DES MOINES, IA (04/11/2012)(readMedia)-- In remembrance of Holocaust Memorial Day, Des Moines University is hosting a presentation by Holocaust survivor Fred Lorber on Friday, April 20, at noon in the Student Education Center auditorium, 3300 Grand Avenue.

Fred Lorber was a teenager when the Nazis invaded his home of Vienna, Austria. He was able to escape to the United States, where he later joined the army to fight against the Nazis.

DMU encourages students, staff and faculty to be well-informed on a variety of topics. Lorber will share his unique experiences and perspective in an educational presentation about this historical tragedy. The public is also invited to attend.

Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch. There is a cafeteria near the auditorium for those interested in purchasing a hot lunch.

Des Moines University is the only private medical school in Iowa, offering graduate-level, professional degree programs in osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, health care administration, anatomy, biomedical sciences and public health. Founded in 1898, the institution offers superior academics in a collaborative environment. DMU students' pass rate on national examinations and board certifications is consistently higher than the national average and the rates at similar institutions.

Posted Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 12:27 pm by Des Moines University
Last Updated Tuesday July 24, 2012 at 05:03 pm