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IUJ’s Graduation Ceremony for 2016
IUJ’s Graduation Ceremony for 2016 was held on June 27. 158 students from 30 countries graduated in good standing.
In the congratulatory address, President Kimio Kase said that “Today is a special day for all of us. We expect that you can tell yourself that you have managed to realize yourself not only for your own sake and betterment but also towards others and the world. If so, IUJ and I personally will be happy. Living and working together, having face to face discussions, learning in an appropriate milieu are essential for IUJ. We ask you to extend your helping hand to us.”
In the congratulatory address, Chairman Shoei Utsuda said, ”You came here to IUJ in Minami-Uonuma to become leaders. You are so ready to begin your life of leadership. Be bold with grand aspirations when you stand as a leader. Behave selflessly. And devote yourself to the people working and interacting with you.”
Then IUJers warmly welcomed the special guest speaker, Mr. Masaru Onishi, the Director Chairman of Japan Airlines. He said that “For a company to survive and grow, we as a group need to have a sound mind. I sincerely hope you will use your conscience as a moral-compass to make good decisions.”
The IR valedictorian, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Truc from Vietnam said that “If our lifetime is a shinkansen train, then IUJ must be a definitely important destination in our life. We had joy, we had fun, we had everything here -together- who came from all over the world, have different genders, different backgrounds or conditions – have the same name from now on- IUJ alumni.”
The IM valedictorian, Ms. Nguyen Thu Thuy from Vietnam said that “We’ve learnt a lot from classes, but we’ve learnt from each other, from the beauty of diversity, from living together with people from all over the world. I believe what we have learnt here are crucial for our future success, and more than that, for us to better the world. ”
Congratulations, Class of 2016!
Minami Uonuma Gourmet Marathon Race
Minami Uonuma Gourmet Marathon race was held on June 12.
IUJ was the 7th Aid station of the half marathon race, 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.
Comment from Assistant Professor Nora Sharkasi, an Aid Volunteer:
“I really enjoyed it! It wasn’t only for the beauty of the crowed approaching the aid station and snatching the little cups of water from our hands,or recognizing IUJ runners
among the crowd and cheering hard for everyone, or appreciating the creative costumes and smiles of the runners despite tiredness, it was really the joy of being able to help
and aid them in any way possible. I learned how to cheer in Japanese from the Japanese volunteers and we worked amazingly well together.
Who knows, next year I might be one of the runner for IUJ! The experience is quite inspiring– I am already thinking of a cool costume for that.
Minami Uonuma Gourmet Marathon Race Website▼
“The 5th HR Network Conference” was held
On Friday, June 3, 2016, “5th HR Network Conference was held at the IUJ campus. This Conference aimed to promote the globalization of human resources, as well as to exchange views, ideas and concerns among company guests from different industries of the Global Partnership companies and some other companies.
Mr. Maruyama of Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd and Mr. Takai of HAYS Recruiting made a presentation of Adoption in Asia Trends and Challenges for Japanese companies.
The participants had a group discussion based on “Adoption trend of the Asian region, security, upbringing fixation of the global talented person” etc., which were divided into groups of five or six people and one student currently studying at IUJ.
The participants had an interaction and friendly conversations with IUJ students over drinks and a buffet dinner at the reception after the conference. All of us at IUJ would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the guests who participated in the 5th “HR Network Conference.”