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The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal and the SWIGGI Platform

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11am

Virtual Event

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Simon Wiesenthal and his granddaughter Dr. Raheli Kreisberg
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Event Details

Register for an inspiring virtual conversation with Dr. Racheli Kreisberg, granddaughter of the renowned Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal, as she discusses her grandfather's legacy and her work on the Simon Wiesenthal Genealogical Geolocation Initiative (SWIGGI)- a digital platform dedicated to tracing Holocaust-era family histories and preserving the memory of victims and survivors through innovative mapping technologies. 

Location

Virtual Event

Department

Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, The Ackerman Center

Contact Information

Dr. Mehak Burza
Email
972-883-2816

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UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.

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