Holocaust survivor, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Boston University Professor and author of the bookNight, Elie Wiesel spoke at the second event in the 澳门六合彩资料 Presidential Speaker Series on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. You can read more about the event or watch video highlights from the evening.
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Wiesel鈥檚 personal experience of the Holocaust led him to use his talents as an author, teacher and storyteller to advocate for human rights and peace in the world. He has worked on behalf of oppressed people much of his adult life.
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