Safety Valve

To my Japanese students: During the years I have been at this University I have had the pleasure of knowing many of you as my students and friends. In the months or years to come when you may be forced to sever your relations with the university and this region I hope that you will remember me as I shall remember you with feelings of loyalty and trust.
I have only one practical suggestion. As times goes on it might happen that you would wish some information on work you have done at the University, or you might just want to write a letter to your former professor. If you are ever in such a mood, please write to me. If I can answer your questions, I shall be happy to do so; if I can’t answer them I can at least write you a bit of innocent gossip about conditions here.
And we can all hope that the ties of friendship and loyalty that have bound us together go deeper than the transitory forces that are now tearing us apart.
Sincerely,
Sophus Keith Winther
Department of English