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Josai Forms Academic Exchange Agreement with Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco

On July 2, 2014, the Josai University Educational Corporation formed an academic exchange agreement with Italy’s Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco. This agreement was made possible through the introduction of Dr. Masanori Aoyagi, an archeologist and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs based in Italy.

Foundation President Paolo Del Bianco (left), Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Dr. Aoyagi (center), and Chancellor Mizuta (right) during the signing ceremony

Foundation President Paolo Del Bianco (left), Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Dr. Aoyagi (center),
and Chancellor Noriko Mizuta (right) during the signing ceremony

The Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco is a foundation established in 1998 in Florence, Italy under the motto “Life Beyond Tourism” with the goal of promoting interaction between foreign cultures as well as the value and importance of cultural heritage.
  Chancellor Mizuta, speaking before the official signing, said, “It is a great honor for Josai to form an academic exchange agreement with the Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco. In accordance with our program of international exchange, we are hoping that this most recent agreement will provide a foundation toward pursuing academic exchange agreements with Italian universities as well.” This was followed by opening remarks from foundation President Paolo Del Bianco who said, “I am very grateful for the warm welcome from Josai University Educational Corporation,” before proceeding with an introduction of his foundation. Dr. Aoyagi, the primary facilitator of this exchange agreement, also contributed remarks by saying, “It is my hope that this agreement will lead an active and very productive exchange.”

Following the signing, a discussion was held regarding the upcoming International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) event, Florence Youth and Heritage Festival to be held in Italy in November, 2014.

In closing, one can anticipate a variety of programs of exchange as a result of this most recent agreement.

Commemorative photo with visiting foundation members and Josai University Educational Corporation representatives

Commemorative photo with visiting foundation members and
Josai University Educational Corporation representatives


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