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HEFNU Series: Holocaust Studies, Terror, and War


"Holocaust Education and Antisemitism"
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 12 pm Eastern Time

Virtual Event featuring Laura Hilton, Amy McDonald, and Alexandra Zapruder; Moderated by Avinoam Patt

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The Holocaust Educational Foundation of Northwestern University continues its new series of scholarly conversations: Holocaust Studies, Terror, and War

In the wake of the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on 7 October 2023, how do we as a community of scholars try to make sense of the events of that day, the subsequent war on Gaza, and the ongoing crisis in Israel/Palestine, among other acts of political violence?

This series of conversations is meant as a space for Holocaust scholars to discuss how our scholarship shapes understanding of political violence and the impact of political violence on our community and the work we do.

Moderated by Avinoam Patt (New York University), the third conversation among Laura Hilton (Muskingum University), Amy McDonald (Alabama Holocaust Education Center), and Alexandra Zapruder (The Defiant Requiem Foundation) will discuss Holocaust education, antisemitism, and how their approaches to both have shifted since 10/7.

This conversation will take place on Wednesday, 3 April, 12 Noon Eastern (7pm Israel; 5pm UK; 9am Pacific) via Zoom. Registration is required.

This is the final conversation in the series for this academic year.

 

HEFNU ONLINE EVENT: Emerging scholars workshop


"Navigating Grant and Fellowship Applications in Holocaust Studies"
April 25, 2024, 12 pm - 1:15 pm EST

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HEFNU announces its second Emerging Scholars Workshop. The topic is "Navigating Grant and Fellowship Applications in Holocaust Studies." The Emerging Scholars series is led by and meant for MA Students, PhD Students, and Postdocs within two years of earning a degree in Holocaust Studies. If you are interested in exploring specific topics, please let us know at hef@northwestern.edu. 

This online meet-up is designed for graduate students with an interest in Holocaust studies. We'll dive into the strategies and resources crucial for navigating the application process for scholarships and fellowships, catering to students pursuing MA, PhD, and early Postdoc programs.

Recognizing the importance of early preparation and personal funding strategies, we invite you to join our spring session as we explore existing programs and effective approaches to securing funding opportunities.

Our speakers will share their experiences, offering guidance on where to apply and insights into common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're just beginning your exploration or fine-tuning your applications, this session promises valuable insights for your journey. We will also share a list of relevant resources and useful tips with you.

Speakers:

Lovro Kralj, PhD, Central European University, director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Research in Southeast Europe in Rijeka.

Lilia Tomchuk, PhD candidate in the Department of History at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Christin Zühlke, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Holocaust Literature at Washington University in St. Louis.

Moderator:

Vanda Rajcan, Assistant Director at the Holocaust Educational Foundation of Northwestern University 

 

Registration Link: https://northwestern.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcode2sqDooG90lzbPYMozFyOPp9m7-3lnU   

 

 

 

Apr
3
2024

Virtual Event: "Holocaust Education and Antisemitism"

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, sponsored by Holocaust Educational Foundation

The Holocaust Educational Foundation of Northwestern University continues its new series of scholarly conversations: Holocaust Studies, Terror, and War.  Virtual Event:...