IE Program News- IE Teachers’ Orientation 2026Thanks to the active participation by the vast majority of IE Program instructors, the IE Orientation for Teachers on April 4, 2026 was a great success. Special thanks to the adjuncts who generously shared their time and expertise, including Catherine … Continue reading →
- 2026 Academic Year Calendar2026 Schedule in English: https://www.hpu.edu/study-abroad/files/2026-agu_academic_calendar.pdf
- IE Teachers’ Orientation 2026
Category Archives: Events
Performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
We are pleased to host an adaptation of the classic tale A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, to be performed by the international drama group Black Stripe Theater (BST). This much loved and merry tale is set on the night … Continue reading
“Norman Mineta and His Legacy”: Film Screening followed by Q&A with director and co-producer
A documentary on the life and times of an amazing Japanese American, Norman Mineta, will be shown in its entirety, and then the film’s director (Ms Dianne Fukami) and co-producer (Ms Debra Nakatomi) will speak about the making of the … Continue reading
Lecture & Concert by Bluesman Steve Gardner
Through his music and stories, Steve Gardner will take us on a journey from the world at large to Mississippi and show us where the blues came from — both geographically and spiritually. EVENT: Open Lecture/ Concert WHEN: December 19, … Continue reading
UNHCR Talk on “Refugees and Inclusion”
EVENT: “Refugees and Inclusion: Building a Whole-of-Society Approach in Japan and Beyond” WHEN: November 18, 2025 (Tuesday), 2nd Period (11:00~12:30) WHERE: Aoyama Campus; Classroom 1123 (2nd floor of Building 11) SPEAKER: Ms. Rei Kasai (Protection Associate, UNHCR Representation in … Continue reading
Live drama “Baskerville” in Shimokitazawa
The Tokyo International Players invite you to enjoy their production of Ken Ludwig’s “Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” directed by Michelle Yamazaki, from October 16th-19th at the “Geki” Sho-Gekijo in Shimokitazawa. There will be five performances in total over four … Continue reading
Talk on Sexual Justice and Citizenship
This lecture will trace black women’s resistance to sexual violence during the transition from slavery to freedom and reveals how their claims for sexual justice informed national debates about the meanings of freedom and citizenship. Black women’s relentless defense of … Continue reading
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IE Program Plenary Talk: The Mind-Body Continuum
We are pleased to welcome Maggie Reagh Sensei for a special talk open to all IE Program students and teachers. EVENT: “The Mind-Body Continuum Underlying Experience, Learning, and Healing” WHEN: June 12, 2025 (Thursday), 3rd period — 13:20-14:50 WHO: Ms. … Continue reading
Filmmaker Linda Ohama speaks on the immigrant experience
Speaker: Ms. Linda Ohama Topic: “An Alien’s Dream: Immigrants’ Struggle for Acceptance and Belonging” Location: Aoyama Campus, Room TL301 (In the former AGU Junior College) Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 (Tuesday) Time: 1:20 PM to 2:50 PM (3rd period) [Come … Continue reading
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Special Lecture: Peace for Our Planet
EVENT: Open Lecture; “Peace for Our Planet” WHEN: October 24, 2024 (Thursday), 3rd Period (13:20~14:50) WHERE: Aoyama Campus; Classroom 940 (4th floor of Building 9) SPEAKER: Dr. Roya Akhavan (Professor of Mass Communication at St. Cloud State University in … Continue reading