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Ray Wolpow Institute

Welcome to The Ray Wolpow Institute for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity (RWI) at Western Washington University!

The RWI is a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations (AHO) and the National Higher Education Leadership Consortium of Directors of Centers in Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Studies.

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Noémi Ban Lecture Series

Local Holocaust survivor Noémi Ban was an award-winning educator and public speaker. A beloved member of the Western community, the institute's online memorial lecture series honors Noémi's legacy by bringing renowned scholars to virtual audiences to share their insights on Holocaust and Genocide Education.

Learn more about previous lectures via the lecture series page, and stay tuned for more!

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Holocaust and Genocide Minor
Human Rights Minor
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Washington State Supreme Court Justices Visit, February 19 2025

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Cross-Border Regional Institute, “Witness: Mediating Holocaust Testimony in the Arts”, Bellingham, Washington April 17-19, 2024

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“Testimonies of Flight, Afterlives of Refuge”, presented by Tabea Alexa Linhard, April 18 2024

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“Kiss the Red Stairs: The Holocaust Once Removed” by Marsha Lederman at Congregation Beth Israel Nov. 12 2023

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Hidden Silence lecture, with PowerPoint on screen and audience