Florida SouthWestern State College commemorates Kristallnacht with survivor talk and educational panels
Florida SouthWestern State College will host a series of educational events in observance of Kristallnacht, as part of the Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust Memorial Events. The commemorations will take place on Monday, Nov. 10, at FSW’s Lee Campus, Room U-102, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers.
The day-long event invites students, faculty and community members to reflect on the tragic events of Kristallnacht (“The Night of Broken Glass”), a turning point in history marking the beginning of the Holocaust. A series of presentations and discussions will explore the psychological, historical, and cultural dimensions of this dark chapter in human history.
Event schedule:
• “Kristallnacht: An Overview” presented by Dr. Mark Herman – 1:30 p.m.
• Survivor Talk and Live Q&A with Steen Metz – 3 p.m. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to hear directly from Metz, a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor, during a YouTube Live session streamed to a live watch party in U-102. Metz will share his personal testimony and take audience questions in real time — a profoundly meaningful chance to engage with living history.
• “Kristallnacht: The Legalization of Hate.” presented by Sandi Towers and the Legal Studies Club & Debate – 4:30 p.m.
• “Beyond Borders: The Impact of Nazi Propaganda and Expansion before Kristallnacht” presented by Cody Rademacher, Curator of the Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center – 6 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend any or all the sessions in person at the Lee Campus, Room U-102. Those unable to attend in person can join the YouTube Live session and participate virtually through FSW’s Holocaust Memorial Events website.
For more information, visit www.fsw.edu.