The Institute of National Remembrance, established to preserve the memory of losses suffered by Poland during and after World War II, will be the focus of Communication professor Linda Brigance’s presentation at the Monday, Nov. 5, International Brown Bag Luncheon at noon at Fenton 127 (English Reading Room).
In her talk, “Memory.pl: Playing with History in Post-Holocaust/Post-Communist Poland,” Dr. Brigance will introduce the work of the institute and focus specifically on its Public Education division, which has found a way to make two award-winning board games for children that feature hunting for Communists and fighting Nazis.
“Kolejka,” described as a Communist Monopoly complete with a black market to show the effects of irresponsible economic policies on consumer spending, and “303,” a war game based on the heroic efforts of the Polish fighter squadron, serve as history lessons in a box. Both have a role in the institute’s collective memory project.
The institute was founded by the Polish government 1998 to serve as an expression of belief that no unlawful deeds of the state against its citizens can be protected by secrecy or forgotten.
Those attending the luncheon may bring a lunch or snack; beverages will be furnished.
