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Presented By: Judaic Studies

"But Not the Loud Offensive Type: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan during the Era of Jewish Admissions Quotas, 1925-1939"

Karla Goldman

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Karla Goldman, Sol Drachler Professor of Social Work and professor of Judaic Studies at U-M, will speak about “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan during the Era of Jewish Admissions Quotas, 1925-1939.” Kosher reception to follow.

The lecture relates to the exhibit "Striving to Stimulate Serious Thought: Jewish Scholarly and Cultural Life at Michigan Across Two Centuries" which runs through February 22 and is curated by Elliot H. Gertel, the Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica at the University Library,. The exhibit chronicles Jewish life and Judaic studies at the University of Michigan from the 19th century to the first Hebrew language and Hebrew Bible courses in 1890 to the founding of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies in 1988 to the present day. On display are Hebrew grammars that once belonged to John Monteith, first president of the University in 1817; pamphlets, periodicals, and programs on early 20th century Jewish social life at the University; documents relating to the inauguration of Judaic studies in 1972; and a variety of other objects, correspondence, and photos.

For more information on the exhibit go to: https://www.lib.umich.edu/events/striving-to-stimulate-serious-thought
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