2026 Murray Pantirer Memorial Scholar Lecture

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at STEM Auditorium, Kean University

Much of what we think we know about Auschwitz has been shaped by a relatively small number of iconic photographs.

Paul Salmons, Chief Curator of Seeing Auschwitz, will take us beyond the frozen image to ask not only what it shows, but what it can reveal. A close reading uncovers not only the process of mass murder but also deeply moving personal stories, ethical dilemmas, and examples of extraordinary resistance.