Students for Holocaust Awareness

Friday, February 20, 2026 12p.m., Lory Student Center Plaza -
Field of Flags Ceremony and Setup

A Field of Flags ceremony and setup will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Lory Student Center Plaza. The flags will be on display during the entire week on the Plaza. The flags represent the different groups murdered during the Holocaust, with each flag representing 5,000 victims.

February 23-26, 2026, Lory Student Center - Litany of Martyrs
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A Litany of Martyrs will be held from 11am – 2pm, Monday, February 23 through Thursday, February 26 in the Lory Student Center Flea Market or Plaza. During this time, volunteers will take turns reading names of those who died during the Holocaust. Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to volunteer for this event. Please sign up by clicking here.

“There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time.” ― David Eagleman

Monday, February 23, from 12-2pm

Lory Student Center Room 399A
The Triumphant Spirit

Mrs. Renee Rockford, co-creator of The Triumphant Spirit: Portraits & Stories of Holocaust Survivors, Their Messages of Hope & Compassion, will present a talk alongside the traveling exhibit based on the project. The exhibit features life-size photographic portraits by Nick Del Calzo paired with concise survivor narratives written by Rockford.

Tuesday, February 24 at 7 pm, Hillel 720 West Laurel Street
Movie Night: Schindler’s List

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7pm

Lory Student Center - Main Ballroom
Evening with a Holocaust Survivor - Mrs. Barbara Steinmetz

**Due to event popularity, please arrive early. Please note first come, first serve seats, no reserving seats.

Please note: NO BAGS ALLOWED

Live stream link:

YouTube Live Stream Platform

Mrs. Barbara Steinmetz, 89, is an inspiring and remarkable Holocaust survivor who has dedicated much of her life to sharing her story and educating others about the dangers of hatred and antisemitism. Born in Hungary in 1936, she and her family fled persecution in Europe during World War II, eventually finding refuge in the United States.

In June 2025, Barbara was injured and suffered burns during a violent antisemitic firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, where she had been participating in a peaceful walk to raise awareness for hostages. Despite this traumatic experience so late in her life, Barbara continues to speak out for kindness, unity, and the importance of standing against hatred in all its forms.

A historic and increasingly rare opportunity to hear living testimony from a survivor and hero of the Holocaust.

Friday, February 27, 1 p.m., Lory Student Center Plaza - Field of Flags
Memorial Service and Walk to Remember - Remembering the Victims of the Holocaust
The week will conclude with a memorial service at 1 p.m. We will hold a short memorial service for all the victims of the Holocaust along with a Walk to Remember by AEPi.

Event Sponsorship, Contact Information and Funding
Brought to you by Students for Holocaust Awareness at CSU

All events are free and open to the public through funding and co-sponsored by: Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU), Advisory Council on Jewish Inclusion, LSC, Hillel of Colorado, Chabad Jewish Student Organization, RHA, International Programs, AEPi and SAEPi.

Sponsorship opportunities available, sponsors invited to VIP reception with the Holocaust Survivor prior to event.