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Home > Winter 2011–12

Winter 2011–12

Cover Story

Tohoku Diary

A firsthand account of the devastation caused by March’s earthquake and tsunami along Japan’s Northeast Pacific coast, and the challenges that lie ahead for the region’s people and government.

By Gerald Curtis, the Burgess Professor of Political Science

CCT Winter 2011–2012 Issue
  • Winter 2011-12 Back Cover

Web Extras

  • Professor Courtney Bender discusses her upcoming Mini-Core class
  • Alexander Hamilton Award Dinner 2011
  • Tour Michael Garrett ’66, ’69L, ’70 Business’ leonine collection
  • Homecoming 2011 photo gallery

Features

Sensei and Sensibility

After 73 years, University Professor Emeritus Donald Keene ’42, ’49 GSAS leaves Columbia for Japan, his adopted homeland.

By Jamie Katz ’72

Ashley Hayes ’06 Embraces Cultural Exchange

From city to country, Ashley Hayes ’06 tries many sides of Japanese living.

By Shira Boss ’93, ’97J, ’98 SIPA

Power Player

Abbe Lowell ’74, ’77L is Washington’s go-to lawyer.

By Alex Kingsbury ’04J

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