The Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies program sponsors films, lectures, plays, musical performances, and cultural festivals to enrich your academic experience. See or perform in a bilingual play. Taste some borscht or pelmeni at a REEES club event. Everyone is welcome to join REEES-sponsored activities.
The University of Oregon campus is also home to more than 300 student groups you can join. Look for a club that sparks your interest—or start your own!
Dobro Slovo
The REEES program sponsors the UO chapter of Dobro Slovo, the National Slavic Honor Society. Founded at the University of California at Berkeley in 1926, the National Slavic Honor Society has steadily grown into an internationally recognized academic honor society with over 130 local chapters and a distinguished membership of 6,200. Dobro Slovo serves as a means for the recognition of academic excellence in the study of Slavic languages, literature, history and culture. The society encourages scholarly interest in Slavic life and culture.
REEES Theater
Every winter, REEES senior instructor Dr. Julia Nemirovskaya stages a bilingual, Russian-English play that she adapts from Russian literary works or writes herself based on Russian themes. Students who sign up for RUSS 309/609 (Russian Through Theater) learn their lines, make costumes, and coordinate lighting, sound, and stage effects. The program culminates in two gala performances attended by hundreds of audience members from the university and the surrounding community.
REEES Club
REEES has an active club, which is run by UO students in cooperation with Slavic librarian Heghine Hakobyan. The club sponsors cultural events including poetry readings, film viewings, sing-alongs, craft workshops, and holiday parties. It also maintains a Russian cooking blog, "A Taste of Russia."
Mills Center Language Circle
The Mills International Center, located in the EMU, offers a regular Russian Language Circle where students can practice their Russian speaking skills. The Mills Center serves as a lounge, resource center, study area, and events venue for all UO students, faculty, and guests. It's a welcoming space for everyone, whether you're looking to study, hang out with friends, participate in game nights, or join one of several language circles.