We had a special treat -- we got to meet up with another Topekan in Fukuoka! Dr. Farley, the President of Washburn University in Topeka, told us he was here on a business trip. Washburn and the University of Fukuoka are sister schools and have an exchange program among students. (But we know, of course, that he just came here to visit us.)
Before meeting up with us on this trip, Dr. Farley was part of a symposium, received an honorary doctorate, and also spoke to a group of some 1,000 people. Apparently he is the 5th person *ever* to receive an honorary degree from the University of Fukuoka. What an honor! To celebrate, we took him to a yatai stand for dinner and ice cream crepes for dessert.
Before meeting up with us on this trip, Dr. Farley was part of a symposium, received an honorary doctorate, and also spoke to a group of some 1,000 people. Apparently he is the 5th person *ever* to receive an honorary degree from the University of Fukuoka. What an honor! To celebrate, we took him to a yatai stand for dinner and ice cream crepes for dessert.
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Apparently Dr. Farley abandoned his trademark bow tie for the casual setting of the yatai stand?
How fun to have a visitor from home. Love it!
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