Stephen Nussbaum

Steve was one of the kindest people I´ve ever met. When I was studying at Earlham for a year, he and Carmelita graciously invited me to their home several times and gave me the opportunity to interact with their children. At the time, I was a quiet student, struggling with English. Many years later, we ran into each other at the NAFSA annual conference, both working as international program coordinators. Steve spoke with such passion about how wonderful the Earlham College SICE Program was. I...

I met Stephen Nussbaum Sensei in 1989 when I was hired as a Japanese language teacher for the SICE program. He invited me to visit Earlham College to discuss the terms of my employment. He gave me a tour of Earlham, introduced me to his wife Carmelita, and welcomed me into his home, which was filled with many Japanese items. He showed me such warm hospitality. I remember having conversations about Japan and Japanese culture. Since it was the Easter season, he offered me hot cross buns and...