2022 Upstander Institute: The Power of Testimony (Human & Civil Rights History)

Join a community of history lovers in the 2022 Upstander Institute: The Power of Testimony. In this week-long program, participants will uncover the past and realize the importance of testimony in shaping our understanding of history. Participants will meet expert historians and educators, follow along on specialized tours, join behind-the-scenes Museum activities, and attend private survivor presentations. Each week will culminate in a final project in which participants will conduct high-level research and present their findings. All programs are offered in-person at the museum or virtually.

Holocaust and Genocide Studies: June 20-24, 2022
Human and Civil Rights History: July 11-15, 2022

To view a tentative schedule, click here.

To apply
Students (ages 11-18) must apply to the Upstander Institute via a short application. Applicants will be notified of the decision on a rolling basis. Apply here.

Price
$75 per student. Scholarships available. See application for details.

What is included?

• Live and guided exhibition tours
• Upstander Institute resource and project packet
• Live survivor presentations and meetings
• Behind-the-scenes museum activities
• Live meetings with leading research organizations
• Museum Educator support and guidance
• Certificate of Completion

Partners
The Upstander Institute is presented in cooperation with the USC Shoah Foundation