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SUMMARY:Counted Out Screening
DESCRIPTION:In the 21st century\, fueled by technology\, data\, and algorithms\, math determines who has the power to shape our world.\nCounted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math. \nIn our current information economy\, math is everywhere. The people we date\, the news we see\, the influence of our votes\, the candidates who win elections\, the education we have access to\, the jobs we get—all of it is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand\, or even notice. \nBut whether we know it or not\, our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power. \nThrough a mosaic of personal stories\, expert interviews\, and scenes of math transformation in action\, Counted Out shows what’s at risk if we keep the status quo. Do we want an America in which most of us don’t consider ourselves “math people”? Where math proficiency goes down as students grow up? Or do we want a country where everyone can understand the math that undergirds our society—and can help shape it? \nThis screening is presented in partnership with The New York State Master Teacher Program. The conversation after the movie will be led by the co-Regional Director of the NYSMTP\, Dr. David C. Wilson and Falconer Central School's Director of Technology and STEM\, Mary Plumb. \nDr. Wilson is an associate professor and Graduate program chair at Buffalo State University. He earned his PhD in Mathematics Education in 2002 at SUNY Buffalo under the direction of Douglas H. Clements. His dissertation titled Young Children’s Composition of Shape: A Learning Trajectory\, stemmed from work on the NSF-funded project: Building Blocks—Foundations for Mathematical Thinking\, Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2. His teaching background includes more than a decade of teaching high school mathematics with another two+ decades of teaching mathematics and mathematics education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on teaching and learning across grades 3-12 within problem-based and Building Thinking Classroom environments. His most recent work as Principal Investigator in the NSF-funded Analyzing Instruction in Mathematics using the TRU framework (AIM-TRU) focused on creating video cases to support teachers in reflecting on and refining their practice in light of the Teaching for Robust Understanding (TRU) framework and the implementation of Formative Assessment Lessons. In addition\, he is co-Regional Director of the New York State Master Teacher Program\, Western Region (wnymtp.buffalostate.edu)\, and in that capacity supports K–12 STEM teachers in a range of professional learning activities. \nMary Plumb has over twenty years of experience in public education and currently serves as the Director of Technology and STEM at Falconer Central Schools. She earned her BS in Science in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame\, her MAE in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University\, and completed her graduate coursework in administration with Stony Brook University. Named a NYS Master Teacher for mathematics in 2015\, Ms. Plumb has devoted much of the last decade to improving STEM education. She strives to build communities of practice focused on continuous improvement in teaching and learning\, and works to leverage regional resources to support whole-child development.   \nIf you are a teacher and would like to receive CTLE credit for attending this program\, please fill out this form. \nTo register for this event\, please fill out this form:
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/counted-out-screening/
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SUMMARY:Advancing a Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Eighty years ago\, the Nuremberg Trials laid the foundation for modern international criminal law. Yet despite this legacy\, there remains no standalone global treaty dedicated to the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity. That gap is finally being addressed: in December 2024\, the United Nations launched the process for diplomatic negotiation of a draft convention on crimes against humanity into formal negotiations\, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of international criminal accountability. \nThis panel will first trace the legal and institutional trajectory of efforts to prevent and punish crimes against humanity from the 1945 Nuremberg Charter through the development of customary international law\, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court\, and the International Law Commission’s Draft Articles\, culminating in the current negotiations toward a dedicated treaty. \nMembers of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity\, representing a range of regions\, will then bring government perspectives to the discussion. Speakers will share insight into the negotiation process and the ways regional considerations may shape the treaty text. By centering the voices of those directly involved in the negotiations\, the panel will shed light on both the opportunities and the challenges ahead in advancing coherent and effective international norms. \nSpeakers\n\nSean Murphy – Former Member\, UN International Law Commission (Special Rapporteur for Crimes Against Humanity); Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law\, George Washington University Law School\nTBD\n\nAbout the American Society of International Law (ASIL)\nFounded in 1906\, the American Society of International Law is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan\, educational membership organization. Its mission is to foster the study of international law and promote international relations grounded in law and justice. Through events\, publications\, research\, and education\, ASIL advances international law scholarship for professionals\, policymakers\, and the public. \n12:00pm EST in Jamestown\, Washington DC\, and New York // 17:00GMT in London\, Leicester\, and Cambridge // 18:00 CET in Nürnberg // 11:00am CST in Chicago and Independence \nRegister here for the Zoom Webinar. 
