Why Auschwitz is not just a distant past? How to talk about it to make it relevant for people of today? We would like to thank Dr @Piotr_Cywinski the director of @AuschwitzMuseum for this extremely thought-provoking and open discussion.
College of Europe in Natolin
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College of Europe in Natolin
@coenatolin
Preparing students to think disciplinary boundaries, beyond preconceptions and encouraging them to embrace a wider perspective on Europe.
- On the second day of the study visit to @AuschwitzMuseum Natolin students were introduced to the history of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest camp in the Auschwitz complex & scene of organised mass crimes that took lives of approx. 1 million victims from across Europe & beyond.
- Natolin students began their 2-day study visit to the Former German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau @AuschwitzMuseum.The dedicated programme in Auschwitz I included a rare opportunity to see a „reserve” block kept unchanged since the camp’s liberation
- Second day of Natolin’s study trip to @AuschwitzMuseum began with a visit to Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The camp covered with snow allowed us to unveil diverse stories and multifaceted kinds of memory related to this unique place in world’s history.
- "All countries who used to be in or under the influence of the Soviet Union understand the threat of Russia. If Russia wins, they will not stop in Ukraine. It is very important to unite around 🇺🇦 like the 🇪🇺 is doing. "- President @ZelenskyyUa continues to answer the 👩🎓questions.
- The study visit continues with a highly insightful presentation on the content of the archives kept in @AuschwitzMuseum. The topic is expertly discussed by Mr Szymon Kowalski from the Archives Department of the Museum.
- On Sunday,14 February, the #EuropeanCivilizationChair has organized for the @coenatolin students the screening of the film "Denial" and a high-level discussion with Dr Piotr M.A. Cywiński, Director of @AuschwitzMuseum that will take place on campus. ℹ️coleurope.eu/events/screeni…
- On Tuesday, 20 Oct, Mrs Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya, Leader of the Democratic Belarus, will deliver the keynote address of the Opening Ceremony of the academic year 2020/2021 at the College of Europe in Natolin. ℹ️ coleurope.eu/events/opening… #collegeofeurope #coenatolin
- Dedicated programme of the 1st day of the study trip encompassed spaces rarely open to the public in Auschwitz I, and concluded with an insightful lecture on new technologies in the conservation work by Mr Kamil Będkowski from the Preservation Department of @AuschwitzMuseum
- Today, around 60 Natolin students are visiting the former German Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The visit is organised by our staff members and the @AuschwitzMuseum.
- “Solidarity is what makes us strong.” - Mrs Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya speaks about the immense role of women in #Belarus who challenge the reality of oppression in Belarus at the Opening Ceremony 2020 #CoENatolin
- Honored to announce the next Patron of Promotion 2022/2023, David Maria Sassoli: "We are the hope when we don’t close our eyes to those in need. When we don’t build walls on our borders. When we fight all forms of injustice. Here’s to us, and here’s to hope."
- Yesterday was a very special day at @coenatolin with an inspiring visit by Mrs Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya. Thank you for giving us your precious perspective on #Belarus, highlighting stories of unity, solidarity, courage and for giving us hope for a better future!
