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Print this story SALINA – An award-winning author and Holocaust survivor will be the special guest speaker during Kansas Wesleyan University’s 2008 Holocaust Remembrance Week April 14-18, 2008. All Holocaust Remembrance Week events are open to the public at no charge. Inge Auerbacher is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. April 16 in Sams Chapel. Following her presentation, Auerbacher will be available to visit with the public and sign autographs in the Memorial Library. A limited number of her books also will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be provided by the Memorial Library. “We are very fortunate to have as our guest speaker this year Ms. Inge Auerbacher. A child in Germany during the Nazi period, Inge survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp in Czechoslovakia,” said Dr. Mike Russell, Assistant Professor of History and the organizer of the Kansas Wesleyan remembrance week. Auerbacher was only seven years old in 1942 when she and her parents were deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. The youngest in the transport of approximately 1200 people, Auerbacher arrived clutching her beloved doll, Marlene. Auerbacher and her parents were among those liberated by the Soviet Army on May 8, 1945. Later that same month, the family immigrated to the United States. Auerbacher became an American citizen and had a successful career as a chemist in New York City. She went on to become an award-winning author and the recipient of an honorary doctorate, having been nominated for this honor by Elie Wiesel. Auerbacher’s books include “I am a Star – Child of the Holocaust,” “beyond the Yellow Star to America,” “Running Against the Wind,” and “Finding Dr. Schatz.” Three of Auerbacher’s books will be on display at the Memorial Library circulation desk throughout the week. The film “The Olympic Doll” was based on Auerbacher’s “I am a Star” book. For more information about Auerbacher, please go to www.ingeauerbacher.com . A variety of Holocaust-related events and information will be available throughout the Holocaust Remembrance Week, which is sponsored by the Department of History, Department of Behavioral Science and Human Services, Division of Fine Arts, and the Memorial Library. Following is a schedule of the events for Kansas Wesleyan’s 2008 Holocaust Remembrance Week. April 14-18 Exhibit of Holocaust-Related Art Art Department reception gallery, Sams Hall of Fine Arts On display: posters created by AP and advanced art students at Salina high schools in response to the Holocaust-related poetry published by guest speaker Auerbacher. Exhibit of Holocaust-Related Research Material Memorial Library In the display case: monographs, audio-visual, and document collections held by Memorial Library and available for checkout/study. A separate display at the circulation desk features three of Auerbacher’s books. April 14 Milgram And The Holocaust – Classic Research Into The Causes Of Obedience 6 -7:30p.m., 325 Pioneer Hall One of the attempts to understand the Holocaust came in the form of Stanley Milgram’s classical study on obedience. What would cause someone to follow instructions to cause harm to another? Dr. Steve Hoekstra, Associate Professor of Psychology, will review the historical research, as well as more contemporary replications, and what it tells us about the nature of following orders. A question and answer session will follow. April 15 “Into The Arms of Strangers – Stories of the Kindertransport” 6-8 p.m., 325 Pioneer Hall Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2000, this film explores the story of the Kindertransport – the successful program in the late 1930s to send Jewish children from Germany and occupied Austria and Czechoslovakia to foster homes in England. Rated PG. Sponsored by the Department of History. April 16 Open House and Commentary on Holocaust Art 10-11 a.m., Sams Hall of Fine Arts Comments on student art by Art Department Chair Brad Anderson and Holocaust Survivor Inge Auerbacher. Refreshments provided courtesy of the Division of Fine Arts. 7-8 p.m., Sams Chapel Holocaust Survivor Speaks Inge Auerbacher, Jewish child in Germany during the Nazi period, survivor of the Theresienstadt camp in Czechoslovakia, award-winning author, and holder of an honorary doctorate, will share the inspirational story of her camp experience and survival. Her visit is arranged by the Department of History and funded by the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean. Book Signing / Meet-and-Greet Memorial Library Immediately after her presentation, Auerbacher will be available to visit with people and will autograph copies of her books (a limited number of which will be available for purchase). Refreshments provided courtesy of Memorial Library.
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