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Visiting Scholar Lecture Series: Pete Hessler, “Return to River Town: A Teacher Returns to China After 20 Years”

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How has China changed since Xi Jinping ascended to the role of General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party over a decade ago? Peter Hessler, best-selling author, staff writer for The New Yorker, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship winner, and Columbia, Missouri, native will share his perspective on transformations observed since first arriving in Fuling, China as a Peace Corps volunteer in 1996. Please join us for this special free talk where Hessler will be available to sign copies of his acclaimed new book, "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" (Penguin, 2024).

  • Date

    Wednesday, April 2, 2025
  • Time

    7:30pm – 9:00pm
  • Location

    Arrupe Hall auditorium
  • Resources

    Check out the full lineup of offerings this spring from the Center for Arts and Letters here.

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