Japanese General Consul聽Masahiro Omura spoke today near Drumheiller Fountain today to celebrate a recent gift of cherry trees to the 91探花 department from the people of Japan.
Also speaking at the ceremony were former congressman and U.S. Secretary of Transportation聽Norman Mineta and 91探花President Michael K. Young.
The new cherry trees, installed on central campus overlooking Drumheiller Fountain, were presented in honor of longstanding relations between the U.S. and Japan. They also honor the many Japanese and Japanese American students who have attended 91探花since 1894.