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Dallas Holocaust Museum Announces Opening Of “Survival In Sarajevo” Gallery Exhibit

Moral lessons from work of photographer, educator Edward Serotta during Bosnian War remain relevant

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance today announced the opening of its “Survival in Sarajevo: La Benevolencija” exhibition June 16 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition covers the history of the Jews in the Balkans from 1492 to 1941 before turning to the Bosnian war of the 1990s and the story of La Benevolencija.

 

The exhibit is based on the book by Edward Serotta, Survival in Sarajevo: Jews, Bosnia, and the Lessons of the Past. “Edward Serotta’s photographs taken 20 years ago during the siege of Sarajevo are just as powerful today,” says Dallas Holocaust Museum President and CEO Mary Pat Higgins. “In a world where sectarian violence continues to rage, the images he captured of Jews, Bosniak Muslims, Croatian Catholics and Orthodox Serbs helping one another survive in their besieged city have tremendous resonance.”

 

The public is invited to a special exhibit opening, reception and talk by Serotta starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 16, at the Museum. There are no admissions fees, but an RSVP is required at Eventbrite. “Survival in Sarajevo: La Benevolencija” runs through September 11.

 

Serotta is Director of Centropa, a non-profit, Jewish historical institute dedicated to preserving 20th-century Jewish family stories and photos from Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, and disseminating these stories and images through films, books and exhibitions.

 

 

 

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DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM/CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND TOLERANCE HOSTS MILLENNIAL MONTH

Museum to host Millennial event series in June, proceeds to benefit Pay-It-Forward July program

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance will begin hosting its Millennial Month starting today. This inaugural event series will offer Millennials the chance to pay as much or as little to enter the Museum starting now and to participate in three Millennials-only Tuesday night events on June 14, 21 and 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

“Millennials are open-minded and engaged, and we want to inspire them as much as they inspire us.  Every Millennial who visits the Museum as part of this program will be able to contribute to give the same opportunity to Dallas area families lacking income for museum visits,” said Museum CEO and President Mary Pat Higgins. “We believe that this month-long program will truly result in sharing the stories of the past with the generations of the future in the spirit of, ‘never again’.”

 

Food and beverages will be served, and docent-led tours will be available to all Millennial guests in attendance. The Museum will also have local music artists as entertainment and will feature partner and sponsor products from several local businesses.  The Elliott and Patty Garsek Charitable Fund is also a sponsor of this program.

 

Any amount the attendees choose to donate will be used for the Museum’s Pay-It-Forward July program. This annual program allows disadvantaged families to pick up free admission vouchers from various non-profit organizations in the area and see the Museum at no cost. To see details on Millennials-Only Museum nights and other events, visit dallasholocaustmuseum.org.

 

 

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Mary Pat Higgins and Jakob Finci Dallas Holocaust Museum CEO and President Mary Pat Higgins and former Ambassador to Switzerland Jakob Finci

 

Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance Hosts Second Upstander Speaker

Former Swiss Ambassador  Jakob Finci gives talk on human rights

 

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum recently presented former Ambassador to Switzerland Jakob Finci, the second Upstander Speaker for 2016 at Temple Shalom. Generously sponsored by The Temple Shalom Brotherhood in honor of Jack Repp, Finci continues to stand up for human rights as President of the Jewish cultural and humanitarian society, La Benevolencija. He is also the current President of the Jewish Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Approximately 100 people attended.

 

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is among the 15 finalists for the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service in the museum category. The Dallas Public Library is one of the 15 finalists in the Library category.

 

“We’re appreciative that IMLS has honored our Museum as a finalist for the 2016 National Medal,” said Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance President and CEO Mary Pat Higgins. “The award celebrates institutions that demonstrate innovative approaches to public service and are making a difference for individuals and families. We strive to change attitudes and behaviors to promote tolerance, acceptance and respect, and are proud to have our work recognized.”

 

IMLS is encouraging community members who have visited the Dallas Holocaust Museum to share their story on the IMLS Facebook page. To Share Your Story and learn more about how these institutions make an impact, please visit www.facebook.com/USIMLS.

 

“The 2016 National Medal finalists make lasting differences in their communities by serving and inspiring the public,” said Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We proudly recognize these museums and libraries for their invaluable work to provide citizens with educational resources, 21st century skills and opportunities for lifelong learning. As key stewards of our nation’s future, we salute the finalists for their excellence in engaging our citizenry and expanding learning of all kinds.”

 

The National Medal winners will be named later this spring, and representatives from winning institutions will travel to Washington, D.C., to be honored at the National Medal award ceremony.

