The Durham Museum will bring the presentation “Identical Strangers,” featuring sisters Paula Bernstein and Elyse Schein, to UNMC from noon to 12:50 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Sorrell Center, Room 2018.
Bernstein and Schein are identical twins who will share the compelling story of how they were separated shortly after birth as part of a research project on twins, only to be reunited at the age of 35. The sisters’ story provokes questions about whether identity is shaped by genetic makeup, environment or both, providing an excellent complement to “Identity: An Exhibition of You,” currently on display at the museum.
Their presentation will focus on the intimacy they share as twins contrasted with the separation they experienced growing up as strangers. Bernstein and Schein are authors of “Identical Strangers,” a book named to the MS Society Books for Better Life list as well as a Reader’s Digest Editor’s Choice, and featured on NPR, ABC News’ Good Morning America and CNN.
Attendees are invited to bring their lunch.
UNMC and the Durham Museum are partners in the Time Travelers program. The program provides free museum admission for medical center employees, students and their immediate family with a valid identification badge, while also offering lectures, workshops and other events on the medical center campus.
Always interesting features int he Tim Travelers program. Thanks for offering these. Is there anyway to have a "add to Outlook Calendar" button included on the announcements?
I would love to go but this is at the same time as the Benefits forum for the new Enterprise 🙁