A roundtable discussion on the experiences of graduates and teachers of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Japanese Language School during World War II and afterward will be held at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø on June 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at Old Main Chapel.
According to Lynn Kalinauskas, associate director of the Center for Asian Studies, graduates of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Navy Language School played a key role in establishing the field of Japanese Studies in the post-war period, as well as contributing to U.S.-Japanese relations in various other fields.
The event is sponsored by the Center for Asian Studies and the U.S. Navy Japanese/Oriental Language School 60th reunion. For more information contact Kalinauskas at (303) 735-5312.
The CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Center for Asian Studies supports research and teaching in all areas of Asian culture. It welcomes members from the community and serves as a meeting point for students and scholars throughout the Rocky Mountain/High Plains area.
For more information call (303) 735-5067 or visit the Web site at .