When Dr. Robert C. Koepp reflects on the 30-year history of the partnership between Illinois College and Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, he speaks about the concepts of shared humanity, longstanding friendship and personal connection.

This edition of the Quarterly features the College’s growing international footprint, with a particular focus on IC’s engagement in Asia and the Pacific Rim.

Sue Briggs Ishimori ’89 recently celebrated her 23rd wedding anniversary with husband Nozomu as they always do, by toasting the friendship of Dr. Koepp and Dr. Yamamoto.

A group from Illinois College on the Views of Japan Trip celebrates the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Illinois College and Ritsumeikan University.