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/advancing-a-treaty-on-crimes-against-humanity/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend
DESCRIPTION:Bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust\, from the point of view of Anne Frank's "best friend." \nSarah is a historically accurate composite character\, based on the testimonies of those who knew Anne Frank\, as well as other victims\, resisters and survivors of the Holocaust and World War II. \nLike Anne Frank\, Sarah is a young Jewish girl in Amsterdam when Hitler comes to power in the 1930s\, whose experiences under Nazi rule\, in hiding and through the concentration camps parallel Anne’s story. \nThrough the Eyes of a Friend remains faithful to Anne Frank's life and her world. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required by emailing info@roberthjackson.org\, calling (716) 483-6646\, or you can fill out the form below. \nPlease note that the 9am performance on Tuesday is close to capacity. If you would like to attend that show\, make sure to email us for accurate availability. \n*Please be sure to select which performance you will be attending and indicate the number of people in your party*
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/living-voices-through-the-eyes-of-a-friend-2/2026-05-12/1/
CATEGORIES:Living Voices,Robert H. Jackson Center Hosted
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SUMMARY: Ehmke Manufacturing Company\, Inc. Essay Contest Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the achievements of middle and high school students from across Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania who participated in the Ehmke Manufacturing Company\, Inc. Essay Contest. \nPresented in partnership with Ehmke Manufacturing Company\, Inc.\, this contest invites students to explore the connections between athletics and civic life\, highlighting values such as fairness\, teamwork\, leadership\, and respect for the rule of law. \nThe evening will recognize student finalists and announce this year’s winners\, honoring their thoughtful reflections on how the principles of sportsmanship translate into responsible citizenship. \nAwards:\nFirst Place: \n\nEngraved plaque\nHigh School: $1\,000 educational stipend\nMiddle School: $500 educational stipend\nJackson Center & Ehmke swag bag\nPublic recognition\n\nSecond & Third Place: \n\nSwag bag\nCertificate of Achievement\nPublic recognition\n\nAll participants receive a commemorative bookmark and digital certificate. \nAttend:\nThis event is free and open to the public. Community members\, families\, educators\, and students are all encouraged to attend and support the next generation of civic leaders. \n7:00 PM – Awards Ceremony begins \nSpecial thank you to Wegmans and Honest John's for their support of a contest entrants reception. \nLet us know you are coming!
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/ehmke-essay-award/
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SUMMARY:25 Years of Asking Questions: Why do Presidents Push the Limits?
DESCRIPTION:This program explores the powers\, responsibilities\, and limits of the American presidency. No matter which party holds the White House\, the executive branch often tests the boundaries of authority\, and the consequences of overreach can reshape the balance of government. In Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1952)\, President Truman attempted to seize control of steel mills during the Korean War\, raising urgent questions about the scope of executive power. Justice Robert H. Jackson’s concurring opinion provided a careful framework for evaluating when presidential actions exceed constitutional limits\, balancing national needs with adherence to the law. \nThis lecture will examine Jackson’s reasoning in detail\, exploring the three-tiered framework he established for assessing executive authority and the enduring impact it has on debates over presidential power. From emergency actions to everyday decisions\, Jackson’s insights continue to guide legal scholars\, policymakers\, and the public in understanding the delicate balance between effective leadership and constitutional restraint. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation for the ways in which Jackson’s thought shapes modern governance and the protections that uphold democratic principles in times of crisis. \nThis lecture is part of our 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture series. We are thankful to the Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this series. Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union\, supporting individuals and organizations who also impact\, empower\, and achieve within our community. \nAbout the Speaker\nGerard N. Magliocca is a Distinguished Professor and the Lawrence A. Jegen III Professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is the author of five books on constitutional law\, including his new book The Actual Art of Governing: Justice Robert H. Jackson's Concurring Opinion in the Steel Seizure Case\, which offers a deep analysis of Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion and its continuing relevance to presidential power today. His biography of Justice Bushrod Washington won the Erwin N. Griswold Prize from the Supreme Court Historical Society. \nProfessor Magliocca earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford and his law degree from Yale. He joined the Indiana University faculty in 2001 after two years as an attorney and one year clerking for Judge Guido Calabresi on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He has held the Fulbright-Dow Distinguished Research Chair at the Roosevelt Study Center in the Netherlands and was a Fellow at the Washington Library at Mount Vernon. \nCopies of The Actual Art of Governing: Justice Robert H. Jackson's Concurring Opinion in the Steel Seizure Case will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/25-years-presidents/
