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TELL (the Tokyo English Life Line) and the Community

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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Women Joining Hands: An interesting panel discussion

On Saturday, December 15, Women’s Action Network and Greenpeace Japan will host a panel session, “From the Day-to-day Confusion to Politics: Women Joining Hands” as a part of the two-day event, Nuclear Free Now!. The panelists include Ueno Chizuko (Women’s Action … Continue reading

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Talk by former president of East Timor

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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“Frames of Mind” film series

The movie “Good As It Gets” (starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt) will be shown as the last of a series of films, screened by the Tokyo English Life Line (TELL), that deal with the human condition. It will be … Continue reading

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“Language Tables”: Cultural Exchange Event

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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Free screening of the film “Glenn Gould Hereafter”

You are invited to a special screening of the film “Glenn Gould Hereafter,” a 2005 Canadian/ French documentary directed by Bruno Monsaingeon. Glenn Gould was a famous 20th century Canadian classical pianist. He is particularly well known as an interpreter … Continue reading

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Conference on Speech, Drama, Debate, etc.

The Lifelong Language Learning SIG (special interest group) of JALT will hold its mini-conference for teachers on November 3rd and 4th, 2012. It will be held with the cooperation of the Speech, Drama, and Debate SIG and the English Teachers … Continue reading

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Upcoming drama “Off the Map”

One of our lecturers in performance studies here at Aoyama Gakuin University, Rachel Walzer, is also a talented director and actress. She will be directing, and acting in, the play “Off the Map” at the end of this month. It’s … Continue reading

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Performing Arts Festival in Tokyo

Art can help us to think about the big questions in life, such as, “Why are we here?” “What’s the purpose of life?” and “How can we connect to others?” After the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster that took place … Continue reading

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7th UNHCR Refugee Film Festival

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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