Presidents Council representatives visit Japan

President Thomas J. Haas and Marcia Haas were among the representatives from the Presidents Council State Universities of Michigan to visit the Japan Center for Michigan Universities, in Hikone, Japan, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the center.

Haas is chair of the PCSUM. During the May 18-21 trip, the Michigan delegation visited with city officials from Shiga and representatives from Shiga University and the University of Shiga Prefecture.

The trip continues Grand Valley’s extensive involvement with JCMU. About seven Grand Valley students study at the Japan Center each year. In the fall, William Crawley, associate professor of criminal justice, will teach there for the entire semester.

Photo: President Thomas J. Haas and Marcia Haas stand in front of the ‘Michigan,’ a paddlewheel cruise boat on Lake Biwa in Hikone, Japan.