Brotherhood Spotlight: Derek Kuwahara '09
11/29/07
By Yun Wang (2010)
Brother Derek Kuwahara ’09 is known throughout the Wesleyan campus for his academic involvement, athletic talent, and cultural p ride. His academic interests consist mainly of his Economics and Pre-med double major. For two semesters in a row, Brother Kuwahara has been a teaching apprentice for ECON 300 (Quantitative Methods in Economics). He was appointed to the position by faculty and peers. His expertise in the field of Economics is also one of the many reasons he was inducted into the International Economics Honors Society. Using the material he is currently learning in his many advanced classes, Brother Kuwahara hopes to pursue a future career in either finance or medicine.
Outside the classroom, Brother Kuwahara throws javelin for Wesleyan’s varsity track and field team. Brother Kuwahara is also extremely connected with Wesleyan’s Japanese community. He is co-president of the Wesleyan Japan Society, a student group that promotes opportunities for Wesleyan students to learn more about Japanese culture and heritage. In the fall, Brother Kuwahara will also be in charge of many cultural events such as the International Food Fair and the Mahbuhay dance production. Brother Kuwahara has demonstrated that he is not just exemplary, but an outstanding Brother of the Xi Chapter.
