Humanities Events
Upcoming Events:
- Mar 2
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Mar
5
A Credit to the Nation: European Jewish Immigrant Bankers and American Finance – A Talk with Prof. Rebecca Kobrin
Time: 7:00pmWhat happens when we place commerce at the center of American Jewish immigration history?
- Mar 18
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Apr
20
The Archive Thief: The Man Who Salvaged French Jewish History in the Wake of the Holocaust – A Book Talk with Professor Lisa Leff
Time: 6:30pmWhy did renowned Jewish historian Zosa Szajkowski steal tens of thousands of archival documents from France—and why did libraries in the U.S. and Israel accept them? In this gripping talk based on her award-winning book The Archive Thief, Prof. Lisa Leff uncovers the complex story of a scholar whose illicit actions helped preserve a vital Jewish past. Through Szajkowski’s life, Leff explores urgent questions of memory, ownership, and the legacy of Holocaust-era archives.
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Mar
3
BLKNWS: TERMS & CONDITIONS Film Screening
Time: 7:00pmPlease join Global Black Studies for a film screening of BLKNWS:TERMS & CONDITIONS a genre-bending documentary adapted from Director Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation. Post film discussion to follow.
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Mar
9
Grassroots Asian Power
Time: 7:00pmPlease join us for dinner and a conversation with Fahd Ahmed, executive director of DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving).
- Apr 15
