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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.
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!
Contact Us:
Email us: wolpow.institute@wwu.edu
Call us: 360-650-7737
Or visit us in: Wilson Library - Room 571/572!
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Washington State Supreme Court Justices Visit, February 19 2025
“Testimonies of Flight, Afterlives of Refuge”, presented by Tabea Alexa Linhard, April 18 2024