Genocide Fellows Program

Hofstra University's Genocide Fellows Program is a unique initiative, led by Hofstra Hillel and the University's Office of Multicultural Affairs & International Student Programs, which gives students the opportunity to engage in an academic, yearlong educational program about the historical and current day issues of genocide in our global society.  The program's two main objectives are to: (1) create a community of individuals who are understanding of one another's different beliefs and backgrounds and (2) create a cadre of knowledgeable, articulate students who are uniquely positioned to fight bias and hate.

Through weekly sessions, the Fellows will have the opportunity to explore the history of genocide and examine specific case studies. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in site visits and meet with high-level professionals and volunteers at places such as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC and in New York City.

After a semester of studying genocide, the Fellows will create opportunities to share their new knowledge with their peers.  These programs will take multiple forms including speakers, multimedia presentations and thought-provoking discussions. Through these programs, the Fellows will explore issues of diversity, tolerance, and bias in both the Hofstra and global community.

We are not accpeting application at this time for the program.
Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available in late April 2010.

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2009-2010 Genocide Fellows

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This program would not be possible without the cooperation of
Beth Lilach and Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.