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Lecture by filmmaker Linda Ohama

Topic: Obachan’s Garden & The Kids Quilt Project Location: Sagamihara Campus, Room E-104 Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Time: 1:10 PM to 2:40 PM (3rd period) Ms. Linda Ohama is an award-winning Japanese-Canadian filmmaker who produced and directed the film … Continue reading

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Inspirational Videos

Everyone knows about YouTube and it’s hard to go a day without watching at least one video that’s been uploaded there. Despite its usefulness, many of the videos on YouTube are trivial and some are even mean spirited. I just … Continue reading

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Taking part in “Meetups”

Connect with English speakers, as well as native speakers of various other languages, face-to-face through Meetup.com. This is NOT a dating site. It’s a website that was set up to help people connect with groups of individuals who have common … Continue reading

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Oxford Study Tour at Hertford College

Each year, Oxford University’s Hertford College organizes a three-week study tour for the students in AGU’s English Department, and a small number of students from other AGU departments who are interested in participating. The study tour involves intensive communicative English … Continue reading

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IE Orientation for Teachers 2012

The 19th Annual Faculty Development Symposium on University English Teaching (AKA IE Orientation) will take place on Friday, April 6th this year. Several teachers in the IE Program have generously agreed to speak on issues of common interest, including apps … Continue reading

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English Theatrical Performance: The Crucible

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” will be performed by the Tokyo International Players from March 1st – March 4th. There will be five performances in total. Tickets can be reserved online. Student discounts are available. EVENT: The Crucible WHEN: March 1st … Continue reading

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