The Holocaust Genocide Studies Project at Monroe Community College will host Hubert G. Locke, co-founder of the annual Scholars Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches, at four lectures throughout Greater Rochester on April 19 and 20, 2004. The series will commemorate Yom HaShoah, the International Day of Remembrance for Holocaust victims, and is designed to bring together people from all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
A frequent speaker at Yom HaShoah observances, Locke has devoted over three decades to studying and writing about the Holocaust, race, criminal justice, religion and public policy. He is professor emeritus/dean emeritus and Marguerite Corbally Professor of Public Service of the Daniel J. Evans School of College and Community Relations at the University of Michigan. Locke is the author of a number of books and articles on topics related to the Holocaust and the German Third Reich, including Exile in the Fatherland: The Prison Letters of Martin Niemoller and Learning from History: An African-American’s Perspective on the Holocaust. His most recent book is Searching for God in Godforsaken Times and Places: Reflection on the Holocaust, Racism, and Death.
Unless otherwise noted, the following events are free and open to the public:
"An African-American Perspective on the Lessons of the Holocaust"
Monday, April 19, 2004 at noon
Monroe Community College’s Damon City Campus, Room 4-151
228 Main Street, Rochester
Parking available at the St. Joseph’s Garage.
Co-hosted by the Damon City Campus and the Holocaust Genocide Studies Project.
"Searching for God in Godforsaken Times and Places: Reflections on the Holocaust, Racism, and Death"
Monday, April 19, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, The Geneva Room
629 South Main Street, Geneva
Call Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski, Ph.D. at 315.781.3369 for more information.
Hosted by the Religious Studies Department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
"The Holocaust and the Crisis of the Christian Conscience"
[reservations required by calling Valerie Keller at 292.3321 by April 9; vegetarian lunch will be served, $10/person]
Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at noon
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Strong Hall/Refectory
1100 South Goodman Street, Rochester
Co-sponsored by the Commission on Christian Jewish Relations (Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester and Greater Rochester Community of Churches), the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, the Center for Holocaust Awareness and Information (CHAI) and the Holocaust Genocide Studies Project.
"Where was God during the Holocaust?"
MCC’s 13th annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
MCC Theatre (Building 4)
1000 East Henrietta, Road, Rochester
Parking available in Lot F.
Hosted by the Holocaust Genocide Studies Project.
For more information, please contact Valerie Keller at 292.3321.
Rosanna Condello
College and Community Relations
03/29/2004 |