Inge Auerbacher
Holocaust Survivor & Author
Holocaust survivor and human rights activist Inge Auerbacher spent three years as a child imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, where out of 15,000 children, barely 1 percent survived. Following her emigration to the United States in 1946, she received a BS in chemistry from Queens College. Since then, she has worked for…
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Holocaust survivor and human rights activist Inge Auerbacher spent three years as a child imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, where out of 15,000 children, barely 1 percent survived. Following her emigration to the United States in 1946, she received a BS in chemistry from Queens College. Since then, she has worked for over 38 years as a chemist with many renowned medical scientists and researchers.
Auerbacher is also an accomplished writer. She also wrote the lyrics to the song “We Shall Never Forget.” This was the only original song presented at the 1981 Jerusalem “World Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors.” Auerbacher is the author of 6 books which have been published in 9 languages: I Am A Star —Child of the Holocaust, Beyond the Yellow Star To America, Running Against the Wind, Finding Dr. Schatz—The Discovery of Streptomycin And a Life it Saved, Highway To New York, and Children of Terror.
She was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the Louis E. Yavner Citizen Award, and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Long Island University. An accomplished chemist and author, motivational speaker Inge Auerbacher continues to inspire audiences of all ages with her strength and spirit. In 2013, she was awarded the following prestigious awards for her work teaching tolerance and reconciliation: the Medal of Merit from the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, the Medal of Merit from the city of Goeppingen, and the Federal Cross of Merit given by the President of Germany.
Testimonials
Ernie was perfect for our Elders Conference at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan. We will definitely be using PDA again!
LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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Memories of a Child Survivor of the Holocaust
Inge Auerbacher touches on life before and after the Holocaust, showing slides of her village, her grandparents’ village, the camp, and other depictions of her life at that time. She also details her return trip as an adult to the Terezin concentration camp, and tells stories about how her grandmother died, and other friends and family that perished during this terrible time in human history.
Finding Dr. Schatz: The Discovery of Streptomycin, and a Life it Saved
Inge Auerbacher shares the story of a student, Albert Schatz, and his professor, Selman Waksman, and their co-discovery of streptomycin (considered one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century). She details this Rutgers University student’s lawsuit over credit for the discovery at the University’s laboratory, and the dark side of the Nobel Prize. Jewish speaker Inge Auerbacher also recounts her story and the turmoil she faced as a child survivor of the Holocaust whose life was saved by this drug.
The Nobel Prize Is Not Always Noble
Not All Holocaust Survivors Are Jewish
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Inge Auerbacher: Surviving the Holocaust - Conversations from Penn State
Holocaust Survivor Inge Auerbacher Speaks at Somerset Community College
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We really had a phenomenal experience. I don’t think anyone moved. Inge’s ability to integrate her personal story with the photographs she shared was uncanny. She had everyone in the palm of her hand. We could not be more pleased. I would strongly encourage other schools to invite her to speak.
Drury University
Inge’s speech was very powerful and really spoke to alot of people. She did an amazing job in presenting. She is so easy going, and knowledgeable, it was a pleasure having her come.
Temple Beth Israel
Inge communicated a number of powerful messages to our students. I sat in the audience wiping tears from the corners of my eyes. Those students will never forget her spirit. I will remember her words forever.
Valleyview Middle School
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
Salt Lake Community College
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