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The 68th Foundation Anniversary is held

Gifu University marked the 68th Foundation Anniversary and held a commemorative ceremony at the university auditorium on June 1, 2017.

First, President Hisataka Moriwaki spoke about the ranking of Gifu University based on the world university ranking data in the "President Report." He expressed his strong resolve to make the university a region-based core base as well as an international hub in specified fields in order to fulfil a bigger role in society.

The 2nd Ceremony for Commendation of Gifu University Alumni Association President was held, which was followed by the recipients' keynote speeches. The Commendation of this year went to:

  • Mr. Hiroyasu Yamakawa who graduated from the School of Medicine, Gifu University. While he works as a director of emergency department of a local hospital, he was awarded the Emperor's Cup for the 53rd Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival as forestry business operator.
  • Mr. Toichi Takenaka, a graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture (presently, the Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences) of Gifu University. He serves as Chairman of Japan Health Sciences Foundation and is making a great contribution to pharmaceutical industry.

Besides these awarding, the following events took place:

  • Title Conferment for Professor Emeritus (for 14 people)
  • Commendation of Teaching and Administrative Staff (for 6 people)
  • Commendation of Students (for 20 people)
  • Presentation of Certificates of Gratitude for Contributors and,
  • Singing of Gifu University Song

In the 49th Gifu University Forum, part of the 68th Foundation Anniversary and was held on the same day, the invited guest speaker, Ms. Kimiko Murofushi, President of Ochanomizu University gave a speech titled, "Women Education in Trans-Border Society - Women Power Shining in the World." She introduced the history of Ochanomizu University and various support programs for woman researchers. She said, "Women have the power to fly over the world by transcending borders." The audience was intently listening to her perspectives on roles of women in society.

Around 200 people including current and former teaching and administrative staff, students, alumni and citizens took part in the anniversary events and the forum. It was a great opportunity for all the attendees to wish for the university's further growth and prosperity in the years to come.

Gifu University holds the foundation anniversary commemorative events on June 1 every year.
We look forward to your participation in the next 69th Foundation Anniversary.

The 68th Foundation Anniversary Program

  • Date and Time : Thursday. June 1, 2017 2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m
  • Venue : Gifu University Auditorium
  • Program
    ・Orchestra Performance
    ・President Report
    ・Title Conferment for Professor Emeritus
    ・Commendation of Teaching and Administrative Staff
    ・Commendation of Students
    ・Presentation of Certificates of Gratitude for Contributors
    ・Commendation of Gifu University Alumni Association President
    ・Keynote Speeches by the Recipients of Commendation of Gifu University Alumni
       Association President
    ・Singing of Gifu University Song
    ・The 49th Gifu University Forum
      Title: "Women Education in Trans-Border Society - Women Power Shining in the World."
      Speaker: Ms. Kimiko Murofushi, President of Ochanomizu University

2017.06.12

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