Kumamoto University Alumni Meeting takes place in Hanoi, Vietnam
On March 27th, 2018, a Kumamoto University Alumni Meeting was held in Hanoi city, Vietnam. Thanks to the cooperation of Associate Professor Bach, National University of Civil Engineering, who had previously studied abroad in Kumamoto University, 15 Vietnamese former Kumamoto University students, Mrs. Do Hoang Ngan and Mr. Hoang Van Nhan, the Deputy Chairman of Japan Alumni of Vietnam (JAV), participated in the meeting.
Beginning with a greeting by Prof. Bach, Kumamoto University Vice President Prof. Takashima, Adviser Consultant of Kumamoto University Dr. Furukawa, and Mr. Hoang Van Nhan gave speeches and expressed the hope for further exchange between Kumamoto and Vietnam. After that, participants introduced themselves and Prof. Quitain of the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies gave a presentation on recent activities at Kumamoto University. Lastly, Prof. Torii, the Vice Director of the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, made closing remarks. Participants enjoyed reunions with friends and traded opinions on future exchange with faculties of Kumamoto University.
We will keep working towards establishing the Vietnam Alumni Association, which would be the third official overseas alumni association of Kumamoto University.
(From left) Prof. Bach and Prof. Takashima
Participants in the 2018 alumni reunion in Vietnam
His Excellency, the Honorable Richard Court, Australia Ambassador to Japan pays a courtesy call on Kumamoto University
IELTS Academic test on July 21
IELTS Academic test will be held in the General Education Building as follows;
Date/time: July 21, 2018 from 8: 00 to 18: 20
Place: Kurokami North E1 (General Education Building)
*E1 on the map: http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/about/access/campus/
Targets: Students, faculty and staff of Kumamoto University, as well as people from the public
Schedule of the test day:
8: 00-12: 00 Reception /Listening /Reading /Writing
13: 00 -18: 20 Speaking (individual interview)
Application period: Saturday, April 21 – Monday, July 2 **June 27, if payment is through convenience stores
Examination fee: ¥ 25,380 (tax included)
Application method:
(1)For students, faculty and staff of Kumamoto University, apply with the instructions shown below;
Instructions for IELTS application 2018.7.21 **English instruction is on page 4.
(2)Public applicants: Please apply through Eiken IELTS website; http://www.eiken.or.jp/ielts/en/apply/
Notes: Please apply as soon as possible, due to the capacity of the facility.
Organized by Eiken Foundation of Japan
Co-organized by Kumamoto University
Japanese Language Course for Beginners
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies will start a special Japanese Language Course for Beginners. Any international student and researcher who belong to Kumamoto University and have not learned Japanese can join this course. And this course is also open to their spouses.
Period: May 21 to July 5, 2018
Day and Time: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00AM~12:00PM
*No classes on June 11 and 14.
Place: Classroom 1C on the 1st floor of the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies (Kurokami North Campus)
Eligibility: Those who satisfy all the following conditions.
● Have not learned Japanese before and understand basic English.
● Are Kumamoto University Student/Faculty/Researcher and/or their spouses.
● Can attend all 12 classes.
Fixed Number: up to 10 people
Fee: FREE (Textbooks (around 2,000 yen) must be purchased by participants)
Level: Beginner
Application Deadline: May 17 (Wed.) 5:00 p.m.
How to Apply: Download the application form and submit the form by email to glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Contact: College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies
TEL:096-342-2091 Email: glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Japanese Language Course poster
