Balazs Bokor, Consul General of the Republic of Hungary in Los Angeles, visits USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Upon the invitation of Stephen D. Smith, Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, Balazs Bokor, Consul General of the Republic of Hungary in Los Angeles, paid a visit to the Institute on June 15. Dr. Smith introduced the Consul General to the Institute’s work, and in particular, discussed the international educational work the Institute conducts with partners across Europe and within Hungary.

Balázs Bokor, Consul General of the Republic of Hungary in Los Angeles, visits USC Shoah Foundation Institute, June 15, 2011

Upon the invitation of Stephen D. Smith, Executive Director of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, Balázs Bokor, Consul General of the Republic of Hungary in Los Angeles, paid a visit to the Institute on June 15, 2011.  Dr. Smith introduced the Consul General to the Institute’s work and, in particular, discussed the international educational work the Institute conducts with partners across Europe and within Hungary.

Album posted on:  June 23, 2011

 

Institute's Dr. Dan Leshem to speak at seminar in Lithuania

Dr. Dan Leshem, Associate Director for Academic Outreach and Research, is representing the Institute at a seminar in Lithuania on "Training teacher-trainers: European Holocaust History, Human Rights, and Tolerance Today".

A Photo Essay: Ambassadors for Humanity 2011 Gala

On Monday, May 9, Steven Spielberg, Founder of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, presented Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts with its highest honor, the Ambassador for Humanity award. Roberts was recognized for his visionary leadership and philanthropic work in education and technology. Jon Bon Jovi was special musical guest. This is a photo essay of the event, which took place in Roberts' hometown of Philadelphia.

Photos by Jeremy Messler Photography LLC

Brian L. Roberts Receives Ambassador for Humanity Award

On Monday, May 9, 2011, the USC Shoah Foundation Institute presented Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts with its highest honor, the Ambassador for Humanity award. Roberts was recognized for his visionary leadership and philanthropic work in education and technology.

USC Shoah Foundation Institute's Executive Director to address CA State Assembly

More than 40 survivors, veterans and their guests from throughout California are expected to attend to share stories of survival and memorialize those who lost their lives. Smith will discuss the importance of the preservation of the testimonies of those whose lives were touched by the Holocaust.

Comcast and the Institute Launch “Days of Remembrance” Series Featuring Award-Winning Documentary Films

The ten documentary films feature firsthand accounts from individual survivors and witnesses of their personal experiences during the Holocaust, and are all presented by the USC Shoah Foundation Institute. This is the first time these films will be offered as a complete package to a U.S. television audience.
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