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Gratz College Launches America’s First Master’s Degree in Antisemitism Studies
PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Gratz College is launching the first Master of Arts degree program in Antisemitism Studies in the United States in Fall 2024. This ground-breaking program will help fill the vacuum of knowledge about antisemitism across Jewish, non-Jewish, and governmental organizations responsible for generating policy to combat prejudice at a time of unprecedented Jew hatred.
It will:
• Provide an academic home for those seeking to develop both a deep theoretical and practical understanding of antisemitism;
• Help generate new and impactful research on the factors that contribute to growing antisemitism and test interventions that can successfully combat it; and
• Arm educators and practitioners with the most effective antisemitism pedagogy and programming.
Through degree concentrations in teaching, advocacy and research, graduates of this program will be uniquely qualified for prominent careers in education, think tanks, government relations, public policy, and community organizations (Jewish and non-Jewish).
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is eager to see this program take shape:
“We’re seeing a dangerous rise in antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry across our country – and it’s more important than ever that Pennsylvanians be equipped with a thorough knowledge of our shared history and the skills to discern fact from fiction. Gratz College is already renowned for its Holocaust and Genocide Studies programs, and I am encouraged the College is expanding upon that work with a new Master’s degree in Antisemitism Studies. I wish the faculty, staff, and especially the inaugural class of Antisemitism Studies students, great success in their work.”
The program is directed by Dr. Ayal Feinberg, antisemitism studies expert and Director of the Center for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights at Gratz College. The program boasts a distinguished interdisciplinary faculty from academia and leading public advocacy organizations. Despite its infancy, the degree has been endorsed by nearly one hundred scholars and public policy experts from around the world. Professor of Political Science at Kalamazoo College R. Amy Elman asserts, “With an emphasis on operationalizing knowledge, informed teaching and ethical advocacy, Gratz’s innovative graduate program fulfills a deep need in countering antisemitism.”
Gratz’s Antisemitism Studies program is also establishing ground-breaking partnerships with the world’s most prominent Jewish organizations and programs to combat antisemitism in the classroom, on campus, and in professional workspaces. In the first such partnership, Gratz and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History have joined forces to launch the National Education Fellowship on Antisemitism. The aim of this fellowship is to generate and assess paradigm-shifting middle and high school curriculum to reduce Jew-hatred and prejudice more broadly.
As an early adopter of online education, a 128-year history of Jewish learning, and home to the world’s largest graduate program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Gratz is uniquely qualified to take on this necessary and overdue program.
On March 4, 2024, the master’s degree program will kick-off with a series of public lectures, including by scholars serving as affiliate faculty for the program. On April 2, 2024, Dr. Avinoam Patt, inaugural director of NYU’s Center for Study of Antisemitism and the Maurice Greenberg Professor of Holocaust Studies, will deliver a keynote lecture, titled, "Awake My People": Jewish Responses to Antisemitism in the Modern Period.” Additional talks will take place before the program officially begins in August.
Prospective students eager to start may apply now and take courses as early as March 2024 with electives in Antisemitism Studies already developed as a preview to the program.
Gratz College is grateful to the Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation for generously supporting the launch of the Antisemitism Studies program. Jay Myers, Board Chair, shared: “The Isidore and Penny Myers Foundation, a family foundation guided by Jewish American values, sees great worth in educating future generations about the roots of Antisemitism, and by doing so, working to combat it. This degree program will create scholars who can devote their talent to meet this challenge. Our Foundation is proud to support this work and by so doing, meet our obligation to help repair the world.”
Contact: lcohen@gratz.edu for more information.
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Kangaroof by UHSC Proudly Sponsors Modesto Nuts’ Future Stars Program in Partnership With the Seattle Mariners’ Affiliate
SACRAMENTO, Calif., September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Local roofing company Kangaroof by UHSC is elated to be a part of the final home game of the season in its collaboration with the Modesto Nuts baseball team, a minor league affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, in sponsoring youth baseball teams through the "Modesto Nuts Future Stars" program.
The program provides a memorable opportunity for young players to immerse themselves in a professional baseball atmosphere. Selected teams get the unique experience of stepping onto a professional baseball field. These budding baseball enthusiasts join the Modesto Nuts players on the field, becoming an integral part of the game introductions and getting a firsthand feel of the big-league environment.
"We are honored to be a part of this incredible initiative. We love any opportunity to contribute to the community and put our core values as a company into action," said Jon Jochims, representative from Kangaroof by UHSC. "This is more than just sponsorship; it's an opportunity to invest in the dreams and aspirations of the next generation. Watching their faces light up as they step onto that field - there's nothing quite like it."
