Sachiko Masuoka, an 85-year old survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, served as one of four experts featured in a unique panel discussion, March 14. Sponsored by the history department and coordinated by fellow panelist Tanya Maus, assistant professor of history, the panel provided guests the opportunity to explore the reasons for the bombings. It also created awareness regarding their historical significance, and asked them to reflect upon
how they have come to be remembered – or forgotten.

In addition, the discussion kicked off an exhibit “Under the Mushroom Cloud: Reflecting on the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” March 14-April
12. Created by the Hiroshima Peace Museum, the exhibit promoted world peace and abolition of nuclear weapons and included full-color posters with text, images and artwork that explained the effects of the bombings upon the citizens of Hiroshima and Nagasaki