Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies is an interdisciplinary academic center committed to advancing research, education and public programming in the fields of Holocaust education, comparative genocide, conflict studies and human rights. Its academic, professional development and public programs aim to educate and empower students, teachers and the community to combat racism, prejudice, ethnic hatred and abuse of authority—the root causes of mass violence and atrocities.

A group of students in front of a van in Rwanda

Events

News

Mar 11

CHGS Director and historian, Chris Mauriello, Featured Historian for the Performance of "The Battle Not Begun"
Feb 28

Professor Christopher Mauriello Speaks About the Genocide Literature Acquisition at the Frederick E. Berry Library
Dec 31

Salem State Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Center for Arts host ‘Beyond Duty’ Exhibit

Education

Annual Rwanda Study and Travel Course

Since 2014, with the support of the Cummings Foundation, the CHGS has taken Salem State students to Rwanda and the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village to study the history, culture and contemporary life and challenges of Rwanda.
International Study and Travel Course

Each summer, the CHGS organizes a study and travel course to international sites of genocide and mass atrocities for students and professional educators. Students visit museums and historical sites, learn from local academic experts, and share ideas about curriculum and teaching.
Teacher Workshops and Seminars

The CHGS holds a number of curriculum and educator workshops and seminars each year that prepare teachers to engage students on difficult topics including teaching the Holocaust, civil rights, Native American history and LGBTQ history.
Sonia Schreiber Weitz Lecture Series and Public Events

The Sonia Schreiber Weitz Lecture series, Research Conversations series and public events bring international, national and local scholars and public figures to engage our audiences on issues in comparative genocide, human rights and combatting ignorance, racism and prejudice in our world.

The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies has hosted several virtual events to continue hosting compelling speakers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click a program title to watch the recording online.

January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Healthcare Disparities: Contemporary Perspective, Historical Context featuring Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Professor Samuel Roberts

February 24, 2021
Picturing Hidden Stories: A Visual Artist’s Approach to Excavating the Neglected Past featuring Renee Billingslea

March 9, 2021
Running and Hiding from the Nazis featuring Dr. Miriam Kassenoff, Holocaust survivor and educator

April 6, 2021
Yom HaShoah Commemoration of the Holocaust

November 3, 2021
Toward Climate Justice: Centering Wabanaki Tribal Nations in Adaptation to Climate Change. Featuring Professors Darren Ranco and Steven Silvern.

CHGS is generously supported by the Cummings Foundation and Combined Jewish Philanthropy.

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