cities of the South to explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Teachers of all subjects are welcome to apply.\nFor more information about Journey to Justice\, see https://www.evansville.edu/journeytojustice/ or contact Dr. Valerie Stein at vs9@evansville.edu. \nTo learn more about the grant opportunity\, visit our Grants Page.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/university-of-evansvilles-journey-to-justice/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230918T200000
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SUMMARY:Margaret McMullan Presents at Edward D and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series
DESCRIPTION:Margaret McMullan spoke at the 2nd Annual Edward D and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series hosted by the University of Southern Indiana. In the week following the event\, Margaret visited several local schools and spoke to thousands of students.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/margaret-mcmullan-presents-at-edward-d-and-regina-rechnic-holocaust-series/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
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SUMMARY:University of Evansville Journey to Justice Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The University of Evansville is leading an eight-day Journey to Justice bus tour for teachers\, students\, and community members. The trip will take place June 7-13 with stops in Southern cities to explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement.\n\n\n\nCYPRESS is offering to FULLY FUND eight teachers to attend this summer’s Journey to Justice tour. If you are a teacher and would like to apply for this opportunity\, please complete this form and email it to mevmourer@gmail.com.\n\n\n\nYou can learn more about the trip at https://www.evansville.edu/journeytojustice/\n\n\n\nScholarship applications are due by March 31st.\n\nWe are requesting a $100 deposit once an application is approved\, which will be reimbursed upon completion of the trip.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/university-of-evansville-journey-to-justice-bus-tour/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Educator Workshop: Fostering Civil Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Title: Fostering Civil Discourse: How Do We Talk About Issues That Matter? \nPresenter: Facing History and Ourselves \nWorkshop Description: This 1-hour online workshop is designed to help you prepare your students to engage in civil discourse\, bringing mind\, heart\, and conscience to reflective conversations on topics that matter. Students develop knowledge\, skills\, and informed civic responsibility when they are invited into conversations that are emotionally engaging\, intellectually challenging\, and relevant to their own lives. \nThis workshop is provided at no cost to educators by CYPRESS (The Committee to Promote Respect in Schools). \nEvent Flyer PDF
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/free-educator-workshop-fostering-civil-discourse/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T203000
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SUMMARY:Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series
DESCRIPTION:The University of Southern Indiana Foundation invites you to save the date\nfor the inaugural presentation of the Edward D. and Regina Rechnic Holocaust Series: \nWednesday\, September 28\, 2022 | 7–8:30 p.m.\nUniversity of Southern Indiana \nThis event is made possible through the generosity of their daughter Irene C. Rechnic. \nGuest presenter\, Charles L. Berger\, Esquire \nDetails to follow
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/edward-d-and-regina-rechnic-holocaust-series/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T190000
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SUMMARY:Surviving Hate: The Holocaust and Other Genocides
DESCRIPTION:The David L. Rice Library and Criminal Justice department at the University of Southern Indiana are sponsoring a colloquium on the Holocaust\, genocide\, and those who survive hate of the past and modern-day. We will present during the week of April 18th through the 22nd in the afternoon and evening. Sessions will be hybrid (face-to-face with streaming) as technology allows.\nProposals: 500-750 word abstract\nDeadline for submission: March 18\, 2022 \nPlease let us know if you would be interested in contributing to\nthe colloquium in one of the following ways:\n• Presentation/Lecture\n• Panel Discussion\n• Poster Session \n• Readings/Dramatic Performance (Recorded or in-person) \nSuggested Topics include (but are not limited to):\n• The Holocaust and human rights today\n• Foundations or groups fighting Hate and supporting survivors\n• Survival and Recovery after the Holocaust\, Genocides\, and Other Acts of Hate\n• Symbols of Hate\, past\, and present\n• Hate Speech and its Role in Dehumanization\, Alienation\, Discrimination\, and Genocide \nApply at: https://usi.libwizard.com/f/Survivinghateproposal\nPlease contact Jennifer Greene (jagreene@usi.edu) Shane White (sawhite2@usi.edu)\, or Todd Schroer (tschroer@usi.edu) for questions about the colloquium or form.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/surviving-hate-the-holocaust-and-other-genocides/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210926T220000
