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Cab Rpt Cover – 2017-18.Indd UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MILLER CENTER STANDARD PRESORT P.O. Box 400406 US POSTAGE Charlottesville, VA 22904-4406 PAID ' millercenter .org CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 11 PERMIT NO.164 BY THE NUMBERS Media appearances in major outlets (FY 2018) THE WASHINGTON51 POST 37CNN 29UVA TODAY 28MSNBC 22NPR 17POLITICO CONTENTS FROM THE DIRECTOR ………………………………………… 3 EVENT LISTINGS 17TIME 13AL JAZEERA 13CNBC THE PRESIDENCY AT A CROSSROADS …………… 4 FIRST YEAR …………………………………………………… 6 MILLER CENTER PRESENTS …………………………… 7 COMINGS & GOINGS ……………………………………… 10 MILLER CENTER HONORS ……………………………… 11 IN THE MEDIA ………………………………………………… 12 FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ASSETS ……………… 14 12THE HILL 11THE ATLANTIC HISTORY10 CHANNEL PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT ……………………………… 16 SCHOLARS AND STAFF …………………………………… 21 GOVERNING COUNCIL …………………………………… 22 MILLER CENTER FOUNDATION BOARD …………… 22 THE HOLTON SOCIETY ……………………………………… 22 MILLER CENTER, BY THE NUMBERS………………… 23 8C-SPAN THE5 NY TIMES LOS ANGELES6 TIMES AVERAGING ON THE COVER (clockwise from top left) Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times; the Miller Center’s Melody Barnes; former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; former host of PBS NewsHour Jim Lehrer; the Miller Center’s Barbara Perry. 5FOX WALL STREET3 JOURNAL MEDIATWO APPEARANCES PER DAY BY OUR SCHOLARS FROM THE DEAR FRIEND OF THE MILLER CENTER: DIRECTOR The past year has been pivotal for the U.S. presidency. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, we can all agree we’re better off when we rigorously examine the institution from every angle. At the Miller Center, we work hard to put aside our personal political leanings to objectively and thoroughly study all 45 U.S. administrations—and more broadly the executive branch. Our most important audiences are not just policy makers but also engaged citizens like yourself. Our democracy depends on a government and a body politic that together embrace the lessons of history—replicating successes and correcting failures. Thanks to your generous support, the Miller Center had many great successes of our own during the 2017–18 fiscal year. During that time, our ambitious “First Year Project” came to a close. We tracked how President Trump’s first year broke with precedent in so many ways, yet he continued key trends such as increased use of executive power and single-party legislation. This past year we also saw the kickoff of the bicentennial celebration at the University of Virginia. We are proud to be part of the third century of this great BILL ANTHOLIS institution that was established by some of America’s earliest presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. We launched Presidency at a Crossroads—an ambitious research agenda that asks the important questions: How can American presidents lead a system that is almost 250 years old? How have they shaped the international system— in fighting wars and building alliances? How have they come to represent an ever-more diverse nation? How do they manage an increasingly complex—and often divided—national conversation? This research will be reinforced by a three-day “Presidential Ideas Festival” from May 21 to 23, 2019, at UVA and in and around Charlottesville. We are proud to sponsor this event as a signature Bicentennial Celebration, in partnership with UVA’s College of Arts & Sciences, UVA’s Center for Politics, Monticello, Montpelier, Highland, Morven, the Presidential Precinct, and American Evolution. We also have spent the past year laying the groundwork for another exciting new undertaking: the pan-University Democracy Initiative. We are collaborating with the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences to establish UVA as the leading institution in the practice, teaching, and scholarship of democracy and public service. We believe no other public university is better suited to advance democracy—in America and the world—in our next century. As you can see, we’ve been quite busy. And we foresee more of the same for 2018–19. Of course, without your generous support, none of this would be possible. On behalf of the entire Miller Center, I thank you, our committed benefactors, for your generosity and for your commitment to our mission. With thanks, BILL ANTHOLIS Director and CEO, Miller Center UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | MILLER CENTER 3 Covering topics from the founding fathers to the exploration of American institutions—especially 2017–2018 Cold War to President Trump’s Washington, the the presidency. All programming was held Miller Center’s more than 55 public events this at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center in EVENTS past year fostered civil discourse and a fascinating Charlottesville unless otherwise noted. THE PRESIDENCYAT ACROSSROADS How can American presidents lead the PRESIDENTS AND THE CONSTITUTION: