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  • Fri
    09
    Aug
    2024

    How Can the University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?

    8:30PM-9:30PM ETONLINE
    FUTI FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES- 2
     Title: How Can The University of Tokyo Expand Its Influence Globally?
    [東大が世界的に影響力を拡大していくためには？]
    Aug 9, 2024, Friday, 8.30pm-9.30pm+ (EDST) [Saturday, Aug 10, 9.30am~10.30am+, Japan] ONLINE
    Friends of UTokyo is pleased to present this online dialogue featuring three distinguished alumni: Professor Iwao Ojima, Mr. Ko-Yung Tung and Ms. Eri Furusawa. Dr. Ojima is an internationally renowned scientist and the Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Prof. Ko-Yung Tung is Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, was the Senior Vice President of the World Bank and partner at major international law firms. Ms. Eri Furusawa is an HR&A professional, an urban planner, and supports public- and private-sector clients on issues of equitable governance, inclusive community engagement, and climate change. Prof. Geeta Mehta will chair this event with Dr. Masako Osako facilitating the optional social gathering section. (All bios are at this page).
    This event is part of a series created to bring together UTokyo international alumni for encouraging dialogues among UTokyo alumni and friends.
    Abstract:
    The University of Tokyo is committed to serving the global public as outlined in the University charter. Under the leadership of the former President Gonokami in 2017, the University of Tokyo created the Future Society Initiatives (FSI) and has undertaken a variety of measures, including “the expansion of diversity and inclusiveness, the international visibility of UTokyo's potential, and the fostering of human resources capable of leading GX (green transformation)." Under the leadership of the current President, Prof. Fujii, the University has launched an initiative to establish a “College of Design” (tentative name) as part of its efforts to "create a model university for the 21st Century". Capitalizing on the extensive and diverse international experience of participating alumni, we expect to come up with deeper insight into the initiative as well as suggestions as to how alumni may help the university’s efforts, which will be conveyed to the office of the President Fujii.
    Format:          Zoom invite will be sent to people who RSVP
    Language:      English (panel discussion), English and Japanese (Q and A)
    RSVP:             Please RSVP by August 6 using the online registration form (https://forms.gle/BeR98krRYjCvcUGd8) or email info [at] friendsofutokyo.org  with 1) your name, 2) email address, 3) major and year of graduation at Tokyo, 4) current affiliation, 5) questions for the presenters.
    Organizer:      Friends of UTokyo (www.friendsofutokyo.org)
    Co-sponsors: Satsuki-kai America, FUTI Alumni Association (to be confirmed) and others
    Note: Photos taken during the session may be used in FUTI’s online and offline publications. Please inform the organizer prior to the lecture if you do not wish to be included in the photos.

     

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  • Sat
    12
    Sep
    2020

    ONLINE DIALOGUE SERIES: "Do You Hear the Sound of Hope?: Starting a Children’s Radio Program in Rwanda"

    10:00 am - 11:30 am ETOnline

    Satsuki-kai America and Friends of UTokyo (FUTI) are pleased to present an online dialogue with Ms. Akiko Sakaedani, formerly with UNICEF's Rwanda Office. She has recently published a book titled “Do you hear the sound of hope?” which discusses how she started Rwanda’s first radio program for children.

    ABSTRACT

    Rwanda is a beautiful country with thousands of green hills. Many families in the villages do not own a TV, and radio is the main media. Back in 2013, there was no radio programme for small children, however. It was all about news, sports, and pop songs. As a believer in Early Childhood Development, Akiko decided to create the first children’s radio programme in Rwanda.

    Date/Time Saturday, September 12, 2020 10am-11.30am (EDT UTC-4) [Sept. 12, 11pm, Japan Standard Time]

    Format Zoom invite will be sent to people who RSVP.

    Language Japanese

    RSVP Required. Please RSVP by September 9, 2020, by emailing to satsukiamerika[at]gmail.com with 1) your name, 2) email address, 3) major and year of graduation at Tokyo, 4) current affiliation, and 5) questions for the presenters.

    Organizer Satsuki-kai America

    Co-organizer Friends of UTokyo

    Photos Photos taken during the session may be used in FUTI’s online and offline publications. Please inform the organizer prior to the lecture if you do not wish to be included in the photos.

    Note: The opinions expressed during the dialogue may not necessarily represent those of the organizer or co-organizer.

    Biography Akiko Sakaedani Petrovic is an international development worker with 16 years of experience in Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East. She mostly works in the area of health communication, partnership and donor relations. She was the co-director of Egypt Japan Education Partnership in 2019-2020, and currently works at UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa to coordinate the communication response to COVID-19. Based on her experience in Rwanda from 2013-2018, she published a book in June 2020 from Chobunsha publishing company titled Kibo Kikoeru (Do you hear the sound of hope?). She was born in Tokyo, and graduated from University of Tokyo in 2001 majoring in anthropology. She holds a Master of Art’s Degree in Intercultural Communication, and Master of Science in Public Health. She is married and has a son.