Academic journal: VR film 'Lala' an effective teaching tool for kids

Tue, 05/15/2018 - 3:22pm
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A newly published article in the peer-reviewed journal Social Education focuses on the potential of virtual reality in the classroom, and highlights USC Shoah Foundation’s virtual reality film 'Lala.' The 6-minute film centers on Holocaust survivor Roman Kent, who shares the story of his time in Nazi-occupied Poland alongside his beloved dog Lala.

Memorials, Government Visits and Nature Trips on Second Half of Problems Without Passports Rwanda

Tue, 07/08/2014 - 5:00pm
The Problems Without Passports trip to Rwanda ends today after a busy second week that included visits to some of Rwanda’s most stunning nature sites and opportunities for the students to meet politicians and international representatives.

Problems Without Passports Concludes USC Session Before Heading to Rwanda

Thu, 06/19/2014 - 5:00pm
After completing an intense two-week introductory session at the University of Southern California, seven students and two professors are ready to begin this summer’s Problems Without Passports trip to Rwanda.

UNESCO Exhibit “Journeys Through the Holocaust” Viewable on USC Shoah Foundation Website

Wed, 01/29/2014 - 4:29pm
You don’t have to be in Paris to view UNESCO’s “Journeys Through the Holocaust” exhibit, curated by USC Shoah Foundation associate director of education – evaluation and scholarship Dr. Amy M Carnes. The entire exhibit is posted – in English and French – right here on the USC Shoah Foundation website.

Problems Without Passports Returning to Rwanda Summer 2014

Tue, 01/21/2014 - 3:51pm

University of Southern California students will study post-genocide reconstruction this summer on the second annual Problems Without Passports trip to Rwanda. The course is led by USC Shoah Foundation's Dan Leshem and Amy Carnes.

USC Shoah Foundation Testimony Exhibit On Display at UNESCO Headquarters

Mon, 01/13/2014 - 4:18pm
A five-part exhibit of testimony from USC Shoah Foundation’s Visual History Archive will be on display at world UNESCO headquarters in Paris to commemorate International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust on Jan. 27.

Problems Without Passports - Rwanda

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:41am

Dr. Dan Leshem and Dr. Amy Carnes of USC Shoah Foundation will be leading a course to Rwanda this summer that will allow USC students to study post-genocide reconstruction.  The course, Rebuilding Rwanda: Memory, Testimony, and Living Together after Genocide, was developed in conjunction with Dr.

How will you spend your summer vacation? USC students invited to join us in Rwanda!

Thu, 03/07/2013 - 12:50pm

The USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education is now accepting applications for a summer course that will allow USC students to study post-genocide conflict resolution in Rwanda.

"Rebuilding Rwanda:  Memory, Testimony, and Living Together after Genocide" (IR-318, Conflict Resolution and Peace Research) will provide a practicum for students to consider the complex task that societies face in the aftermath of genocide.

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