November 8, 2011WVU Erikson Alumni Center

Morgantown, W.Va..

The Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education presents:

This program is presented by: The Center for Democracy and Citizenship EducationRobert A. Waterson, Director

“In essence, social studies promote knowledge of and involvement in civic affairs. And because civic issues such as health care, crime, and foreign policy are multidisciplinary in nature, understanding these issues and developing resolutions to them require multidisciplinary education. These characteristics are the key defining aspects of social studies.” (NCSS Bulletin 89, 1994: vii)

If a land-grant University in the 21st century must be of use and value to our society and serve students of today and tomorrow and not yesterday, then we must develop innovative ways to connect with them and develop enduring relations with the communities they serve. Therefore, the Center for Democratic Citizenship Education will honor these ideals by presenting an award annually to individuals or organizations from West Virginia, who clearly demonstrate democratic principles, community engagement, and passion for educating others to help foster good citizenship.

The Holocaust LiteracyProgram

Tuesday, November 7, 2011

9:30 - 9:50 Seating of Students

9:55 Welcome: Ms. Carolyn Brejwo Senior Research Assistant (CDCE)

10:00 Presentation of the Colors West Virginia University Army ROTC color guard

10:03 Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Phil Caskey, Graduate Fellow (WVU)

10:05 National Anthem: Ms. Victoria Boyce

10:10 Introduction/Acknowledgements Dr. Robert A. Waterson, Director, CDCE

10:15 - 11:15 Speaker: Marion Blumenthal-Lazan

11:15 - 11:25 Holocaust Literacy Program Awards (CDCE) Dr. Robert A. Waterson and Marion Blumenthal-Lazan

11:25 - 11:30 “America the Beautiful” Ms. Victoria Boyce 11:30 Dismissal

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE CDCE:

Welcome to the Holocaust Literacy Program sponsored by the Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education (CDCE) at West Virginia University. I am very excited that you are a part of this program and trust you will thoroughly appreciate Marion Blumenthal-Lazan as she speaks about her unforgettable memoir, Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story.

This program is part of the CDCE’s “Heroes in History,” series which brings to life important figures and events of our shared American and world history. Bringing Marion Blumenthal -Lazan and her story to Morgantown, West Virginia will help our youth identify and relate to specific events that have helped define us as a nation and as a people. In addition, this Holocaust Education Program will remind us of the tremendous responsibility we hold as citizens of America to respect and be tolerant of all people despite differences. I know you will appreciate Marion’s words of courage, hope, and the will to survive.

It is the challenge of the CDCE to help revitalize the historic American Civic Education. This most certainly will require a commitment on the part of the higher education community, the education profession, and, of course the general public to restore a degree of integrity and importance for civic knowledge. I trust this program will represent these ambitious goals.

On behalf of the CDCE and the College of Human Resources and Education, I appreciate your attendance and participation today as Marion Blumenthal- Lazan visits West Virginia University.

-Robert A. Waterson, Ph.D. Director, Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education West Virginia University

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Elizabeth A. Dooley, Ed.D.Interim Dean, College of Human Resources & Education;Associate Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs,West Virginia University

Priscilla Haden, M.S.President of West Virginia Board of Education

A.G. Rud, Ph.D.Dean, College of EducationWashington State University

Douglas J. Simpson, Ph.D.Professor and Helen DeVitt Jones Chair in Teacher Education Texas Tech University

Sam Stack Jr., Ph.D.Professor, College of Human Resources and EducationWest Virginia University

Phillip J. VanFossen, Ph.D.James F. Ackerman Professor of Social Studies Education,College of EducationDirector of the Ackerman Center for Democratic Citizenship,Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University

Robert A. Waterson. Ph.D.Director, Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education West Virginia University

The Civitas SocietyBoard of Advisors

Aurora Elementary Wanda Parsons, PrincipalDiana Hayes, TeacherLeona Dixon, Teacher

Bruceton Mills School Stephen Wotring, PrincipalMelissa Kent, TeacherTrudy Humberson, Teacher Molly Klimas, TeacherErin Reed, WVU Intern

Long Drain School Paul Huston, Principal Donna Dennis, TeacherRon Dennis, TeacherTed Sumner, TeacherKaren Longwell, TeacherJoni Yoho, TeacherCarol Roberts, TeacherMark Roberts, Teacher

North Side Elementary Natalie Webb, PrincipalDianne Schifano, Teacher Paul Gunter, Teacher Jenny Akins-Moffatt, TeacherMary Lou Morris, TeacherRenee Mascioli, Teacher

Rivesville Elementary Mark Stutler, PrinicpalSue Garcia, TeacherKylie Reesman, Teacher

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe following have provided support for the Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education. We thank them and appreciate their continuing effort to help the CDCE bring quality education to the youth of West Virginia.

- West Virginia Department of Education Holocaust Literacy Grant

- West Virginia Unviersity College of Human Resources and Education

- Dr. Jorea M. Marple, State Superintendent of Schools West Virginia Department of Education- Mr. Robert “Joey” Wiseman Jr., Social Studies Coordinator West Virginia Department of Education- Dr. Elizabeth A. Dooley, Interim Dean and Associate Provost West Virginia University- Dr. Joy Faini Saab, Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy Studies, West Virginia University - Dr. Mary E. Haas, Professor of Social Studies Education West Virginia University- Dr. Charlene Barnes Rowland, Associate Professor West Virginia University- Ms. Carolyn Brejwo, Senior Research Assistant Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education West Virginia University- Mr. Phil Caskey, CDCE Volunteer, Graduate Fellow West Virginia University- Mr. Brock Burwell, Mountaineer Mascot West Virginia University- Ms. Mary Kinsley Erickson Alumni Center, West Virginia University- WVU ROTC Army Color Guard West Virginia University- Ms. Victoria Boyce - Vocalist for program- Luann K. Waterson, CDCE Volunteer, Donor Holocaust Literacy Program- Mr. Ed Johnson, Transportation Coordinator, CDCE

* This program was sponsored in part by a grant from the West Virginia Department of Education.

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLSTaylor County Middle School Pamela Gallaher, PrincipalLynn Smith, Teacher Amanda Smith, TeacherBryan McCarthy, TeacherSamantha Peaslee, TeacherHeidi Halbritter, TeacherRachel Weber, TeacherMary Pheasant, TeacherBecky Kittle, TeacherTheresa Barlow, TeacherValerie Morral, TeacherLindsay Stepanek, TeacherCindy Oliver, TeacherDoris Newcome, TeacherShelley Elsey, TeacherDiana Thompson, TeacherJeanne O’Neil, TeacherMaryann Matheney, TeacherKim Shafferman, Teacher