On April 24th, we had the pleasure to hear a terrific presenter,
Dr. Irving Berkowitz. He is our very own Dean of Academic
Affairs here at Palm Beach State College.
This event was held on the 2nd floor of library-LLRC building.
Affairs here at Palm Beach State College.
This event was held on the 2nd floor of library-LLRC building.
"Got Papers" is sponsored by The PTLC.
This event was well attended by students, faculty and staff.
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| Media Services filmed the presentation |
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Video presentation will be available
through Media Services |
Crowd listening.....
...to every word!
Dr. Berkowitz describes how he and others
work hard to preserve human dignity in Romania and Albania.
He tells about the dangers of each trip and
their zealous involvement in building and improving
the human development programs in Southeastern Europe.
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| Through his eyes...his passion...to our hearts! |
What a crowd!
Awe-struck audience!
He tells us about his struggles to help improve
the human condition!
the human condition!
Thank you Dr. Berkowitz for an amazing
presentation! We appreciate your time and talent communicating stories of your
journeys and the 1st hand hardships you witnessed in Romania, Albania and other countries in Southeastern Europe.
Your passion for your work was definitely conveyed to your audience this day. We hope to hear from you again in the
Fall Term as you continue your quest to promote and
protect human rights.
Your passion for your work was definitely conveyed to your audience this day. We hope to hear from you again in the
Fall Term as you continue your quest to promote and
protect human rights.
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Announcement of the April 24th event
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| Image Credit: Palm Beach State College Library |
Dr. Berkowitz's summary of his personal mission:
To promote and protect human rights
To preserve human dignity
To contribute to human development
To improve the human condition
From: H.I.M. Institute of Higher Studies http://www.himinstitute.org/dr-irving-berkowitz/
As the son of Holocaust survivors, Dr. Berkowitz has been passionately engaged in issues and causes related to social justice, prejudice and equal opportunity. His is the proud recipient of numerous awards and recognition from civil rights organizations such as the Urban League, the North American Indian Association and the New Mexico Holocaust and Intolerance Museum. Recently (January 2013) Dr. Berkowitz was honored as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial speaker at an Urban League sponsored event for the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