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SUMMARY:9.1 WNIN PBS Holocaust Programming
DESCRIPTION:9/26 | 10-11:30 pm – The Windmere Children   \n10/3 | 10-10:30 pm – Blind Love \n10/3 | 10:30-11:30 pm – Harbor From The Holocaust  \n10/10 | 10-11 pm – I Dance For The Angel of Death \n10/17 | 10-11 pm – Holy Silence \n\n\n\n\nWindermere Children\nChild survivors of the Holocaust are brought to an estate near England’s Lake Windermere to recuperate with the help of volunteer therapists. Without their families\, they find kinship in each other and form bonds that give them hope for the future. https://www.pbs.org/show/windermere-children/ \nViewing Guide PDF | Viewing Guide .doc \nBlind Love: A Holocaust Journey through Poland with Man’s Best Friend\nThe film follows the journey of 6 blind Israelis to Poland\, where\, with the help of their beloved guide dogs\, they encounter the difficult history of the Holocaust. The “blind love” between owner and dog\, is contrasted to the “blind hate” of Nazi Germany they encounter on their journey. \nHarbor From the Holocaust\nIn a Holocaust story of hope\, 20\,000 Jews find refuge in Shanghai during World War II. The film explores the relationship of the refugees and their host city\, and the survivors who carried on the traditions that would have been consigned to oblivion. https://www.pbs.org/show/harbor-holocaust/ \nI Dance For The Angel of Death-The Dr. Edith Eger Story\nEdie recounts her remarkable story of survival as a prisoner at Auschwitz and her struggles with survivor’s guilt. Edie and her husband came to the U.S. in 1949\, and she would later go on to receive a psychology degree from the University of Texas. In the film\, Edie examines how her ongoing work with patients has helped her grow and heal. \nViewing Guide PDF | Viewing Guide .doc \nHoly Silence\n“Holy Silence\,” a documentary film from Emmy-nominated director Steven Pressman\, takes a fresh look at a topic that has sparked controversy for decades. During the years leading up to World War II\, what was the Vatican’s reaction to the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany? And after the war began\, how did the pope respond to the horrors of the Holocaust? \nThis program has been brought to you by WNIN and CYPRESS\, the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools. CYPRESS is proud to sponsor programs that prompt discussions and deeper thinking both at home and in the classroom. More info on CYPRESS’s work building a kinder\, more respectful world at cypressevansville.org.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/9-1-wnin-pbs-holocaust-programming/
LOCATION:IN
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SUMMARY:2021 Belfer National Conference for EducatorsSession III
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2021 Belfer Conference is now open! \nThe Conference is free to attend and will be held virtually in three different sessions. \nSession I: Wednesday\, July 7–Friday\, July 9\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Educators is free to secondary school and community college faculty interested in teaching about the Holocaust using resources from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \nSession II: Wednesday\, July 28–Friday\, July 30\nBelfer Alumni Next Steps National Conference for Educators is open to Belfer alumni. \nSession III: Monday\, August 2–Tuesday\, August 3\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education Partners is free to school administrators\, curriculum coordinators\, librarians\, curriculum developers\, CHEC partners\, HITE professors\, online curriculum providers\, international Museum partners\, or other Holocaust education partners. \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the conferences will be virtual events. Virtual event access details will be provided in your email registration confirmation. \nA note from Amy Scharf\, CYPRESS Committee Member and EVSC Educator: \nHello! \nAs a local teacher and member of CYPRESS (the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools)\, I\nwant to encourage you to participate in this summer’s Belfer Conference for Educators\, brought\nto you by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). \nThe conference has always been free\, but this year’s virtual format means participants pay no\ntravel costs. All you need to do is sign up online at the USHMM Conference link. \nIn 2015\, I had the opportunity to attend the Belfer Conference\, and it was a week I will never\nforget. \nDays were spent learning hands-on strategies to fight hate and discrimination in the classroom.\nEvenings were filled exploring the museum after hours\, meeting teachers from around the\nworld\, and hearing the testimony of a Holocaust survivor. I took away books\, techniques\, and\nideas that I have incorporated into my classroom ever since. This USHMM video from the 2015\nConference gives a sneak peak of the Conference activities. \nAccording to a survey conducted by the non-profit organization Echoes and Reflections\,\nHolocaust education “cultivat[es] more empathetic\, tolerant\, and engaged students.” In a year\nof division and uncertainty\, the Belfer Conference resources are more important than ever. I\nhave already signed up for this summer\, and I urge you to take advantage of this free\nopportunity. I truly believe it will make a difference in your life and the lives of your students. \nSincerely\, \nAmy Scharf\nEnglish Teacher\nCYPRESS Board Member
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/2021-belfer-national-conference-for-educatorssession-iii/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731
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SUMMARY:2021 Belfer National Conference for EducatorsSession II
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2021 Belfer Conference is now open! \nThe Conference is free to attend and will be held virtually in three different sessions. \nSession I: Wednesday\, July 7–Friday\, July 9\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Educators is free to secondary school and community college faculty interested in teaching about the Holocaust using resources from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \nSession II: Wednesday\, July 28–Friday\, July 30\nBelfer Alumni Next Steps National Conference for Educators is open to Belfer alumni. \nSession III: Monday\, August 2–Tuesday\, August 3\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education Partners is free to school administrators\, curriculum coordinators\, librarians\, curriculum developers\, CHEC partners\, HITE professors\, online curriculum providers\, international Museum partners\, or other Holocaust education partners. \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the conferences will be virtual events. Virtual event access details will be provided in your email registration confirmation. \nA note from Amy Scharf\, CYPRESS Committee Member and EVSC Educator: \nHello! \nAs a local teacher and member of CYPRESS (the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools)\, I\nwant to encourage you to participate in this summer’s Belfer Conference for Educators\, brought\nto you by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). \nThe conference has always been free\, but this year’s virtual format means participants pay no\ntravel costs. All you need to do is sign up online at the USHMM Conference link. \nIn 2015\, I had the opportunity to attend the Belfer Conference\, and it was a week I will never\nforget. \nDays were spent learning hands-on strategies to fight hate and discrimination in the classroom.\nEvenings were filled exploring the museum after hours\, meeting teachers from around the\nworld\, and hearing the testimony of a Holocaust survivor. I took away books\, techniques\, and\nideas that I have incorporated into my classroom ever since. This USHMM video from the 2015\nConference gives a sneak peak of the Conference activities. \nAccording to a survey conducted by the non-profit organization Echoes and Reflections\,\nHolocaust education “cultivat[es] more empathetic\, tolerant\, and engaged students.” In a year\nof division and uncertainty\, the Belfer Conference resources are more important than ever. I\nhave already signed up for this summer\, and I urge you to take advantage of this free\nopportunity. I truly believe it will make a difference in your life and the lives of your students. \nSincerely\, \nAmy Scharf\nEnglish Teacher\nCYPRESS Board Member
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/2021-belfer-national-conference-for-educatorssession-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210710
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SUMMARY:2021 Belfer National Conference for EducatorsSession I
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 2021 Belfer Conference is now open! \nThe Conference is free to attend and will be held virtually in three different sessions. \nSession I: Wednesday\, July 7–Friday\, July 9\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Educators is free to secondary school and community college faculty interested in teaching about the Holocaust using resources from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \nSession II: Wednesday\, July 28–Friday\, July 30\nBelfer Alumni Next Steps National Conference for Educators is open to Belfer alumni. \nSession III: Monday\, August 2–Tuesday\, August 3\nThe 2021 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education Partners is free to school administrators\, curriculum coordinators\, librarians\, curriculum developers\, CHEC partners\, HITE professors\, online curriculum providers\, international Museum partners\, or other Holocaust education partners. \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the conferences will be virtual events. Virtual event access details will be provided in your email registration confirmation. \nA note from Amy Scharf\, CYPRESS Committee Member and EVSC Educator: \nHello! \nAs a local teacher and member of CYPRESS (the Committee to Promote Respect in Schools)\, I\nwant to encourage you to participate in this summer’s Belfer Conference for Educators\, brought\nto you by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM). \nThe conference has always been free\, but this year’s virtual format means participants pay no\ntravel costs. All you need to do is sign up online at the USHMM Conference link. \nIn 2015\, I had the opportunity to attend the Belfer Conference\, and it was a week I will never\nforget. \nDays were spent learning hands-on strategies to fight hate and discrimination in the classroom.