Paper

by | Jan 24, 2016 | Nagano

So for those that know me, I have a bit of an origami hobby. I like to use certain papers for certain models, such as paper with more of soft cloth-like texture for making lotus flowers, thicker construction paper for a model that needs to retain its shape,  and other...

A Warm Welcome from Nagawa-Machi

by | Jan 21, 2016 | Nagano

A week ago our two classes had the amazing opportunity to visit the beautiful town of Nagawa in the Japanese Alps. We were hosted by Tateiwa-sensei, his students from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and the entire town of Nagawa. Our group along with a group of...

Anticipation & Memories

by | Dec 19, 2015 | ARI, Community, Food, Nagano

On January 2, 2016, the 21 students enrolled in ESJ-2016, the 7 in the partner DUR (directed undergraduate research) course, my friends & colleagues Paul Jackson and Laurel Brook and I will head to Japan for a month.  As I anticipate our upcoming experience, I...