Published: Jan. 21, 2015
David Shneer

David Shneer,ÌýLouis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish HistoryÌýand Professor of History, Religious Studies and Jewish Studies, was recently selected as a recipient of the by the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder's . This award is given to faculty members who have demonstrated continued support of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ community through their service activities.

, Mortenson Professor of Sustainable Development in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, states, "David has worked extensively to enhance the position of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ in the world of Jewish Studies. Through his work on the Holocaust and the acquisition of the Mazal Holocaust Collection, he has led the effort that now places ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ among the leading institutions in terms of Holocaust documents and collections. This focus is not only beneficial to his own research; it also provides a significant benefit to the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Community as a whole."

Congratulations Professor Shneer!