 

To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit www.imls.gov/2016-medals.

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Three infrastructure professionals joined HNTB in Dallas and Plano, Texas. Susan Linsley is senior public involvement representative in Dallas, Rachel Lommen is transportation engineer in Plano, and Scott Ressler moved from McKinney, Texas, to the firm’s Plano office.

“HNTB will benefit from these young professionals’ service in our Dallas and Plano offices,” said Mike Hegarty, PE, HNTB Dallas office leader and vice president. “All three bring a unique array of skills and experience, and will serve as vital assets to HNTB’s clients in the region.”

Susan Linsley leads public involvement efforts for transportation agencies in North Texas. Her responsibilities include public speaking and message development, as well as developing and implementing communication plans and strategies to facilitate public understanding of projects and initiatives.  

She brings nearly a decade of experience that includes strategic communications, community relations and content development. Prior to joining HNTB, Linsley spent several years working in communications and public affairs for The Toll Roads in Orange County, California, and as a freelance writer.

Linsley earned her Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts in communications from California State University, Northridge.

Rachel Lommen has responsibilities that include producing and revising plan sets for projects managed by the transportation design team.

She recently graduated from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and mathematics minor. During her time at the university, she completed coursework that provided academic experience in urban traffic facilities, urban planning for civil engineers and structural concrete design.

Lommen brings knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Matlab and C++ programming, and was a recipient of a Dwight Look College of Engineering academic scholarship at Texas A&M. She was involved in her school’s chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers and Society of Women Engineers.

Scott Ressler served HNTB as a construction engineer and inspector for a highway expansion and reconstruction project on U.S. 75 in McKinney, Texas, until December 2015. During that time, Ressler helped supervise and document various components of construction while working with a team of inspectors and engineers to ensure it was meeting design standards.

In January 2016, he joined HNTB’s Plano office and works on various projects, helping the design team manage and update project plans for submittal to clients as he prepares for the Professional Engineer exam.

Prior to joining HNTB, Ressler served as a materials testing technician for a Texas engineering firm. He earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Purdue University.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construction contractors. With more than a century of service in the United States and nearly 60 years in Texas, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to clients from seven office locations, currently employing approximately 385 full-time professionals in the state. HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.

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DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW BOARD APPOINTEES

Board looks toward building permanent museum and education center

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance has announced seven new appointees to its Board of Directors. The Museum’s mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred and indifference.

 

“We’re very pleased to welcome these individuals to our board and look forward to their keen leadership and insights into the ongoing development of our museum,” said Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance President and CEO Mary Pat Higgins. “Their credentials and experiences will be invaluable as we work toward building a new, larger facility.”

 

The appointees are:

 

  • David B. Ackerman is the Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer at Ackerman Capital Management L.P., an investment advisory firm. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Past-President of the CFA Institute of Dallas-Fort Worth. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a member of the Financial Planning Association. (No photo available)

 

  • Beth Bull is the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Communities Foundation of Texas, one of the largest community foundations in the nation. In 2013, she was named Nonprofit CFO of the Year by the Dallas Business Journal. Prior to joining CFT, she had a 26-year career with Texas Instruments, the last six years as Treasurer. 

 

  • Mike Cohen is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Kelli's Gift Shop Suppliers, the nation's largest wholesaler to hospital gift shops. Prior to his start-up career, he was a Financial Analyst at Sun Oil Company. Kelli's Gift Shop Suppliers is a true family business with Mike and his spouse Lori serving as Co-CEOs and son Justin as President.

 

  • Janiece Evans-Page is the Head of Global Giving and the Fossil Foundation at Fossil Group. She joined Fossil in 2013 to lead this newly developed position and organization within the company. Prior to Fossil, she led Community Engagement at AT&T. During her 22-year career at Hewlett-Packard in Silicon Valley, she was one of the first African American females to lead a business unit.

 

  • Brendan Miniter is the Founder of Idea Management, LLC, a boutique consulting firm. He began his career as a journalist and eventually became a writer and editor at The Wall Street Journal. He moved to Dallas in 2011 and led the team that designed the permanent exhibit of the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.

 

  • Thear Suzuki is the Advisory Managing Partner for the Southwest Region at Ernst & Young LLP. EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. Thear has 20 years experience leading technology transformation programs and providing consulting services to Fortune 500 companies across a range of industries.

 

  • Michele Valdez is a community volunteer and former humor columnist for Preston Hollow People. She was a vice president at American Eagle Airlines where she managed human resources and served as chief negotiator in union negotiations. She was also an attorney with American Airlines.

