Yom HaShoah Name Reading
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Belk Library and Information Commons Atrium
BOONE, N.C. — On Tuesday, April 14, Yom HaShoah, Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) will hold a public reading of the names of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. The reading will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Belk Library and Information Commons, located at 218 College Street in Boone.
CJHPS is seeking volunteers to read names during the event. Those interested can sign up for fifteen‑minute slots here. Readers will receive a confirmation email with instructions prior to the event.
The program is free and open to the public, and seating will be available. For disability accommodations, visit odr.appstate.edu.
Questions may be directed to CJHPS Director Dr. Davis Hankins at hankinscd@appstate.edu.
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About the Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies
Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies was established in 2002 to develop new educational opportunities for students, teachers, and the community. Located administratively within the College of Arts and Sciences, the center’s vision promotes tolerance, understanding, and respect for all human life. To accomplish this vision, the center works to strengthen tolerance, understanding, and remembrance by increasing the knowledge of Jewish culture and history, teaching the history, and meaning of the Holocaust and utilizing these experiences to explore peaceful avenues for human improvement and the prevention of further genocides. Learn more at cjhps.appstate.edu.
The logo for Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies overlaid on a photo of candles burning.
Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies