PARCC Conversations in Conflict Studies- When Good People Do Something

“When Good People Do Something: The Actions of Two Romanians and a Salvadoran During the Holocaust”

Guest Speaker: Alexandru Balas, Associate Professor of International Studies  at SUNY Cortland and Director of the Clark Center for Global Engagement.

What can regular people do in face of evil? What can mid-level bureaucrats do to fight against a regime which discriminates, oppresses and kills people that it doesn’t like? These are the driving questions that underline Professor Balas’ presentation on the actions taken by George Mantello, Florian Manoliu, and Jose Arturo Castellanos, three regular, mid-level bureaucrats, during the Holocaust.

 

Conversations in Conflict Studies is a weekly educational speaker series for students, faculty, and the community. The series, sponsored by PARCC, draws its speakers from Syracuse University faculty, national and international scholars and activists, and PhD students. Pizza is served. Be sure to check out the full list of speakers.

If you require accommodations, please contact Deborah Toole by email or by phone at 315.443.2367 at least one week prior to the event.