Category Archives: Events at AGU

[English will follow the Japanese explanation.]

ここでは、青山学院大学において行われる英語に関するイベントを紹介します。ゲストによる特別講演や学生による英語でのドラマ発表、海外の劇団による演劇、大学主催のフィルムフェスティバル（UNHCR難民映画祭など）、また青学主体のESSによる活動などをご紹介します。

These are events involving English which take place at AGU. They may include special lectures by invited speakers, student dramas in English, performances by foreign theater troupes, film festivals hosted at the university (such as the UNHCR Refugee Film Festival), or AGU-based ESS (English Speaking Society) activities.

8th UNHCR Refugee Film Festival

Posted on August 30, 2013 by jodias

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provides assistance and protection to the world’s refugees. According to the UNHCR, more than “45 million people have been forcibly displaced outside or inside their own country around the world.” One person … Continue reading →

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Lecture on War & Peace

Posted on August 11, 2013 by jodias

EVENT: Lecture on the topic “Does Economic Interdependence Lead to Peace or War?” SPEAKER: Dr. Dale Copeland WHEN: August 17, 2013; 13:00 ~ 15:00 RSVP: By email to the International Research Center <[email protected]> LANGUAGE: Lecture is in English but Japanese … Continue reading →

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Humor & Culture Lecture

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jodias

EVENT: Lecture on the Topic “Humor and Culture” SPEAKER: Professor Ted Quock (Keisei University) WHEN: June 18th, 6 PM – 7:25 PM WHERE: Bldg 15, Room 15-606 Professor Quock’s talk will focus on the nature of humor and his unique … Continue reading →

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Second Harvest Lecture

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jodias

EVENT: Second Harvest (NGO) Special Lecture WHEN: June 18th, 11 AM – 12:30 PM WHERE: Bldg 1, Room 124 Second Harvest is an international organization that collects unsold food from stores, companies and restaurants and redistributes it to orphanages, women’s … Continue reading →

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10 Steps to Take to Prepare for a Quake

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jodias

Two years (and 9,577 noticeable aftershocks–as of yesterday) have passed since the 3/11 triple disasters.  In the interest of ensuring the health and safety of our AGU community, I am reposting some helpful information from the “Surviving in Japan” blog. It … Continue reading →

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Emergency Preparedness

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jodias

The following information from the “Surviving in Japan” blog is being posted here for your convenience. As we look back on the dark, uncertain days on and immediately after 3/11, it is worthwhile to review our emergency preparedness to keep … Continue reading →

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TELL (the Tokyo English Life Line) and the Community

Posted on December 20, 2012 by jodias

The speaker, Jason Chare, is the Executive Officer and Director of Life Line Services at the Tokyo English Life Line (TELL). Although next year TELL will celebrate its 40th anniversary, there are many in Japan who have never heard of … Continue reading →

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Talk by former president of East Timor

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jodias

Dr. José Ramos-Horta, the former president of East Timor (from May 2007 to May 2012), will give a talk on the topic of challenges, risks, and opportunities in Asia. 今年5月20日、東ティモール民主共和国は独立回復から10年の節目の年を迎えました。 ジョゼ・ラモスホルタ前大統領は1975年の独立宣言時より、同国の政治の中心を担ってきた方です。特に独立とそれ以降のインドネシアとの和解に向けた諸活動は国際的に注目を集め、1996年にはノーベル平和賞を受賞されました。これまでの外交経験を踏まえた講演は、国際関係に関心のある大学生にとって大変興味深い内容となります。 EVENT: Special Lecture WHO:　Dr. José Ramos-Horta 「東ティモール民主共和国　前大統領」 TOPIC:　The Rising … Continue reading →

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“Language Tables”: Cultural Exchange Event

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jodias

These events are called “Language Tables.” They bring together Aoyama Gakuin University’s cultural diversity by allowing participants to enjoy lunch time together. If you are interested in sharing your own culture and learning about the cultural backgrounds of others, please … Continue reading →

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7th UNHCR Refugee Film Festival

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jodias

The 7th UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) Refugee Film Festival will take place from the 29th of September until the 8th of October. This year, 15 films that touch upon various refugee-related issues will be screened, including the … Continue reading →

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