\nEvenings were filled exploring the museum after hours\, meeting teachers from around the\nworld\, and hearing the testimony of a Holocaust survivor. I took away books\, techniques\, and\nideas that I have incorporated into my classroom ever since. This USHMM video from the 2015\nConference gives a sneak peak of the Conference activities. \nAccording to a survey conducted by the non-profit organization Echoes and Reflections\,\nHolocaust education “cultivat[es] more empathetic\, tolerant\, and engaged students.” In a year\nof division and uncertainty\, the Belfer Conference resources are more important than ever. I\nhave already signed up for this summer\, and I urge you to take advantage of this free\nopportunity. I truly believe it will make a difference in your life and the lives of your students. \nSincerely\, \nAmy Scharf\nEnglish Teacher\nCYPRESS Board Member
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/2021-belfer-national-conference-for-educatorssession-i/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Eva A-7063  Documentary Viewing & Discussion at North Park Library
DESCRIPTION:For Holocaust Remembrance Month\, EVPL North Park will be showing Eva: A-7063\, a documentary on survivor/activist Eva Mozes Kor\, on April 4\, 2020\, at North Park Library. CYPRESS will be leading a discussion following the film. \nTaken from her home at the age of five\, Eva and her twin sister were their family’s only survivors\, and only then kept alive for the experiments of Auschwitz’ “Angel of Death\,” Josepf Mengele. Years after the liberation of Auschwitz\, Eva Mozes married a man named Michael Kor and settled down across the world in Terre Haute\, Indiana. She contacted former survivors and founded a group named CANDLES\, building a museum in Terre Haute\, campaigning in Washington DC\, and returning once a year to Auschwitz. Although not without controversy\, Eva’s message of hope\, courage\, and forgiveness touched thousands of lives she encountered. We are honoring Mrs. Kor and her work with a discussion about the film and her life after the screening\, facilitated by members of CYPRESS.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/eva-a-7063-documentary-viewing-discussion-at-north-park-library/
LOCATION:North Park Library (EVPL)\, 960 Koehler Dr\, Evansville\, IN\, 47710\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memoir Reading by Author\, Margaret McMullan
DESCRIPTION:Cypress\, along with Temple Adath B’nai Israel\, invite you to a reading by prize-winning author\, Margaret McMullan. A recipient of a 2010 NEA Fellowship in literature\, a 2010 Fulbright at the University of Pécs in Pécs\, Hungary\, and the National Author Winner of the 2011 Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award\, Margaret McMullan is the author of nine award-winning books\, including her new memoir\, Where The Angels Lived: One Family’s Story of Loss\, Exile\, and Return.  \nThe event will be held on Sunday\, November 3\, 2019 at 2 pm at Temple Adath B’nai Israel. A book signing and reception will immediately follow the reading. You can learn more about Margaret by visiting her website: margaretmcmullan.com.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/memoir-reading-by-author-margaret-mcmullan/
LOCATION:Temple A’dath B’nai Israel\, 8440 Newburgh Rd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47715\, United States
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SUMMARY:Echoes & Reflections Teaching the Holocaust Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The University of Southern Indiana and CYPRESS will be hosting the Echoes & Reflections professional development program\, Teaching the Holocaust\, Empowering Students\, on Tuesday\, October 22\, 2019\, 8:30 am – 4 pm. \nWHY ATTEND THIS PROGRAM?\nThis professional development session will give you the tools to teach and initiate important discussions about the complex lessons of the Holocaust. In exploring classroom-tested strategies that can be implemented in your classroom\, you will leave with increased confidence and effective materials to tackle the tough questions your students have about this subject. The why. The how. \nPROGRAM GOALS\nThrough this program\, educators will: \n\n\n\nExplore a sound pedagogy for the planning and implementation of Holocaust education in the classroom;\nExamine instructional enhancements to support student learning and understanding;\nDiscover and utilize classroom-ready digital assets including lesson plans\, visual history testimonies\, and additional primary source materials;\nEnhance personal knowledge about the Holocaust\, including the history of antisemitism; and\nBuild confidence and capacity to teach this complex subject.\n\n\n\nWHAT IS ECHOES & REFLECTIONS?\nEchoes & Reflections is the premier source for Holocaust educational materials and dynamic content\, empowering teachers and students with the insight needed to question the past and foresight to impact the future. We partner with educators to support them\, foster confidence\, and amplify their skills and resources to teach about the Holocaust in a comprehensive and meaningful way. \nTo learn more about the program\, visit the Echoes & Reflections website. \n  \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n \nThis is a no-cost event and participants will earn a 7-hour professional development certificate.\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided.\nCYPRESS is committed to making sure that all teachers who want to attend have the opportunity to do so. If substitute reimbursement is an issue\, please contact us to learn how we can help.\nPDF Event Flyer \nPlease reach out to us with any questions\, concerns\, or needs. You can contact us via email at cypressevansville@gmail.com. \nPlease use the form below to register for the workshop. \nRegistration\n[gravityform id=”7″ title=”false” description=”false”] \n 
