Professor Leo Hanami is the winner of the 2010 Robert W. Kenny Award for Innovative Teaching. The Kenny award is offered to an outstanding teacher in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, who has inspired students by teaching in creative, innovative ways as demonstrated in his course Love and Politics: The Tale of Genji.
Prof. Hanami accepted the award with humility. “I do not consider myself to be a 'special' teacher, only one who is dedicated to his students, the field and the integrity of our Japanese Program,” said Prof. Hanami. But those who have been in his class know exactly how special he is: former students describe him as an “amazing educator,” his lectures as “dynamic and engaging.” He is also well-known for his “fun” and “approachable” personality. We sincerely thank Prof. Hanami for doing what he does and being his amazing self!