As the 2023 baseball season approaches the final home game on the 17th of September, both the players and the sponsors are gearing up for an unforgettable and exciting night. The Modesto Nuts have had an amazing season including a 16-game winning streak to earn their first trip to the postseason in six years. With two come from behind wins against the San Jose Giants this week, the Nuts' secured their place in the CAL Championship Series where they will battle it out with the soon-to-be-determined Southern California Champion to see who owns the bragging rights of being the best team in their league for the 2023 Season.
The excitement doesn't end with the final pitch of the season for the two organizations. Kangaroof by UHSC has already pledged its commitment to the 2024 season. This continuation showcases the company's dedication to giving back to the community and ensuring that budding athletes receive experiences that could shape their futures. Along with the Modesto Nuts' Management, the planning will begin so together the organizations can reach more young athletes in the community in the 2024 season and beyond.
"The Modesto Nuts Future Stars program is about offering local kids a glimpse into the world of professional baseball," said Corey Gales, the Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Modesto Nuts. "With partners like Kangaroof, we can continue to offer these unforgettable experiences and hopefully inspire the next generation of baseball stars and athletes from all sports to excel towards their passion for the game."
The game time for this Sunday, September 17th, is at 5:05 p.m. Both the Modesto Nuts and Kangaroof by UHSC invite you to come and enjoy the fun, family and postseason excitement at John Thurman Field in Modesto, CA.
For more information about the Modesto Nuts Future Stars program or Kangaroof's community initiatives, please contact:
Kangaroof: Tracy Smith - General Manager of Kangaroof by UHSC
Phone: 209-498-5110
Email: hoptoit@kangaroof.co
Modesto Nuts: Tim Quitadamo - Director of Marketing and Broadcasting
Email: tquitadamo@modestonuts.com
Phone: 209-572-4487 x101
About Kangaroof by UHSC:
Kangaroof by UHSC is a service-driven local roofing company that understands the responsibility of being trusted with protecting someone's home. They believe that, as a company, it is not enough to only work in the community, but it is necessary to make investments into the community to help make it better now and for the future.
About the Modesto Nuts:
The Modesto Nuts are the Class A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. They are committed to being a beacon in their community while showcasing young talent that passes through their organization on the way to the Major League. Under the leadership of General Manager Veronica Hernandez, the organization has become the go-to outing for local family fun in Modesto.
Contact Information:Tracy Smith
Kangaroof - General Manager
hoptoit@kangaroof.co
209-498-5110
Tim Quitadamo
Modesto Nuts - Director of Marketing and Broadcasting
tquitadamo@modestonuts.com
209-572-4487 ex101
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Trace Minerals Launches ‘Trace Gives Back’ Program; Completes First Service Trip
OGDEN, Utah, September 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Trace Minerals, America's number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium, and performance nutrition brand according to SPINS® and the leading provider of trace mineral-based supplements for over 50 years, today announced the official launch of its "Trace Gives Back" program. Through this initiative, Trace Minerals is taking its commitment to improving people's health and wellbeing one step further by giving back to communities in need.
To kick off the program, Matt Kilts, co-owner and CEO of Trace Minerals, and Steve Reeves, president of Trace International, traveled to Matabeleland, a region in Zimbabwe, for a service trip. During this two-week period, Kilts and Reeves helped with multiple humanitarian projects. Their primary focus was to provide residents with access to clean water by obtaining a water well drill rig and helping set up access to this new water source. Aligned with Trace Minerals' mission to remineralize the world, Kilts and Reeves also supplied residents with bottles of ConcenTrace®.
Additionally, the team donated clothing and shoes and assisted at an elementary school, where they:
- Helped install a new playground set and solar roofing
- Initiated a monthly teacher allowance to supplement salaries
- Donated a motorcycle to a teacher in need of transportation
- Began a student endowment fund
"I want to thank our fearless leader, Matt Kilts, for making it possible to give back to the Matabeleland community so generously. An incredible start to our new 'Trace Gives Back' program, we were truly humbled by this experience," said Reeves. "I look forward to participating in additional initiatives as we strive to make a positive impact on people around the world."
This volunteer trip marks the first of many "Trace Gives Back" initiatives. The team plans to continue setting up water wells, improving access to education and promoting healthy lifestyles and remineralization.
For more information on Trace Minerals, visit https://www.traceminerals.com/.
About Trace Minerals
For more than 50 years, Trace Minerals has been committed to helping people remineralize their bodies, achieving and maintaining the ideal level of trace minerals that is just right for them to live better every single day. Trace Minerals is America's number one selling trace mineral, liquid magnesium, and performance nutrition brand according to SPINS® and is the exclusive provider of ConcenTrace® Trace Mineral Drops, a concentrated seawater complex that contains a precisely proportioned, full spectrum of trace minerals and elements.
ConcenTrace is the basis for all products in the company's branded line, which is backed by a "Feel the Difference or Your Money Back" guarantee. Trace Minerals has been GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-certified since 2004, is a registered member of the Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance, and is certified by UL® Registrar LLC under the standard ANSI 455-2 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for Dietary Supplements.
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