Relations recognition

Takao Shibata, consul general of Japan in Kansas City, Mo., far right, presents an award to Elaine Gerbert, director of the Center for East Asian Studies, and William Tsutsui, acting director of CEAS, far left, Oct. 5 at the chancellor’s residence. Felix Moos, in background, was CEAS director in the 1960s. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the presentation of 150 commendations in March to commemorate the 150th anniversary of U.S.-Japan relations. Recipients include U.S. residents and U.S.-based organizations as well as Japanese residents. For more information, visit www.ur.ku.edu/News/04N/OctNews/Oct5/japanaward.html. R. Steve Dick/University Relations