Bill Thomas, Union's director of international programs, returned from a recent trip to Czech Technical University in Prague with an impressive souvenir.
In his luggage was a large medal from CTU, presented in recognition of his work with the Czech exchange program, which sends about 20 Union engineering students to CTU (for one semester) and brings to Union 10 of their Czech counterparts (for the year).
“CTU Medal, First Class” was presented to Thomas at a special reception along with a citation for his “work as a teacher, his pastoral care for Czech students, his enthusiasm, his commitment and major contribution to the successful development of the exchange program between Union College and CTU in Prague.”
The exchange, begun in 1996, has sent about 80 Union students to CTU; about 40 CTU students have come to Union.