The Japan Times (June 12th)/ PhD Candidate Michael Bosack had a piece titled “China’s Senkaku Islands ambition” The article can be read in full at https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/06/12/commentary/japan-commentary/chinas-senkaku-islands-ambition/#.XQHWfhb7SUl
The Japan Times (June 4th)/ PhD Candidate Michael Bosack had a piece titled “Why Japanese mediation of U.S. -Iran tensions makes sense” The article can be read in full at https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/06/04/commentary/japan-commentary/japanese-mediation-u-s-iran-tensions-makes-sense/#.XQHZSRb7SUl
IUJ will hold its 2019 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 22 at Koidego Cultural Hall in Uonuma city on the following schedule. Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019 10:00-12:10 Conferment of Master’s Degree Certificate Venue: Koidego Cultural Hall (Great Hall) 12:10-13:00 Celebration Party Venue: Koidego Cultural hall (Public Square in front of Small Hall) 15:00-15:20 Class Tree Unveiling by Graduates Venue: IUJ Alumni Forest (It may be cancelled if it rains.) The event will be live-streamed on IUJ official YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/TubeIUJ ===== Contact: Office of General Affairs 025-779-1111 =====
On Saturday June 8th, IUJ hosted “The Journey”, a special campus event where six students shared their own life journeys with the audience. The presentations were moving and thought provoking, with each speaker bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Nguyên Thuy Duong “Micro Moments that shape who we are” Duong spoke about the idea of micro moments having the ability to alter who we are. Often, people assume that big life events are what shapes a person, but the significance of micro moments can’t be underestimated since they compound and accumulate. Micro moments also have the power to change someone else’s day – you may smile at […]
Africa Day is celebrated on May 25th and commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. IUJ celebrated Africa Day with a mini-conference event focusing on the bright economic prospects and investment opportunities across the continent. The conference theme was The Future is in Africa and included five presentations by IUJ representatives from different African regions – the North, South, East, West, and Central areas. We were also fortunate to have two guest speakers at the event. North Africa The North African presentation focused on six key reasons to invest in the region. These included factors such as global market access, strong infrastructure and trade corridors, competitive […]
The New York Times (May 9th)/ PhD Candidate Michael Bosack was quoted in the article titled “New North Korea Concerns Flare as Trump’s Signature Diplomacy Wilts” The article can be read in full at https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/09/world/asia/north-korea-missile.html#click=https://t.co/GFs1xiDCeS
Living in Japan right now, and looking to further your education? The Japan Student Services Organization is holding a college guidance fair for international students in Tokyo on Saturday, July 6th from 10am until 4pm, to give prospective students insight into what the schools have to offer. This Fair is applicable to those interested in applying to Japanese Universities for the 2020 academic year or in the near future. The event will give participants the opportunity to find out more about what the universities have to offer. IUJ welcomes you at our booth. IUJ was established in 1982 as the first graduate school in Japan which all courses are taught in English. More […]
IUJ’s African community are hosting an Africa Day event on Saturday, May 25th from 11am. The event will start off at the MLIC 3rd floor with a mini-conference styled program, highlighting economic and business prospects across the continent. After the mini-conference proceedings, the event will move outside to the barbecue area for a chance to network in a relaxed setting. ===== Contact: Public Relations Office of Admissions and Career Support media@iuj.ac.jp 025-779-1539 =====
On May 16, 2019, the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM), IUJ proudly announced the establishment of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Chapter at GSIM. As an AACSB-accredited business school, GSIM earned the right to establish a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international premier honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in AACSB accredited business schools. The BGS Chapter established at GSIM is the second one in Japan. The BGS induction ceremony was held at Matsushita Library & Information Center (MLIC) Hall at IUJ. GSIM students, faculty, and staff members participated in the ceremony. At the ceremony, GSIM Dean Wenkai Li led the induction session encouraging GSIM […]
The Japan Times (May 9th)/ PhD Candidate Michael Bosack had a piece titled “The market is open for Japan and North Korea” The article can be read in full at https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/05/09/commentary/japan-commentary/market-open-japan-n-korea/#.XNkGZRT7SUk