In moments of profound crisis, individuals and societies face fundamental questions about belonging, responsibility, and moral choice. Drawing on Holocaust history, this Cooper Conversation explores why some communities chose to extend protection and connection to their neighbors while others turned away.
Aligned with the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues theme, "Belonging: Finding Connection in a Lonely World," the conversation will feature insights from Megan Helberg, a Nebraska native, speaker with the Weave Speakers Bureau and Program Coordinator for the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, whose work centers on building connection through invitation, courage, and community. Helberg was named Nebraska Teacher of the Year in 2020 and is an At-Large Member of the Nebraska Community Foundation board of directors. Participants will be invited to reflect on how belonging is created, or denied, and what it means to “walk the walk” of shared responsibility in their own lives and communities. They will also be encouraged to consider what it means to move beyond empathy toward action in their own lives and spheres of influence.
The event will include a presentation by Megan Helberg, a Q&A/discussion, and a hands-on activity. ALL are welcome!
Wednesday, January 28
3:30-4:45 pm
Red Cloud A, Willa Cather Dining Complex
Light refreshments will be served
To RSVP, please complete the brief form below by January 26.
Questions? Please contact Liah Haines at lhaines3@huskers.unl.edu or Rebecca Baskerville at rlbaskerville@unl.edu.