Conrad Weiner, Holocaust survivor, to speak at memorial program April 9

Photo courtesy of: Multicultural ProgramsConrad Weiner

Conrad Weiner, a survivor of the forced labor camp Budi in Transnistria, will speak about his experiences and commitment to educating the community about the Holocaust. He will deliver his talk titled, "Transnistra Labor Camp: Life as a child during the Holocaust," at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

After a brief occupation of the region by the Soviet Army in 1941, Romanian authorities in alliance with German forces started a massive campaign of annihilation and deportation of Jews to Transnistria.

At 3 1/2 years old, Weiner was forced into a labor camp. After a brief occupation, he and 300 other survivors of the camp were liberated and repatriated to Romania. His family petitioned to migrate to the United States, but were denied entry for 14 years. His family was finally reunited with his relatives in the United States in 1960. He works as a substitute teacher and speaks to groups about his experience as a child during the Holocaust. 

Weiner said he believes that “education and dialogue are key elements in sharing the world in peace and harmony.”

The Holocaust Remembrance Programs at Ohio University are cosponsored by, Bobcats For Israel, BSCPB, Student Senate, AEPi, Multicultural Programs, and SAC. Hillel will also host their annual bone marrow drive “Got Swabbed?” during the presentation.

For more information, contact Strategic Director for Diversity and Inclusion and Multicultural Programs and Initiatives Winsome Chunnu at 740-597-2111 or chunnu@ohio.edu.