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LEWISTON — One hundred years ago, the greatest explosion known to man — until the atomic age — occurred in Nova Scotia’s Halifax harbor. Why has no one ever heard about it? The events of that December day will be the topic of discussion Friday, Sept. 8, when Lewiston-Auburn Senior College welcomes back historian and author Dr. Steven B. Rogers, who is currently writing a novel set during that time period.
Originally from Chicago, Rogers has lived in the Washington, D.C. area since 1976. His teaching credentials include courses in German, literature and culture. He has specialized in teaching the history of the Holocaust, including a course at Bates College in Lewiston. Previously, Dr. Rogers spoke at this venue about his appointment as the first historian for the Office of Special Investigations in the criminal division of the U.S. Department of Justice, which assumed full jurisdiction for the investigation and prosecution of Nazi persecutors residing in the United States. He retired from the department in March 2010 after 31 years of service.
Rogers has lectured extensively on the investigation of Nazi war crimes and related topics. His historical essays, literary criticism, poems, translations and other publications have appeared in several journals and magazines. He and his wife, Sally Ann, divide their time between historic Mount Rainier, Md., and New Gloucester. He will share his research at the monthly luncheon program at 11:30 a.m in room 170 at the University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn campus, 51 Westminster St. The cost of lunch is $8 by advance reservation only; the deadline for making a reservation is noon Wednesday, Sept. 6, by calling 207-753-6510
This is the first of six programs planned for the school year; the events are open to members of the community at large.
