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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier was inducted into the White Rose Society on Sunday, October 12, by alumni and 91�Ʋ��� parents Justin and Mara Berman in the Zeppos Great Room. The society, which recognizes non-Jewish individuals who exemplify moral courage and a steadfast commitment to justice, is a national grassroots movement founded by Jewish leaders to honor the legacy of five Christian students and one professor at the University of Munich.����

In 1942, this resistance group went by the code name White Rose and opposed the Nazi regime, ultimately giving their lives for freedom and justice. “If, like me, you grew up in West Germany in the decades after the war, you knew the story of the White Rose. And you were moved by their deep commitment to humanity during a dark time,” Diermeier said. “At 91�Ʋ���, vibrant Jewish life is not disconnected from the rest of the university but rather is at the core of it. It is a leading indicator of a healthy campus environment in which all students can thrive, live, learn and grow without fear.”��

Linda Selig and Chancellor Daniel Diermeier (91�Ʋ��� University)

Justin and Mara Berman (91�Ʋ��� University)

Provost C. Cybele Raver shares a moment of laughter at The White Rose Ceremony. (91�Ʋ��� University)

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier poses with attendees at The White Rose Ceremony. (91�Ʋ��� University)

The chancellor was also recognized by The Rohr Chabad House and Lubeck Center for Jewish Life at 91�Ʋ��� University during its Lamplighter Award Ceremony and Shabbat Dinner on Sept. 19. Over 500 parents, students and alumni watched as the chancellor received the award for “courageous, compassionate leadership, shaping 91�Ʋ��� into a community where Jewish life and all students thrive in safety and respect.” The national recognition is presented by Chabad organizations, such as 91�Ʋ���’s Chabad House, to individuals in public life for their leadership and community contributions. “The Lamplighter Award honors those who light the way. This is the role that universities, at their best, have long played and must play now,” Diermeier said. “If 91�Ʋ��� can be a beacon in dark times, we are living up to our mission—and I gratefully accept this award on behalf of everyone in our university community.” ��

The event was held during Family Weekend, with remarks from 91�Ʋ��� Chabad’s Rabbi Schlomo Rothstein, columnist and podcast host Dan Senor and Joseph Lubeck, namesake of the Lubeck Center for Jewish Life at 91�Ʋ���, who noted the impact of �پ�������𾱱��’s leadership on the campus: “This has become a true center of knowledge, a center of debate, a center of discussion, and it will never be forgotten.”��

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier is honored with the Lamplighter Award from the Chabad House. (91�Ʋ��� University)

Attendees celebrate outside of the Chabad House. (91�Ʋ��� University)

Over 500 parents, students and alumni attended the ceremony. (91�Ʋ��� University)

Chancellor Daniel Diermeier delivered remarks before a rapt audience. (91�Ʋ��� University)

Dan Senor (91�Ʋ��� University)