CATEGORIES:Robert H. Jackson Center Hosted
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SUMMARY:Movie Night at the Jackson Center: Nathan-ism
DESCRIPTION:About the Film:\nNathan‑ism is a moving documentary that follows Nathan Hilu\, a Jewish U.S. soldier assigned to guard Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg Trials\, and how those experiences shaped his life and art. Using a blend of animation\, interviews\, and Hilu’s distinctive outsider-art drawings\, the film explores memory\, trauma\, and the power of personal testimony in bearing witness to history. \nViewer Advisory:\nContains depictions of wartime experiences that may be intense or emotionally affecting. \nDiscussion:\nJoin us after the screening for a post-movie discussion with filmmaker Elan Golod\, who will share insights into the making of Nathan‑ism and the process of translating Hilu’s memories into film. Thanks to Rabbi Jessica Spitalnic Mates of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton\, guests will also have the unique opportunity to view some of Nathan Hilu’s original artwork on display\, offering a tangible connection to his extraordinary story. \nThis program is sponsored by the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency’s Live CHQ initiative. We thank Live CHQ and all of our donors for your continued support which allows us to keep our programs free and accessible to all. \n 
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/movie-night-atrhjc-nathan-ism/
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SUMMARY:The 22nd Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States featuring Michael Dreeben
DESCRIPTION:Michael R. Dreeben is a distinguished lecturer from government at Georgetown University Law Center and an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. From 1988 to 2019\, Dreeben served in the Office of Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice\, first as an assistant to the solicitor general and then as a deputy solicitor general. As deputy solicitor general from 1994 to 2019\, Dreeben supervised the criminal docket for the United States in the U.S. Supreme Court. Dreeben has argued 109 Supreme Court cases on behalf of the United States and private clients. He has briefed hundreds more. He also argued cases in every regional federal court of appeals\, including en banc cases in 10 circuits. During the summer of 2006\, he served as a special assistant United States attorney in the District of Maryland. \nFrom 2017 to 2019\, Dreeben was detailed to serve as counselor to Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and obstruction of justice. \nIn 2023\, Dreeben returned to the Department of Justice to serve as counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith\, where he represented the United States on brief and in argument in Trump v. United States on the question whether a former president has immunity from criminal prosecution for his official acts. \nDuring his tenure in the Solicitor General’s office\, Dreeben argued many landmark cases in criminal law and procedure. These include cases involving hate crimes and the First Amendment\, Fourth Amendment rights in the internet age\, cases involving public corruption and private fraud\, and the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause. \nDreeben received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, a master’s degree in history from the University of Chicago\, and his law degree from Duke University\, where he served as an articles editor on the Duke Law Journal. He served as a law clerk to the honorable Jerre S. Williams of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Dreeben has also taught at Harvard Law School\, Duke Law School\, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, and has published articles and posts on the Supreme Court and the Department of Justice. His most recent essay is “Robert Jackson’s The Federal Prosecutor Revisited\,” in the Harvard Law Review Forum (2026). \nEvery summer the Jackson Lecture is a leading expert discussing the Supreme Court\, the Justices\, signal decisions\, and related legal developments. Previous Jackson Lecturers have been Geoffrey Stone (2005)\, Linda Greenhouse (2006)\, Seth Waxman (2007)\, Jeffrey Toobin (2008)\, Paul Clement (2009)\, Jeff Shesol (2010)\, Dahlia Lithwick (2011)\, Pamela Karlan (2012)\, Charles Fried (2013)\, Akhil Amar (2014)\, Laurence Tribe (2015)\, Tracey Meares (2016)\, Judge Jon O. Newman (2017)\, Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella of Canada’s Supreme Court (2018)\, Donald B. Verrilli\, Jr. (2019)\, Ruth Marcus (2020)\, Melissa Murray (2021)\, Reva Siegel (2022)\, Justin Driver (2023)\, Kate Shaw (2024) and Kim Lane Scheppele (2025). \n  \nHow To Access This Event \n\nGate Pass Holder: Access to this event is included with the Gate Pass.\nSingle Tickets: Price: Gate pass or single ticket required\nOnline: View this event on Chautauqua Institution's YouTube paid membership channel. Register/Sign-up\n\n  \nWe hope you will join us!
