March 1, 2004

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Barbra Gonzalez, Associate Director
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Mara L. Kiffin, Assistant Director
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Elizabeth Ninomiya, Coordinator
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NSU Hosts Exhibit - Silent Witnesses: Behind The Scenes At The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

FORT LAUDERDALE , FL --- Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host the exhibit, “Silent Witnesses: A Behind the Scenes Look at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum .” This exhibit will be on display at NSU's Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center from February 27 through March 11, 2004.

The exhibit, which is a result of a partnership between The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Northern Trust Company, displays more than 50 compelling photographs showcasing how the Museum has reached more than 20 million people, including 6 million schoolchildren, since its opening in April 1993. The display highlights Museum programs impacting those in the fields of law enforcement, education, religion, and the military, both in Washington , DC , and in communities throughout the country. The Silent Witnesses tour has previously visited Cleveland and Seattle. Featured at museums, schools and select Northern Trust locations, the tour will visit six other cities: Los Angeles ; Detroit ; Houston ; Miami ; Chicago ; and Las Vegas.

Since opening to the public in April 1993, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has welcomed more than 20 million visitors, including six million schoolchildren. A public-private partnership, the Museum is a federal institution whose varied educational activities and outreach are made possible through private donations. More information can be found at www.ushmm.org

Northern Trust Corporation, a multibank holding company based in Chicago , is a leading provider of global financial solutions for the investment management, asset administration, fiduciary and banking needs of affluent individuals, corporations and institutions.

The Alvin Sherman Library, a joint-use facility with the Broward County Board of County Commissioners , offers access to one of the best research and academic collections in South Florida The library, open seven days a week, is located at 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale .