On June 17, Chancellor Mizuta was presented an honorary doctoral degree from Szent István University’s Economics department as part of the school’s commencement ceremony. At present Josai is involved in a number of academic exchanges with Szent István, including student, faculty, and research in the field of tourism.
Honorary Doctoral Degree Ceremony at Szent István |
Dean Villanyi Gives His Congratulatory Speech |
Dean Villányi cited Chancellor Mizuta’s contributions to Japan-Hungary relations and her outstanding achievements as both a scholar and university administrator as reasons for the award.
Chancellor Mizuta expressed her gratitude at receiving the honor and, having been exposed to the rich history of Japan-Hungary relations, pledged to work even harder to build this relationship in the name of human welfare. In closing, Chancellor Mizuta gave her heartfelt thanks to the people of Hungary for their support during the recent disaster in Japan. She then presented to Szent István University a Japanese doll from Josai, made in commemoration of the occasion.
Presentation of Honorary Doctorate
Chancellor Mizuta’s Acceptance Speech |
Presenting the Commemorative Doll to Szent István |
The previous evening the Josai delegation was received by Dean Villányi, Vice President László Guth, and Professor László Vasa along with their spouses for the Honorary Doctoral Degree Dinner Ceremony. In the company of a delegation from Southern Bohemia University, whose Rector was also to receive an honorary doctorate, the Josai group was treated to a performance of Hungarian dance, and a view of the University’s splendid botanical garden, allowing them to enjoy the fruits of this academic exchange.
Dinner Ceremony |
Hungarian Dance Performance |
Szent István University’s Botanical Garden