SENATOR TIM KAINE ON WAR POWERS nation in an era of polarization and A LIVING HISTORY APRIL 20, 2018 dysfunction? And where is our republic OCTOBER 10, 2017 Senator Kaine (D-VA) came to UVA’s Rotunda headed if we don’t fi nd the answers? Duquesne University president and leading to discuss with John Jeffries of UVA’s School constitutional scholar Ken Gormley spoke about of Law ways in which universities can lead For the president—and the presidency—to the Constitution’s sparse words in explaining the nation toward valuable policy solutions— succeed, we must explore these and other executive power. using the Miller Center’s National War Powers vital questions, considering viewpoints from Commission as a primary example. across the political spectrum. The Miller Center’s LEADING FROM THE EYE OF THE STORM: newest initiative, Presidency at a Crossroads, PRESIDENTS AND REFOUNDINGS IN THOMAS JEFFERSON AND JOHN ADAMS: AMERICAN DEMOCRACY offers actionable advice to those best THE PARTNERSHIP THAT HELPED BIRTH NOVEMBER 13, 2017 A NATION positioned to infl uence the debate. Last Miller Center faculty associate Sidney Milkis MAY 3, 2018 year, we hosted numerous events tied to discussed how Donald Trump’s surprising No relationship in America’s history better this research agenda. election and controversial fi rst year piqued represents our nation’s internal struggles and INTRODUCING THE PRESIDENCY our interest in the relationship between our ability to mend division than that of Thomas AT A CROSSROADS executive power and the Constitution. Jefferson and John Adams. Pulitzer Prize winner FEBRUARY 5, 2018 Gordon S. Wood joined the Miller Center’s CROSSROADS OF LIBERAL Miller Center Governing Council member and Barbara Perry to discuss his book Friends INTERNATIONALISM: HARRY TRUMAN legendary journalist Jim Lehrer joined the Miller AND THE 1946 ELECTIONS Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Center’s William Antholis and Barbara Perry to APRIL 10, 2018 launch this ambitious new project. Presidency UVA historians Melvyn Leffl er and William at a Crossroads focuses on three core areas: Hitchcock explored the formation of the the presidency and the Constitution, the national security state during the Harry presidency and the people, and the presidency Truman administration. and policy. THE PRESIDENCY AND THE CONSTITUTION A REPUBLIC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT: THE ROLE OF THE PRESIDENT IN UPHOLDING THE IDEA OF AMERICA SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 Melody Barnes, Barack Obama’s domestic policy advisor and Miller Center senior fellow, examined the role of the president in upholding the idea of America. Bill Antholis, John Jeffries, and Senator Tim Kaine 4 CABINET REPORT 2017–2018 | millercenter.org THE PRESIDENCY AND IS THE UNITED STATES GOVERNED BY “OUR SUCCESSFUL PURSUIT OF THE PEOPLE LAWS OR NORMS? REPUBLICAN SELF GOVERNMENT THOMAS JEFFERSON’S LEGACY AND MARCH 27, 2018 RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WASN’T GUARANTEED IN 1789, The unprecedented nature OCTOBER 11, 2017 of President Trump’s AND IT IS NOT GUARANTEED TODAY.” In a two-part discussion held at Charlottesville’s MILLER CENTER SENIOR FELLOW administration has focused MELODY BARNES Montalto and the Miller Center, Mustafa Akyol, attention on the importance John Bridgeland, Mary Kate Cary, John Dilulio, of traditions and norms in Joshua Dubois, Kathleen Flake, Charles presidential leadership. Mathewes, Peter Onuf, Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne, THE PRESIDENCY AND POLICY Barbara Perry, John Ragosta, and Rabbi David New York Times contributor Peter Wehner, and U.S. PRESIDENTS CONFRONT THE Saperstein discussed the state of religious moderator Brian Balogh explored the issue. RUSSIANS: A CENTURY OF CHALLENGE, freedom around the world, Jefferson’s legacy 1917–2017 on religion in the public square, and the impact MAKE YOUR IMPACT ON NOVEMBER 8–10, 2017 AMERICAN DEMOCRACY of the faith-based initiatives of presidents In the three-day Ambassador William C. Battle APRIL 13, 2018 George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Symposium on American Diplomacy, participants The UVA Student Council hosted a question- placed the current U.S.-Russia relationship into SANCTUARY AND BELONGING: and-answer session with Richmond Mayor Levar REFLECTIONS AFTER AUGUST 11 & 12 broad historical context by returning to key Stoney and the Miller Center’s William Antholis, OCTOBER 23, 2017 • UVA’S NAU HALL AUDITORIUM historical moments—exploring U.S. presidents who discussed their perspectives on how the Part of the Page-Barbour Lecture series, and their ties to Russian and Soviet leaders. average American citizen can have an impact Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times refl ected on our democracy. CHINA’S RISE: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS on the alt-right gathering and violence in MARCH 23, 2018 Charlottesville in August 2017. This event was SEMINAR:
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