Dr. Joseph Overton, faculty member in the Social Sciences, Professor of Political Science and Unit Head, Honda International Center recently chaired an International Workshop in Japan along with scholars interested in furthering historical understanding and working towards the goals of peace primarily focusing on the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The workshop for faculty across the U.S. was sponsored by the Japan Studies Association of which Dr. Overton is the President.

The workshop was supported by funding from the Japan Foundation, the University of Hawaii’s Center for Japanese Studies, the Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Kansas, and the Hiroshima Peace Cultural Foundation.

Congratulations for a very successful international workshop and being an integral part of the distinguished team of faculty leading the way in our efforts to internationalize the KCC campus.