University of California, Riverside

We arrived at UCR a bit late on Saturday. Unfortunately the flight was about one hour late and there was a mechanical problem with the bus from LAX to Riverside. Despite that all students were in good health and seemed to be excited to be in California. 

Narita Airport

Meeting homestay families

50th Wedding Anniversary

We finally celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary in August. It wasn't a big party but friends got together and I think my parents were very pleased. 

My sister made this wonderful shrimp dish with lots of catupiry. 

We celebrated Ná's birthday as well. 

Not everyone but almost everyone in the photo. 

I was taller than Vinicius last year....

Beautiful sky the day of the party. 

We

Brazil 2015

My niece is growing so fast and is so smart--and not afraid of cats!

Same with my nephew who continues eating basically only meat. He ate my lasagna though. 

Good to see friends again.

Commencement on July 31

Receiving her Ph.D.

Representing the exchange students. 

My first TESOL graduates. 

Togane High at JIU

Students from Togane High School were at JIU for three days for an intensive English program (July 23, 24 & 27). On their last day here they met some JIU students from Slovakia, Colombia, China, USA, Canada, Australia and Nepal. 

Former students departing Japan

Some of my former students are departing Japan to either teach or go to graduate school abroad. We toasted to their success the other day. 

Asia Summer Program: Closing Ceremony

The Closing Ceremony of the Asia Summer Program 2015 was held here on the Togane Campus yesterday. Most of us had the impression students made good friends and that they are looking forward to participating in the program next time. In 2016 it will be held at Bangkok University. 

Representatives getting ready to receive certificates. 

Next host: Bangkok University

Last farewells before boarding the bus to Narita. 

Pot-luck lunch with Extension students

The Extension students cooked great food for us all on July 24. It´s so interesting to see the presentation and tastes of everyone. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy each other´s food the end of each semester. I prepared an artichoke salad with lots of local yellow and red tomatoes, cucumber--simple and refreshing. 

Matsuo High at JIU

Matsuo High School students spent the day at JIU on July 21. They are preparing for their studies abroad. They listened to presentations by our international students and also gave presentations on the Japanese social welfare system.

Violin by Rut at the reception.

Saying good-bye to the UCR group