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Raritan Valley Community College students Justine Markos-Saad, Ella Partanna, Jaimy Solis, Nabeeha Khan, Amelia Reitman, Chris Fox, and Shanya Saunders, along with RVCC alumni Lev Baab and Ashley Reyes, are volunteering their time and talents as trained tour guides for the traveling exhibition, Anne Frank: A History for Today.

Presented by the College’s Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Anne Frank: A History for Today is on display until April 2 in the Morris and Dorothy Hirsch Research Library, located on the second floor of the Evelyn S Field Library. The student training and service learning component of the initiative is being supported by The Pray Family Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement at RVCC.

After completing a two-day civic leadership training led by professional educators from the Anne Frank Center—the official national partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, where the exhibition was created—the students began guiding visitors through the powerful exhibition. The training prepared participants to facilitate meaningful dialogue, provide historical context, and connect Anne Frank’s story to contemporary issues of prejudice, discrimination, and civic responsibility. The exhibition is open to the public, and tours are currently being offered to RVCC English classes, local middle school students, and senior citizen groups.

Anne Frank: A History for Today presents the history of the Holocaust as told through the perspective of Anne Frank and her family. The display features 11 large panels, as well as artifacts. Juxtaposing photographs of the Frank family with historical images, the exhibit shows how persecuted people were affected by the political actions of individuals and groups.

“Through their service, the student volunteers earned service learning credit, developed public speaking and leadership skills, and contributed valuable community engagement hours,” said Lori Moog, Director of Service Learning and Community Outreach. “Their participation reflects the Pray Family Center’s commitment to fostering civic responsibility and meaningful community involvement among our students.”

“The dedication of our student volunteers demonstrates the power of education to inspire leadership and purposeful community engagement,” said Michelle Edgar, Program Specialist for the Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies. “By guiding this exhibit, they are helping to ensure that Anne Frank’s story continues to educate and inspire new generations.”

The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at RVCC offers educational programming designed to deepen understanding of historical and contemporary human rights issues. The Pray Family Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement supports initiatives that connect students’ academic experiences with impactful community service.

The exhibition and tours are free to the public; however, registration is required. For additional information about Anne Frank: A History for Today or to schedule a tour, contact Michelle Edgar at michelle.edgar@raritanval.edu.

The Institute of Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College is a collaboration with the Jewish Federation of West-Central New Jersey. The exhibition is also supported by the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. To learn more about the Holocaust Institute at RVCC, visit https://www.raritanval.edu/community-resources/holocaust-institute.

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February 20, 2026

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