February 28 – March 2, 2022, the University of Iowa will host scholars, experts, and researchers from around the world to highlight the educational value and continuing relevance of Anne Frank’s story, discussing how Anne’s life and legacy are taught in multiple disciplines, in K-12 education, and in museums and other media.

All events are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of conference events and people involved in the forum, visit https://international.uiowa.edu/teaching-anne-frank.

SCHEDULE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 5:30-7 p.m. CST. MERGE, 136 S. Dubuque St.
WorldCanvass: Teaching Anne Frank

Part 1: Anne Frank and Public History / 5:30 – 6 p.m.

Part 2: Teaching Anne Frank / 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Part 3: Anne Frank in History and Human Rights Issues Today / 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST, University Capitol Centre (UCC) 1117
Panel Discussions and Film Screening

Panel 1: The Holocaust in Global Context / 9:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Panel 2: Holocaust Education / 11 – 12:30 p.m.

Panel 3: Symbols, Icons, and Museums / 2 – 3:15 p.m.

Panel 4: Compassionate Activism / 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Film Screening: In Line For Anne Frank
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. CST, FilmScene at the Chauncey, 404 E. College St.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m. CST, Old Capitol Museum, Senate Chamber
Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture, featuring Ronald Leopold, director, Anne Frank House, Amsterdam

Other components of this year’s forum include a traveling exhibit titled Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank, and a Iowa K-12 teacher workshop, made possible by the Baker Teacher Leader Center (University of Iowa College of Education)

Additionally, the forum will enhance year-long events leading up to the Anne Frank Sapling planting, which will take place in a public ceremony at the University of Iowa Pentacrest on April 29, 2022 (Arbor Day). Dr. Kirsten Kumpf Baele secured this tremendous honor for the University of Iowa through her work with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. This living symbol of Anne’s spirit and humanitarian message is the 13th Anne Frank Sapling to be planted in the U.S.

Organized by UI International Programs, this forum is made possible through the generous support of the Stanley-UI Foundation Support Organization, with additional sponsorship from Pentacrest Museums, Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Office of Community Engagement, and College of Education.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in these events, contact Sarolta Petersen in advance at [email protected] or 319-335-3862.