CUJF Holocaust Education Center Newsletter

January 2026

Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners

Created by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum

 

Open to the public January 11th - 29th, 2026

Booth Library at Eastern Illinois University 

 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

 

Sunday - Thursday open 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Friday - Saturday open 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 

The CUJF Holocaust Education Center is exited to partner with the EIU Booth Library to share the Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners, opening on Sunday, January 11th at 12pm. This powerful traveling exhibit features artwork by 12 Holocaust survivors who documented their experiences in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Click Here to read more about the exhibit.

OPEN FOR FIELD TRIPS

Do you have a middle or high school class that would be interested in a guided tour of the exhibit? Do you have a community group that would like a more involved experience? Reach out to [email protected] to get scheduled and for more information.

 

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Are you interested in serving as a volunteer docent during this exhibit? Click the button below to sign up for a volunteer slot. No prior experience is needed!

 

We will be holding a virtual docent training on Wednesday, January 7th at 7pm over zoom. Click Here to register for the docent training.

Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest:

Get A Head Start on Planning Today!

Contest Informational Webinar: Monday, January 26th at 7:00 PM CST

 

5 Best-In-Show Winners and supporting adults will win $100 prizes!

Back for the third year in a row, this contest challenges students in grades 5-12 to create artwork, poetry, prose,  music videos, or film that highlights their talents while helping them connect to those effected by the Holocaust. 

 

Contest Informational Webinar

On Monday, January 26th at 7:00 PM CST over Zoom, the Holocaust Education Center will hold an information session for educators, students, teachers, and others who are interested in the Through Their Eyes 2026 contest. This webinar will include tips and advice on how to create and submit the best possible entries.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the webinar.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Holocaust education center, we would love to work with you! Reach out to us at [email protected] or call us 217-367-9872. 

 

Until next month,

Azer Matten

(They/Them)

CUJF Community Engagement Coordinator

Courtney Smith

(She/Her)

Holocaust Education Committee Co-Chair

Dr. Carrie Franke 

Holocaust Education Committee Co-Chair