 

 

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Dallas Holocaust Museum Presents “Anne Frank – A History for Today” International Exhibit

Story about Holocaust victim presents broad point of view on human rights, Nazis and World War II

 

DALLAS – January 6, 2016 – The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is presenting “Anne Frank – A History for Today” January 9 through May 31, 2016. Anne Frank’s popular diary gives insight into her thoughts and her family, and the exhibit examines world events that shaped her life, including the Nazi expansion throughout Europe and World War II.

 

At 15-years-old and one of more than a million murdered Jewish children, Anne Frank is one of the most discussed victims of the Holocaust. Her memoir, The Diary of a Young Girl which documents her life in hiding for 25 months during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II, is one of the world’s most widely known books after the Bible. The basis for several plays and films, the diary has been translated into 67 languages with more than 30 million copies sold.

 

“Anne Frank’s story is especially meaningful to young people. She’s often their first, if not their only exposure to the Holocaust. Her bravery and legacy live on and she’s regularly cited as a role model for today,” says Mary Pat Higgins, the Museum’s President and CEO. “This exhibit will give visitors insight into the Frank’s personal struggle and the world events that forced them into hiding. It challenges us to think about democracy, courage and tolerance in the face of adversity.”

 

There are many related activities during “Anne Frank – A History for Today,” including:

  • Educator Preview Night: Tuesday, January 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. – RSVP to cdecoster@DallasHolocaustMuseum.org
  • Exhibit Opening Reception and Talk: Thursday, January 14, 5:30 p.m. – Hilary Eddy Stipelman, Director of Outreach and Exhibitions, Anne Frank Center USA, and Dr. Charlotte Decoster, who is on staff at the Museum, will speak at 6:30 p.m.
  • Spring Break Events: March 7 through 25 – Explore and learn with family-friendly activities throughout Spring Break
  • “Conversations with Anne” Live Theater Performances: March 18 and 19 – Two performances each day at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. This one-act solo show is taken directly from Anne’s diary and gives the audience an interactive look at Anne's experience of her time in hiding.

 

Sponsors of “Anne Frank – A History for Today” are Clampitt Paper, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and The Catholic Foundation. “Anne Frank: A History for Today” was developed by the Anne Frank House and is sponsored in North America by the Anne Frank Center USA.

 

For information and tickets, call (214) 741-7500 or email info@dallasholocaustmuseum.org.

 

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ABOUT THE DALLAS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM/CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND TOLERANCE

The Dallas Holocaust Museum's mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred and indifference. The Museum’s education programs have had a profound effect on people of all ages. In 2015, about 70,000 visitors have toured the Museum and many have written, emailed or posted notes that their lives have been transformed by the experience. Through its exhibits and programs, visitors learn about the discrimination, deep-rooted hatred and the attempted annihilation of the Jews and the systematic persecution of others. The Museum is located at 211 N. Record Street, Dallas, Texas 75202. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit dallasholocaustmuseum.org or call (214) 741-7500.

 

CONTACT

Randy E. Pruett | rpruett@piercom.com | (214) 217-7300

Emily Chandler | echandler@piercom.com | (214) 217-7300

Paula Nourse | pnourse@dallasholocaustmuseum.org | (214) 741-7500

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Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance Receives $25,000 Grant From the Dallas Mavericks Foundation

Funds prepare educators, offset admission and transportation for about 3,300 Dallas students

 

 The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance has received a $25,000 grant from the Dallas Mavericks Foundation to offset admission and transportation for approximately 3,300 Dallas Independent School District (DISD) students in the coming year. During their visit to the Museum, students will receive guided tours of the exhibits and watch video testimony of survivors in the Museum’s theater. In addition, when available, a local Holocaust survivor or refugee will speak to the students about his or her experiences.

 

“This generous grant allows us to support both students and teachers as they learn about the Holocaust and human rights.  It also assists us in providing additional materials and guidance in discussing genocide in the classroom, when requested,” says Mary Pat Higgins, the Museum’s President and CEO. “Our education department includes two Museum educators with PhDs; Sara Abosch an expert in modern Jewish history, and Charlotte Decoster, with expertise on Children and the Holocaust.”

 

Established in October 1996, the Dallas Mavericks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball team. The Foundation is dedicated to using its unique platform to build a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families who need financial support, advocacy and service.

 

As part of the DISD partnership, the Museum staff offers teacher workshops to ensure educators have an understanding of the history of the Holocaust and human rights. Because many educators have had limited formal Holocaust or human rights training, these workshops can help teachers prepare their students and create appropriate classroom activities to complement their visits.

 

 

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Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance’s Issues Statement on the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Museum urges public figures and citizens to avoid condemning refugees as a group

 

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance has issued the following statement on the Syrian refugee crisis: 

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum remembers a time when the United States and other countries denied Jews seeking refuge from the Nazis.  While recognizing different circumstances, we are concerned with the current refugee crisis created by the Assad regime in Syria, as well as ISIS actions in the Middle East.

 

Like the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, we call on public figures and citizens to avoid condemning today’s refugees as a group. It is important to remember that many Syrians are fleeing because they are targeted by the Assad regime and ISIS for persecution and in some cases elimination.

 

The ongoing refugee crisis requires us to balance the security of U.S. citizens with the expectations of refugees, asylum seekers and economic migrants who should be treated with compassion and respect as they seek refuge in Europe and the United States.

 

The Dallas Holocaust Museum's mission is to teach the history of the Holocaust and advance human rights to combat prejudice, hatred and indifference.  With this in mind, we also call upon all to exercise civility and restraint in the public conversations surrounding current events.

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CONTACT

Randy E. Pruett | rpruett@piercom.com | (214) 217-7300

Emily Chandler | echandler@piercom.com | (214) 217-7300

Paula Nourse | pnourse@dallasholocaustmuseum.org | (214) 741-7500

 

 

Dallas Holocaust Museum Hope for Humanity Award to Honor Mayor Mike Rawlings

Annual Fundraising Dinner Recognizes Those Who Are a Testament to the Museum’s Mission of Tolerance

 

DALLAS – November 20, 2015 – The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is honoring Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at its annual Hope for Humanity Awards Dinner Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Dallas. A member of the community who supports the Museum’s mission of education and tolerance is recognized each year.

 

Elected in June 2011, Mayor Rawlings is diligently working to improve the quality of life in the Dallas. He has introduced a development plan for southern Dallas, taken a hands-on approach to improving education, created strategies for growing the arts and served as a catalyst for economic investment, job creation and public-private partnerships.

 

“Mayor Rawlings’ leadership has led to success in curbing domestic violence, bullying and poverty. His support of the LGBT community and the development and growth of South Dallas speaks volumes about his commitment to diversity, equity and justice,” says Mary Pat Higgins, the Museum’s President and CEO.”

 

Hope for Humanity Awards Dinner Chairs are the Honorable Florence and Howard Shapiro and Abby and Todd Williams. Honorary Chairs are CIC Partners/Dee Ann and Marshall Payne; Jill and Michael Dardick; Sally and Thomas Dunning; Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt; Jennifer and Thomas Karol; The Honorable Ron Kirk and Matrice Ellis-Kirk; Laura and Tom Leppert; Debra and Clint McDonnough; Sammye and Mike A. Myers; Barbara and Stan Rabin; Nicole and Justin Small; Marianne and Roger Staubach; and Senator Royce West and Mrs. Carol West.

 

Major sponsors for this prestigious event are:

  • Defender of Honor: Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt
  • Teacher of Tolerance: Barbara and Stan Rabin
  • Upstander: CIC Partners; Renee and Hill A. Feinberg; Lisa and Neil Goldberg/Sherry and Kenny Goldberg Families
  • Humanitarian: ALON USA, Ruth and Ken Altshuler; Joe and Marshall Funk Families; Glazer's/Beverage and Reception Sponsor; Alice and Jim Skinner; Nicole and Justin Small; Waldman Bros

 

The Hope for Humanity Awards Dinner is the primary annual fundraising event of the Museum. Proceeds from the dinner fund the Museum’s exhibits, student programs, educator conferences and other community service events. The cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Complimentary valet is available upon arrival. For information about tickets and sponsorships, call (469) 399-5202 or email Events@DallasHolocaustMuseum.org.

 

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About the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance

The Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance is committed to teaching the moral and ethical response to prejudice, hatred and indifference for the benefit of all humanity. The Museum’s education programs have had a profound effect on people of all ages. In 2014, 65,031 visitors toured the Museum and many wrote, emailed or posted notes that their lives had been transformed by the experience. Through its exhibits and programs, they learn about the humiliating discrimination, deep-rooted hatred and the near annihilation of the Jewish people and the systematic enslavement of others. The Museum is located at 211 N. Record Street, Dallas, Texas 75202. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit dallasholocaustmuseum.org or call (214) 741-7500.