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/echoes-reflections-workshop/
LOCATION:University of Southern Indiana\, 8600 University Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47712
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SUMMARY:Fred Gross at Central Library
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 23rd at EVPL’s Central Library\, Fred Gross\, author of One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey through France\, will be speaking about his Holocaust experience as a young child. The event begins at 6 pm. \n 
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/fred-gross-at-central-library/
LOCATION:EVPL Central Library\, 200 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47713\, United States
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SUMMARY:A New Generation Remembers: A Unique Holocaust Exhibit on display at TABI
DESCRIPTION:The Committee to Promote Respect in Schools (CYPRESS) invites you to join in a powerful\, creative learning experience around the Holocaust. \nCYPRESS\, in partnership with Temple Adath B’nai Israel (TABI)\, is hosting an exhibit of Holocaust Murals created by students designed to ensure memories of the Holocaust are preserved in art. \nThe exhibit is called “A New Generation Remembers: A Unique Holocaust Exhibit.” The mural collection is part of a program for gifted middle and high school students from Kentucky. Every summer\, a group of students immerse themselves in the study of the Holocaust\, watching historical films\, taking field trips and hearing from survivors themselves. During the course\, students work together to complete a mural. \nThis is the 25th year of the Holocaust education program. Through the years\, students have created 21 murals in all. They are each 6 feet by 9 feet long. Every mural is unique\, but displayed together\, they tell a powerful story\, and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. \nThe mural collection will be on display at Temple Adath B’nai Israel\, 8440 Newburgh Road\, Evansville\, IN\, the first two weeks of February. The exhibit will be open during the week for middle and high school field trips\, and open on the weekends for public viewing and special events. \nSPECIAL EVENT: “An Afternoon of Remembrance” with speaker Fred Gross\, Holocaust Survivor from Louisville\, Kentucky\nWhen: Sunday\, February 10\, 2019 – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.\, reception immediately following\nWhere: Temple Adath B’nai Israel\nOpen to the Public \nPUBLIC VIEWING HOURS:\nWeekdays: February 4 – 8 and February 11- 15 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nWeekends: February 9/10 and February 16/17 –  1:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nMIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS:\nSchool field trips are encouraged during the weekday public viewing hours. We estimate it will take approximately 1 hour to view the entire display. We estimate 40-50 students can view the murals at one time. We will work to accommodate larger classes. Please get in touch with us. Sign-up is required. To make inquiries or schedule a field trip\, please use the contact form below. \nRESOURCES \nPDF Event Flyer \nTeacher Packet – A great resource for teachers to use in the classroom prior to visiting the Exhibit \nAnnotated Bibliography of Holocaust Era Fiction for Middle and High School Students by Lisa Muller \nTo learn more about this project\, you can watch a documentary that aired on KET that follows students as they work on the 2017 mural and explore Never Again\, an exhibition of past murals at Louisville’s Jewish Community Center. Click here to watch the video on KET’s website. \n\nContact Us\nFor more information\, to volunteer\, or to schedule a field trip visit\, please use the contact form below. \n[gravityform id=”5″ title=”false” description=”false”]
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/exhibit-of-holocaust-murals/
LOCATION:Temple A’dath B’nai Israel\, 8440 Newburgh Rd\, Evansville\, IN\, 47715\, United States
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SUMMARY:Belfer Grant Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Completed applications are due by midnight on 04/30/2018. You must register for the conference before applying for this grant. \nApplications must be completed and submitted online. Click here to visit the Belfer Grant page.
URL:https://cypressevansville.org/event/belfer-grant-applications-due/
LOCATION:IN
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