Entries by Public Relations

International University of Japan names new president

07/07/2017 in , , , /by

The International University of Japan Board of Trustees has selected the school’s next president, who was introduced on July 3.  Dr. Hiroyuki Itami will become the 12th president on September 1.  He will replace Dr. Kimio Kase who step down from his position on August 31, 2017.  President Kase has served as president since October 1, 2015.   Dr. Hiroyuki Itami Profile: Present Position: Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University, 2008- Outside Auditor, JFE Holdings, 2010- Outside Auditor, Mitsui OSK Lines, 2011-   Doctoral: Ph.D., Graduate School of Industrial Administration, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, August 1972 Master: Master of Commerce, Graduate Division, Hitotsubashi University, March 1969 College: Bachelor of Commerce, Department of Commerce, […]

IUJ held its Graduation Ceremony 2017

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IUJ held its 2017 Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 24 at Koidego Cultural Hall in Uonuma City.  This year 97 students graduated from the Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) and 67 students graduated from the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) for a total of 164 students representing 41 countries and regions who earned master’s degrees.  The total number of our alumni network is now 4,173 in 122 countries and regions. The class of 2017 was celebrated to fly to the world.  Congratulations to all, class of 2017! The event was broadcast live on line. It can be viewed here.   Below are parts of passionate speeches given by […]

The IUJ Info. Session in Tokyo on Saturday, July 22

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The IUJ Info. Session will be held in Tokyo on Saturday, July 22.  We will explain about IUJ, Admissions and scholarship information, and our Alumni will tell you about their experiences at IUJ.  We welcome all of you who are interested in IUJ: Where the World Gathers. Info. Session in TOKYO Date: Saturday, July 22, 2017 Time: PM2:00 – PM4:00 Location: IUJ Tokyo Office (Harks Roppongi Bldg.2F, 6-15-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan) <Tentative Schedule> 13:30- Reception starts 14:00- Greetings 14:05- IUJ DVD show 14:10- Explanation about IUJ, Master’s programs of the GSIM & GSIR, and Admissions & Scholarship Info. 14:50- Break 15:00- Alumni’s Experiences at IUJ 15:15- Q & […]

The IUJ Info. Session in Tokyo on Saturday, June 17

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The IUJ Info. Session will be held in Tokyo on Saturday, June 17.  We will explain about IUJ, Admissions and scholarship information, and our Alumni will tell you about their experiences at IUJ.  We welcome all of you who are interested in IUJ where the world gathers. Info. Session in TOKYO Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017 Time: PM2:00 – PM4:00 Location: IUJ Tokyo Office (Harks Roppongi Bldg.2F, 6-15-21 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Japan) <Tentative Schedule> 13:30- Reception starts 14:00- Greetings 14:05- IUJ DVD show 14:10- Explanation about IUJ, Master’s programs of the GSIM & GSIR, and Admissions & Scholarship Info. 14:50- Break 15:00- Alumni’s Experiences at IUJ 15:15- Q & […]

Graduation Ceremony, class of 2017

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IUJ Graduation Ceremony will be held on following schedule. Date: June 24 (Sat), 2017 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 Open Campus will be held on August 1

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Event: Open Campus for prospective applicants Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Time: AM 11:00  –  PM 4:00 Location: IUJ Campus (777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata prefecture) MAP IUJ will hold the Open Campus on August 1 (Tue). The main purpose of this Open Campus is observing Intensive English Program (IEP) Classes. IEP provides intermediate- to advanced-level English training for people who need practical English skills.  For the last several years, the IEP has also included groups of students on IMF scholarships who study here for the summer and then enroll at other universities in Japan and Summer-Only Professionals who will return to their respective workplaces after the summer. With students from a number of diverse cultures and professional group, […]

Assistant Professor Yuki Yanai’s book was published.

06/13/2017 in , , , /by

We are pleased to announce that the following new book was published. ———————————————————————————— TITLE: Growth, Crisis, Democracy: The Political Economy of Social Coalitions and Policy Regime Change [Chapter 7 “Political Reformation of Social Coalitions for Elections” ] Editors: Hideko Magara, and Bruno Amable CONTRIBUTING SCHOLAR: Yuki Yanai ———————————————————————————— You can view the details  from the site listed below. https://www.iuj.ac.jp/research/outputs/books.cfm

8th Minamiuonuma Gourmet Marathon Race

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The 8th Minami Uonuma Gourmet Marathon race was held on June 11 (Sun). IUJ was the 7th Aid station of the half marathon race, students supported the water supply and many members of the IUJ community came out to cheer the runners who included IUJ’s some faculties, students and staffs. Our all loud cheers awarded a prize of cheering contest this year again.   Comments from Students： Ms. Andelyn Noza, Graduate School of International Relations, a runner It was a great experience to join the 8th Gourmet Marathon 2017 in Minamiounuma City in Niigata.  As a foreign participant, I was able to witness how cheerful and supportive Japanese people in the whole […]

Study in Japan Fair in Taiwan on July 8 and 9, 2017

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IUJ will participate in JASSO Study in Japan Fair 2017 in Taiwan on July 8 and 9.  It will be nice chance to know more about IUJ.  Please visit our booth!   Event:   JASSO Study-in-Japan Fair 2017 (Taiwan)   Date:   Saturday, July 8, 2017   Sunday, July 9, 2017   Time:   11:00 ~ 17:00   10:45 ~ 17:00   Venue:   Kaohsiung Exhibition Center MAP   Taipei World Trade Center MAP   Application Form:   July 8 in Kaohsiung    July 9 in Taipei city To get more chance to see us, please visit our web page for the schedule of IUJ Info. Session / Open Campus / Fairs in 2017-2018.   […]

Union Minister for Border Affairs meets Myanmar students

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At the invitation of the Nippon Foundation, a Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt. Gen.  Ye Aung paid a visit to Japan to study technical and agricultural colleges and research and training centers as well as to discuss further cooperation between the Nippon Foundation and the Ministry of Border Affairs.  During the tour, the minister visited IUJ campus and met Myanmar students.  The minister was accompanied by Mr. Hideo Watanabe, Chairman of Japan-Myanmar Association, H.E. U Thurain Thant Zin, Myanmar ambassador in Tokyo, and Mr. Yuji Mori, Executive Director of the Nippon Foundation.   Introduction of Myanmar students by Prof. Myoe Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt. Gen. Ye Aung (Right) and President […]