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/22ndjacksonlecture/
LOCATION:Hall of Philosphy\, Chautauqua Institution
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SUMMARY:Educator Retreat - From Atrocity to Accountability:  Teaching the Nuremberg Trials
DESCRIPTION:In August 1945\, the Allies faced an unprecedented question: how should the world respond to crimes so vast they seemed beyond law itself? The Nuremberg Trials answered that question by establishing that individuals\, even heads of state\, could be held accountable for crimes against humanity. \nThis four-day educator retreat explores the origins\, conduct\, and legacy of the Nuremberg Trials\, with special attention to the leadership of Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson as Chief U.S. Prosecutor. Participants will examine the moral and political decisions that shaped the trials\, the challenges of prosecuting mass atrocity\, and the continuing struggle for international justice. \nThrough presentations\, primary sources\, and collaborative activities\, educators will gain both historical understanding and practical tools for teaching this pivotal moment in world history. Sessions will address propaganda\, moral courage\, the role of witnesses\, and the ongoing relevance of Nuremberg in today’s global landscape. \nParticipants will leave with classroom-ready materials\, new pedagogical strategies\, and a deeper understanding of how law\, history\, and ethics intersect when confronting injustice. \nLunch will be provided each day. \nScholars: \n\nEileen Angelini\, Ph.D.\, recipient of a 2010-2011 Canada-U.S. Fulbright award as a Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Globalization and Cultural Studies at McMaster University (Hamilton\, ON)\, received her B.A. in French from Middlebury College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in French Studies from Brown University. Dr. Angelini\, named to the 2013-2017 Fulbright Specialist Roster\, was the Grantee for Fulbright Specialist Project “Francophone Culture: Literature\, Pedagogy and Additional Language Acquisition” at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg\, Manitoba). Dr. Angelini's work with Holocaust survivors and documenting the events of the WWII Occupation of France was recognized by the French Government with the award of Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques. This award was created by Napoleon Bonaparte in March 1808 as a reward for devotion and accomplishment in the realm of teaching. Dr. Angelini’s teaching has also been recognized by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) with the Dorothy Ludwig National Award for Outstanding Teacher of the Year at the University Level and by the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) with the Ruth E. Wasley Distinguished Teacher Award Post-Secondary.\nElizabeth Hosier is the Director of Programs at the Robert H. Jackson Center and is responsible for designing and curating educational programs\, workshops\, lectures\, and events in alignment with the Center’s mission of promoting democracy and human rights through Jackson's life and principles. Elizabeth dual majored in history and adolescent education for her B.A. at Canisius College (now Canisius University) with a focus on WWII and Holocaust Studies. She received her MSED in adolescent literacy from Saint Bonaventure University. With over a decade of experience in the museum field\, Elizabeth has become passionate about engaging with diverse audiences through dynamic educational experiences.\n\nQuestions? Email ehosier@roberthjackson.org \nRegister by filling out this form. Retreat open to 25 educators\, free of charge.
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/2026-educator-retreat/
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SUMMARY:2026 Jackson After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on Sale Now! \nIt's not an event. It's an experience. \nLISTEN | Let Mandy Majtan's cello wash over you from the front porch\, then follow Norm Karin's guitar into the warmth of the historic Kent Mansion. And stay tuned - a headline musical guest is coming that you won't want to miss. \nTASTE | Sip specialty cocktails and curated wines\, or reach for a craft beer from Wicked Warren's. \nSMELL | Follow your nose to Chef Action Station by Studio D\, where the aromas of something extraordinary draw you in before the first bite. \nFEEL | Wander the elegant rooms of the Jackson Center as night falls\, surrounded by history. \nSEE | The Sukanya Burman Dance Troupe weave through the evening with improvisational performances that find you wherever you roam. \nTickets are $85 per person\, with all proceeds supporting programming and operations at the Robert H. Jackson Center. \nPurchase tickets by September 7 through the form below\, or contact us at (716) 483-6646 or info@roberthjackson.org. \nThank you to our sponsors: \n \n 
URL:https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/2026jade/
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