Passing the Torch  

An International Symposium on the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

*image courtesy of the Dallas Morning News

Following up on its world-renowned 40th anniversary conference, the Institute is pleased to announce its plans to re-convene many of the leading scientific, legal and investigative experts on the murder case that has fascinated and perplexed us for decades.  As the JFK assassination and many of its witnesses, investigators and researchers begin to recede into history, this symposium is intended to educate students, professionals, and the general public alike about one of the seminal events of 20th century American history, and why it still matters today.

The Annual Conference

Since its inauguration in the fall of 2000, the Wecht Institute has hosted an Annual Conference that convenes local and national figures from a wide variety of disciplines in an effort to shed greater light upon a particular set of issues.  This will be the Institute's 13th Annual Conference.

Continuing Education

The Wecht Institute intends to offer continuing education credits for several professional audiences.  More information about credits will be available soon.  Please check the website for updated information as it becomes available.

• CLE - As an accredited provider, the Institute intends to offer Continuing Legal Education for Pennsylvania attorneys and attorneys in reciprocating states.
• Nursing CE - The Wecht Institute will partner with the DU School of Nursing to offer Continuing Nursing Education.
• Coroner's Education - The Institute will partner with the Pennsylvania Coroner's Education Board offer Coroner's Education.