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IUJ held its 2019 Graduation Ceremony

06/26/2019 in , , , /by

On Saturday, June 22nd, the IUJ Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony was held at the Koidego Cultural Hall in Uonuma. Students from both the Graduate School of International Management and the Graduate School of International Relations joined together to celebrate the culmination of their academic achievements alongside their families, friends, and IUJ faculty and staff. Introductory remarks from IUJ President Hiroyuki Itami President Itami started the ceremony by congratulating the Class of 2019 on their outstanding academic achievements. He mentioned that IUJ is a unique place for a number of reasons. Our university is located in a very rural setting, with graduate-level only programs and students from all over the […]

On media coverage about the University

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  As to the racial issues at our University that have been covered by several media since June 11, 2019, I would like to apologize once again for all the inconvenience this may have caused to many people.   On March 11th, there was a post in our suggestion-box requesting the University to do something about bad body odor that came from persons from a certain specific area. On the same day, the staff of the university in charge posted a memo on the bulletin board asking to tell the staff their names, along with the aforementioned post.   Students from the certain specific area complained against this posting, saying that putting the […]

The Japan Times (June 4th)/ PhD Candidate Michael Bosack had a piece titled “Why Japanese mediation of U.S. -Iran tensions makes sense”

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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

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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 =====

A special campus event “The Journey” was successfully held

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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 […]

IUJ celebrated Africa Day on May 25th

05/27/2019 in , , , , , /by

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”

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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

IUJ is participationg in a Fair for internatinal students in Tokyo on Saturday July 6th

05/27/2019 in , , , , /by

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 […]

The Africa Day event will be held by IUJ African community on Saturday, May 25th

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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 =====