BOONE, N.C. — First launched in 2020-21, the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) recognizes students producing exceptional work in the areas of Judaic, Holocaust, Genocide and Peace Studies through its annual CJHPS Student Academic Honors Awards.
This is a Center call for submissions for its 2023-24 CJHPS Academic Honors Awards (Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies minor). The Awards celebrate and honor (1) an App State student in a JHP cross-listed class in 2023-24 and/or (2) an App State student who has otherwise engaged in and completed exceptional research and/or artistic endeavors directly related to Judaic, Holocaust, Genocide or Peace Studies during this time.
The first-place award includes a $250 cash prize, the runner-up award includes a $100 cash prize and all other participants will be recognized for their submissions. The recipient may also be invited to present their work at a future Center event.
Criteria:
- Faculty, advisors or mentors may nominate a student by submitting a short explanation of why the work should be considered along with the student's work.
- Self-nominations and submissions can be made including a brief reflection on the strengths and contributions of the work. Submit work with the attached statement.
- Submissions can be original artistic work or research on topics relating to Judaic, Holocaust, Genocide or Peace Studies.
- Submit the statement and work to hudnallac@appstate.edu and holocaust@appstate.edu no later than April 15, 2024, by Noon.
The CJHPS Award Committee, composed of Center-affiliated faculty, will review the submissions. The winner and honorable mention will be presented at the end-of-the-year CJHPS Annual Student Awards Ceremony on May 2, 2024, at 3 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Center at (828) 262-2311 or holocaust@appstate.edu.
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About the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies
Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies was established in 2002 to develop new educational opportunities for students, teachers and the community. Located administratively within the College of Arts and Sciences, the center’s vision promotes tolerance, understanding and respect for all human life. To accomplish this vision, the center works to strengthen tolerance, understanding and remembrance by increasing the knowledge of Jewish culture and history, teaching the history and meaning of the Holocaust and utilizing these experiences to explore peaceful avenues for human improvement and the prevention of further genocides. Learn more at https://holocaust.appstate.edu.
The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies at Appalachian State University
The Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies at Appalachian State University