For those of you not following us on instagram and twitter, isc underscore dc. My name is alexander evans, i will be your master of ceremonies. Are working the region programs. For east Asian Studies within job hopkins. I am an alum of the 63rd japan american student conference back in 2011. It continuedays, to motivate me to study in japan and put me on the path that i am and career i am today because of that experience. Particularly given it was right after the march 11 two but disaster, when japan was not open to many students, to be able to go in there and have a persontoperson exchange and it changed my life. Before we get started, we will have a couple of introductory remarks. I would like to introduce linda butcher, the executive director of isc. Director ofs the Media Relations and Public Affairs at the Korean Economic Institute of america, and a legislative researcher for the congressional session at the sse of republic of south korea in dc. Ington she has spoken on topics rel
Are at isctrilat d. C. So my name is Alexander Evans and of the your master for todays event and i currently work as the research and Program Coordinator at the center for east Asian Studies within Johns Hopkins sais. Perhaps more important for todays event i am an alum of the 63rd japanamerican student conference back in 2011. I think in a lot of ways it was bad experience that really continued to motivate me to study japan put you on the path that i am in the creek of that experience. Particularly given that it was right after the march 11 triple disaster, an opportunity when japan was not open to many students to be able to go in and have persontoperson exchange with something that i would say it may sound corny but i changed my life. And so before we get started today will have a couple introductory marks so i would first like to introduce ms. Linda butcher, secular director of isc. Prior to this role she served as a director of Media Relations and Public Affairs at the current Eco
, as always, of cochairing this Seminar Series with the National History center. Eric will introduce our speakers and moderators to the discussion. Washington history seminar is a collaborative effort of two organizations, the national association, and the Wilson Centers heritage and Public Policy program. We have served as a Nonpartisan Forum to discuss New Historical findings, insights and publications central to the missions of our organization. Behind the scenes, two individuals helped produce this event, rachel weekly for the National History center and peter , from the Wilson Center. Our thanks to both of them. We would like to acknowledge our supporters and welcome your support. Details on how to support the seminar are in the chat right now, or simply go to our institutional websites. We welcome your support. Finally, please join us next week, may 16 for a conversation about kelly hernandezs new book , mad mexicans, race, empire, and resolution of the borderland. Thats at 4 00
This afternoon, we will discuss the life of , joined by guests from the university of virginia, george mason university, and the Washington Post cheryl wells. I direct the Wilson Centers history and Public Policy program, and i have the pleasure , as always, of cochairing this Seminar Series with the National History center. Eric will introduce our speakers and moderators to the discussion. Washington history seminar is a collaborative effort of two organizations, the national association, and the Wilson Centers heritage and Public Policy program. We have served as a Nonpartisan Forum to discuss New Historical findings, insights and publications central to the missions of our organization. Behind the scenes, two individuals helped produce this event, rachel weekly for the National History center and peter , from the Wilson Center. Our thanks to both of them. We would like to acknowledge our supporters and welcome your support. Details on how to support the seminar are in the chat right
Eric will introduce our speakers and moderators to the discussion. Washington history seminar is a collaborative effort of two organizations, the national association, and the Wilson Centers heritage and Public Policy program. We have served as a Nonpartisan Forum to discuss New Historical findings, insights and publications central to the missions of our organization. Behind the scenes, two individuals helped produce this event, rachel weekly for the National History center and peter , from the Wilson Center. Our thanks to both of them. We would like to acknowledge our supporters and welcome your support. Details on how to support the seminar are in the chat right now, or simply go to our institutional websites. We welcome your support. Finally, please join us next week, may 16 for a conversation about kelly hernandezs new book , mad mexicans, race, empire, and resolution of the borderland. Thats at 4 00 p. M. Eastern daylight time. A quick couple of technical notes. Todays session wi