Monthly Archives: November 2013

Dear friends,

Please let us introduce our internship program in response to the inquiry
“Internships in Japan?” from Jeffrey Angles, Associate Professor, Western
Michigan University.

Since 2007, Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) at Temple
University Japan Campus (TUJ), has hosted summer interns from many
universities across the world. These unpaid summer internships for non-TUJ
students (undergraduate and graduate) offer a unique opportunity to spend a
productive summer in Tokyo. You can find out more about the program at
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/internship-program/

The interns to work as research associates with faculty members, help
organize conferences, or work on special projects with TUJ administrators.
Interns have worked on organizing major academic symposia, assisted faculty
in their research (in the fields of history, anthropology, sociology,
international relations, communications and literature) and co-written
articles. For students who have their own research project (such as writing
a senior thesis), programs may be devised that suit their interests while
contributing to the research activities of TUJ faculty.

Interns participate in seminars and discussion groups at TUJ, visits to
museums, businesses, embassies, and interesting sights in Tokyo and
Yokohama.

TUJ encourages interns to take advantage of their time in Tokyo by
attending conferences and other cultural events. Interns will be provided
with networking opportunities in the professional communities of Japanese
academia and government, and can participate in tours and other activities
both within Tokyo and across Japan, which TUJ sponsors for its own students
during its session.

We just started recruiting the interns for summer 2014. We would appreciate
if you could forward the information to the appropriate person/department
at your school and spread a word out.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
icas@tuj.temple.edu.

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Robert Dujarric, Director
Kyle Cleveland, Associate Director
Eriko Kawaguchi, Coordinator

Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)
Temple University, Japan Campus
http://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas/
icas@tuj.temple.edu

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Dear everyone,

I would like to introduce you that Japan Foundation New York Japanese Language Program will be offering Conversation Café as follows:

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Place: The Nippon Club (145 West 57^th Street, New York, NY 10019)

What: Chat in Japanese with native speakers and fellow Japanese leaners over a cup of Japanese tea, soft drinks and snacks! Moderated by our Japanese instructor, you will learn about Japanese culture and language in a relaxed atmosphere. Topic will be “New Year’s Traditions in Japan.” Great opportunities to refresh your memory, make new friends and preview JF Japanese Language Course. Join us for a fun and interactive conversation!

Fee: $5/person (refreshments included) at the door. Cash or check only.

Registration: Space is limited and RSVP is required. To RSVP, please email the following information to jpcourse@jfny.org.

– Name

– Phone number

– Email address

– Japanese language proficiency level (i.e. no experience, beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.)

More Information: http://www.jfny.org/language/events.html

Sincerely,

Toshihiro Kaneko

Japan Information Center

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/b/01.html

Japan Info e-Newsletter

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/c/index.html

Consulate General of Japan in New York

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/html/index.html

Twitter: @JapanCons_NY

299 Park Avenue, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10171

Tel: 212-418-4456

This Thursday, November 21, during club hours in room VC 10-165, Baruch Japan Club will be having our semestral Food Day! For students who are fans of Japanese food, we encourage you to join us. Food Day aims to teach people about certain facets of Japanese cuisine every semester and let our members try these cultural foods. For those who have attended this event before, Baruch Japan Club welcomes everyone back to learn more about some Japanese food’s origins and how they are prepared!

As an added treat, this Tuesday from 5:30PM to 8:00PM, Japanese Anime Asylum (JAA) is having a movie night featuring Hayao Miyazaki’s movie, “From Up on Poppy Hill.” Popcorn and soda will be sold to help fundraise for Relay for Life. Japan Club officers will be attending and are encouraging everyone to join us in room 2-125.

Please share this message with your students and invite them to join us!

Best regards,

Gen Hua Tan
Assistant Secretary | Baruch Japan Club

Dear prospective participants,

I am writing to invite you to take part in Harvard Summer School’s 8-week program at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.  Students enroll in 2
courses:  Professor Mikael Adolphson  s course, “Japan: Tradition and Transformation,” which explores the nation’s tumultuous move to modernity.
Professor James Robson’s course, “Introduction to the Study of East Asian Religions,” covers the development and history of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and various forms of popular religion in a cross-cultural setting.  Students reside with local families where they have a prime opportunity to experience the Japanese way of life.  In addition, a myriad of field trips coincide seamlessly with coursework, linking the classroom with the surrounding city.  Non-credit Japanese language instruction with Doshisha staff is provided for students with no previous exposure to the Japanese language.

For detailed information on the program and application instructions please visit:
http://www.summer.harvard.edu/programs/study-abroad/kyoto-japan

Details —
Students must be at least 18 years old, have completed at least 1 year of college or be a first-year student, and be in good academic standing to apply
Application deadline: January 30, 2014
Program Dates: June 8 to August 2, 2014
Cost: TBA (approx. $7,750), and includes the following:
– Tuition
– Room and some meals
– All scheduled excursions and extracurricular activities

In addition to the program fee, students are responsible for:
– A health insurance fee (waived if students have US insurance that provides coverage outside the United States)
– Transportation to and from Kyoto
– The cost of passports and visas (if the latter is needed)
– Any immunizations

As the weather gets chillier, Japan Club would like to invite your students to an opportunity to practice their winter Japanesevocabulary! This Thursday November 14^th, we are hosting our second Japanese Conversation Class during club hours from 12:45PM to 2:05PM in room VC 10-165.

All are welcome to attend, no fluency required!

Additionally, this Friday November 15^th, Baruch Japan Club is holding our second social event. We had so much fun during the first one and we encourage everyone to join us again. This time it will be at Sushi Park (121 E 2nd Avenue, between 7th St and St. Marks Pl).

To attend our second social event, they must RSVP via the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kl7bsxi-RkkR784FTP8IQlouwPFvpNalW8b2nzdJizY/viewform

Best regards,

Gen Hua Tan

Assistant Secretary | Baruch Japan Club

From:  Valeria L. Hymas, Post-Graduate & National Fellowships Advisor

Thursday, November 21, 12:45pm to 2:00pm, NVC 13-150

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides funding for graduate school as preparation for a career in government or public service. Truman Scholars participate in leadership development programs and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. U.S. citizens and nationals who are in their junior year of full time undergraduate study are eligible to apply.

This spotlight presentation provides an overview of the Truman Scholarship and other related fellowships in public service and civic engagement. There are fellowships and scholarships to help pay for graduate school; to fund professional development opportunities through internships; to conduct research; to study abroad; and to work for the good of your community. The session offers advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity and gives suggestions on competition strategies.

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.

For more information contact: Valeria Hymas, Fellowships Advisor, Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu

Valeria L. Hymas

Post-Graduate & National Fellowships Advisor

Baruch College

137 East 25^th Street, Suite 306

New York, NY 10010

City University of New York

Phone: 646-312-2129

Office: 306

Email:  Valeria.Hymas@baruch.cuny.edu