Holocaust Institute to Host Webinar Series on Genocide Prevention
In commemoration of Genocide Awareness Month, the Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present “Genocide Prevention: A 21st-Century Challenge,” a webinar series running Fridays, April 5, 12, 26 and May 3, all from 10-11 a.m.
The series, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be led by Dr. Ellen Kennedy, Executive Director of World Without Genocide.
During the sessions, students, educators, and community members will learn about the geography and events that have occurred around the world and how that has impacted today’s current situations. Topics will include “Transitional Justice,” “Reporters with Courage,” “Genocide on Trial,” and “Women and Children in Genocide – Victims, Survivors, Witnesses, and Perpetrators.”
To register for “Genocide Prevention: A 21st-Century Challenge,” visit https://tinyurl.com/3ht6n9ka. For additional information, contact Program Specialist Michelle Edgar at 908-526-1200, ext. 8735, or email michelle.edgar@raritanval.edu.
The online series is being co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey.
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute, and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers approximately 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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March 18, 2024
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