Our journey to Mérida, Mexico, was an unforgettable experience filled with cultural immersion, historical exploration, and meaningful connections. Members of the trip included LRSCC President Dr. Maxine Hankins Cain, Commissioner Dr. Rubén Martinez, and Ms. Roxanne Truhn, who shared their passion for learning and discovery throughout the adventure. The group travelled to Mérida May 11-14,…
In the first student exchange after the COVID-19 pandemic, Holt High School hosted 22 students from sister city Asan, South Korea from January 21st – February 14th. For three weeks, our guests attended English Camp, enjoyed skiing in Brighton, and attended classes. 20 Lansing area families served as hosts for the students and teachers. Thank you…
LRSS Commissioner Dr. Rubén O. Martinez was the featured cover story in the Winter 2023 issue of Adelante Forward. In the article “In Pursuit of a Higher Social Order”, his accomplishments and service are highlighted, including his service to Michigan State University, United States Army, and the greater Lansing multicultural community. In addition to being a published…
In a surprise honor, LRSSC President Emeritus Barbara Roberts Mason was awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award at the Annual MLK Commission Luncheon on January 16, 2023 by her friend and colleague Mr. Tony Baltimore. In her remarks, Roberts Mason stressed the urgency of action and the importance of facilitating and embracing…
In 2023, the first exchange education after pandemic, will take place from 1/27/23 to 2/13/23. 22 students from Asan City will come to Holt High School and spend their stay with 20 host families. They will study with American students in class rooms. Many thanks to Holt High School, LRSCC, Mayor Schor and president Paul…
Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission, lansingsc@gmail.comFriday, March 24, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT)Lansing, MI Purchase Tickets Here Daniel J. Lohrmann is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, technologist and author. During his distinguished career, Dan has served global organizations in the public and private sectors in a variety of executive leadership capacities, including enterprise-wide…
Consul General Kazuyuki Katayama, Ph.D., diplomatic representative to Michigan at the Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit recently paid a courtesy visit to Mayor Virg Bernero on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. While in Lansing, he took time to attend the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission’s new member orientation luncheon. The seven newly elected Commissioners gathered with…
Asan, Korea Students Visit Lansing Area
SUMMER EXCHANGE PROGRAM: STUDENTS FROM SOUTH KOREA EXPERIENCE AMERICAN LIFE AND ENGLISH STUDIES On July 19, 2013, twenty two Middle School Students from Lansing’s sister city, Asan, South Korea, with two of their teachers as part of a reciprocal educational exchange program in the Capital Region. They will study English as Second Language (ESL) for…
A group of middle school students from the Lansing area and LRSCC representatives led by Dr. Lee have arrived safely in Asan, South Korea. For an up-to-date account of their activities and pictures of their many experiences, please visit asan2013.blogspot.com.