October 27 – 28, 2023
Lee Barlow Giustina Ballroom
Ford Alumni Center
University of Oregon Campus
The US-Vietnam Research Center presents a two-day conference at the University of Oregon as part of our activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the civil war in Vietnam. This important occasion provides an opportunity for Vietnamese American scholars, activists, and community members young and old across the country to gather to share their thoughts, experiences, and concerns about the past, the present, and the future. The main topics for discussion include war and postwar legacies; political, economic, social and cultural efforts to develop the community and to preserve memory for the next generation; and inter-generational differences. We hope the discussion will help us understand better the critical issues currently facing this community and empower participants to identify effective solutions for them.
Dates: Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Location: Lee Barlow Giustina Ballroom, Ford Alumni Center, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Registration is recommended. Please use this link to let us know you’re coming.
You can download the conference schedule by clicking this link:
Towards the 50th Anniversary of the End of War Conference Schedule
The conference takes place on the University of Oregon campus in scenic Eugene, Oregon. Nestled in the Willamette Valley, Eugene is a friendly city full of culture and integrated with its natural environments of verdant forests and crystal clear rivers, with the Cascade Mountains in the distance. Eugene is 2.5 hours’ drive south of Portland, and an hour south of Salem. Only an hour from the famous Oregon Coast and nearby to several waterfalls and scenic drives, Eugene features several parks and hiking trails, as well as bike paths that make biking the city easy and fun.
The University of Oregon campus is spread over 295 acres, eighty buildings and counting, and is an arboretum containing 500 species of trees, with over 3,000 trees on campus. There are six libraries and two museums, and multiple galleries scattered around campus as well. UO is situated near Eugene’s vibrant downtown and is close to many restaurant and entertainment options. It is easily accessible via public transportation, and bike- and pedestrian-friendly.
Getting to Eugene
Participants are encouraged to fly into Eugene Airport (EUG), conveniently located about fifteen minutes from the UO campus. Multiple cities offer direct routes to Eugene Airport, including Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), San Francisco International (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), San Jose (SJC), Denver (DEN), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Diego (SAN), Burbank (BUR), Oakland (OAK), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Portland (PDX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX and AZA). We are served by several major and budget carriers, including United, Delta, American, Southwest, Alaska, Allegiant, and Avelo airlines.
Some participants may decide to fly into Portland International Airport (PDX), which is approximately 100 miles from Eugene. Participants will need to provide their own transportation to Eugene. Shuttles are available from PDX that arrive on or near the UO campus. We highly encourage you to fly directly into Eugene to avoid the additional hassle of traffic and shuttle travel.
Lodging: Holiday Inn Express
There are several hotels near the University of Oregon. We have secured a special rate at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, which is within walking distance to the UO campus. You are also welcome to coordinate your own stay. You may look for short-term stay options via AirBnB or other short-term options.
We recommend Holiday Inn Express and Suites, conveniently adjacent to the UO campus, provides accommodations featuring a king-sized bed or two queens, free WiFi, complimentary parking and breakfast. The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness room, guest laundry services, a 24-hour business center, and a comfortable lobby for conversation and relaxation.
To book a room in the conference block at the Holiday Inn Express, please click on this link, then select the BOOK NOW option. Enter the dates of your arrival and departure, then click “Search.” You will be shown area hotels. Be sure to click “Holiday Inn Express and Suites: Eugene Downtown-University. The link will then populate rooms in the group block at our discounted rate (you should see UO Asian Pacific S under the room cost), and you can select the room of your choice and book it. If you experience any issues, please call the hotel at 541-342-1243 and inform them that you would like to book the in the UO room block for the conference dates.
Attending the Conference and Parking Options
The conference will take place in the Ford Alumni Center, located at 1720 E. 13th Avenue. It is a short walk from the Holiday Inn Express, where parking is complimentary if you are staying at the hotel. If you would prefer to park at the venue, parking is available in the 13th Avenue Garage west of the Ford Alumni Center on 13th Avenue. Credit or debit cards are accepted at the pay station upon exit, or cash is accepted at an on-foot pay station located on P2. Prices range from $1 to $3 per hour up to a daily maximum of $12. Overnight parking is not permitted. You can find additional campus parking information on the UO Transportation Services website. For more information about campus locations, there is an interactive campus map that is searchable and provides maps of building interiors as well.
Stay Tuned…
We will add additional information about the conference schedule and logistics as the event approaches. In the meantime, don’t forget to register, and if you have any questions, please contact us to ask them. We will see you in October!
