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Entrance Ceremony Held for 2nd Annual Class of Japan-China Joint Ph.D. Program

On May 30th, the entrance ceremony for students enrolled in the 2nd annual Japan-China Joint Ph.D. Program was held at China’s Dalian University of Technology.

Faculty members from Josai International University as well as the three participating Chinese Universities (Dalian University of Technology, Dalian University of Foreign Languages, and Northeastern University) were in attendance to congratulate the ten incoming students.

During opening greetings from Du Feng Gang, Chair of Dalian University of Technology’s School of Foreign Languages, and Chen Yan, Head of Dalian University of Foreign Language’s Japan Studies Center, Chancellor MIZUTA presented certificates of acceptance to the nervously awaiting students.

Speaking on behalf of the incoming students, Associate Professor of Japanese at Dalian University of Foreign Languages, Liu Xiao Hua said, “The Chinese media reported that, owing to the terrible calamity that befell Japan on March 11, Narita airport would be non-operational the following day. Nevertheless, faculty members from Josai International University were on the first departing flight to Dalian on the 12th in order to attend our entrance ceremony. Having communicated their intense enthusiasm for the Japan-China Joint Ph.D. Program, it is with great pleasure and not a little nervousness that we gather here for this event. While many difficulties lie ahead, it is my hope that we can all work together to overcome them,” moving the audience with her words.

Chancellor MIZUTA then greeted the audience by saying, “This being the second year of the program, I foresee courses and student instruction proceeding even more smoothly than before. Receiving one’s doctorate is a very challenging process, but under the guidance of your professors, I hope that you will work hard to realize your goals for the future.”

 

Entrance Ceremony for the Japan-China Joint Ph.D. Program

Entrance Ceremony for the Japan-China
Joint Ph.D. Program

Entrance Ceremony in Progress

Entrance Ceremony in Progress

 

Student Receives Certificate of Acceptance from Chancellor Mizuta

Student Receives Certificate of Acceptance from
Chancellor Mizuta

A Speech from the Class Spokesperson

A Speech from the Class Spokesperson


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