Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program

The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program was established in 1985 by the late Robert W. Chandler, Sr. and his wife, Nancy R. Chandler. The program brings renowned scholars to the Central Oregon region to present a balanced and broad-based scope of programming in the form of lectures, forums and interactive workshops. In doing so, we hope to encourage stimulating conversations that broaden our community's perspectives on and perceptions of other people and events.

For more information about the program or its upcoming events, please contact the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program Coordinator at 541-383-7257.

Upcoming Events:

“Can Russia Have Two Tsars:
Medvedev and Putin?”

Sergei Khrushchev

Senior Fellow, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Tower Theatre, Downtown Bend

Tickets go on sale May 5
Tower Theatre Box Office or online at http://www.towertheatre.org/

$15 general reserved, presentation only
$25 premier reserved, includes post-event reception with Khrushchev

Sergei Khrushchev

Dr. Sergei Khrushchev, the son of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, will speak about Russia’s future under the leadership of President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin. Originally a missile engineer in the USSR, Dr. Khrushchev is now a U.S. citizen, frequent NPR commentator, and author of more than 250 books and articles, including his father’s memoirs. As an eyewitness to the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the establishment of the Russian state, he provides a unique perspective on Russia’s future and its changing role in global politics. After his talk, Dr. Khrushchev will take questions from the audience.

This event represents a joint effort of the World Affairs Council of Oregon, the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program and the City Club of Central Oregon. Dr. Khrushchev is a featured speaker of the 2008 International Speaker Series in Portland.

Sponsored by Pacific Power and Bank of the Cascades

Save the Date!
Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008

Hear the latest consumer trends and what this means
for your business or organization!

"The Culture of Empowerment: The Nature
of Participation in Tomorrow's
Consumer Economy"

A presentation by
J. Walker Smith, Ph.D., President, Yankelovich
Leading Authority on Consumer Trends and the
Future of the Marketplace

J. Walker Smith, Ph.D.

Since 1958, Yankelovich, the leader in generational marketing, has helped marketers zoom in on consumer values and behavior. First, they gather vast amounts of consumer data—not just demographics, but also consumer attitudes, beliefs and aspirations. Next, they analyze the data to gain insight into who buys what from whom, and why.

Presented by the Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program of COCC Foundation in collaboration with COCC’s Business Development Center.

Generously sponsored by

Sponsors Of The Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program:

Jobs for Justice

Human Dignity Coalition

Those wishing to attend events that have special needs resulting from a disability should contact Gene Zinkgraf, ADA coordinator, at least three days in advance to the event. He can be reached at 383-7775 or through the College's TT Number, 383-7708