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In recognition of the fortieth anniversary of former president Richard M. Nixon’s historic visit to China in 1972, the OHC is partnering with the UO’s Confucius Institute, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene Opera, and several other campus units to offer a series of events throughout winter term. The series will culminate in a performance by the Eugene Opera of John Adams’ Nixon in China on March 16th and 18th.
History professor Bryna Goodman designed ancillary events to complement her 2011-12 Coleman-Guitteau history course, “What Opera Can Do for History: Nixon in China” (HIST 410/510). In addition to the Coleman-Guitteau fellowship, the OHC’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences and Humanities is contributing to the co-sponsorship of these events, which will take place in February and March, 2012.
The series will include an exhibit of archival photos at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum; several lectures and panel discussions; a presentation by Peter Sellers, who originally commissioned the opera and directed a Metropolitan Opera performance of the work; a keynote address by former Ambassador Nicholas Platt, who was a participant in the Nixon/Kissinger entourage; and the opera performance itself.
For details about individual events, visit the Nixon in China event website or consult the OHC winter term newsletter calendar.
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