Reading of the Names Vigil
Day
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time
Reading of the Names: Noon
Vigil: 8:00 PM
Location
Pit
Description
Come hear (or participate!) in this annual reading of the names of victims of the Holocaust read for 24 continuous hours. (See below for more information on the Reading of the Names)
While Holocaust victims names are read a vigil will take place to honor victims of all genocides.
What is the Reading of the Names?
The Reading of the Names is the cornerstone of Holocaust Remembrance Week. It is an annual event that takes place among University and community organizations across the country. The Reading of the Names consists of a 24-hour vigil during which the names of Holocaust victims are read continuously. It serves to emphasize on a personal level the horror of this genocide by paying homage and remembrance to those individuals who lost their lives in the Holocaust and later became simply a nameless one of the millions.
This year marks the 11th annual Reading of the Names at UNC. It began on our campus in 1997 when Mike Scheinberg, Program Director at NC Hillel, approached Alan Stevens, Critical Issues Chair at CUAB, to discuss ways to fill the void in Holocaust programming on this campus. The vigil was chosen as a means of uniting the community in remembrance and awareness of the Holocaust. Each year coordinators have striven to incorporate a diverse cross-section of participants, including students, faculty, University administrators, and community members.
How can I sign-up for the Reading of the Names?
You can sign up to participate in the Reading of the Names online until Wednesday, April 9th. Sign up online.