Updates on the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways Program
In May, five Ukrainian students were welcomed to ICU through the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways program co-managed by JICUF and Pathways Japan. The program has since expanded to other universities in Japan.
JICUF Grantee Highlight: I am ME Workshop
Last fall, ICU graduate Hiroko Bell was awarded 198,400JPY through the JICUF grants program. This spring, the funds were used to conduct a workshop series focused on helping ICU high school students understand their identities as TCK (Third Culture Kids).
JICUF and Pathways Japan launch Japan-Ukraine Education Pathways
On March 22, JICUF and Pathways Japan (PJ) launched the Japan-Ukraine Education Pathways initiative. There are two programs under this initiative: the Japan-Ukraine University Pathways program, and the Japan-Ukraine Language School Pathways program. Click here to read more about the two programs.
Changes on the JICUF Board of Trustees – Spring 2022
One trustee has left the JICUF Board, and two new trustees have joined.
ICU Global Youth Essay Competition 2021 Winners Announced
On March 14th, the winners of the 2021 ICU Global Youth Essay Competition were invited to an online awarding ceremony hosted by ICU President Shoichiro Iwakiri.
History of the ICU Soccer Club, by Weimin George Yuan
A history of the founding of the ICU Soccer Club, written by Weimin George Yuan (ICU class of ’64).
JICUF Launches the Ukraine Student Fund
In a joint effort with ICU to receive Ukrainian students at ICU, JICUF has launched the Ukrainian Student Fund. We ask for your support.
Alumni Stories No. 24 – Ms. Sawa Nakagawa
Ms. Sawa Nakagawa graduated from ICU in 1999. A true cosmopolitan, Ms. Nakagawa has spent much of her life abroad on multiple continents with a career in finance. She now resides in Nairobi, Kenya, and runs her own advisory firm focused on impact investing and social innovation. She graciously shared her story with us.
First Group of CGG Grant Recipients Announced
Last month, the Common Good Grant (CGG) student committee made their decisions on which organizations will be awarded grants. Read more about the selected organizations and work of the student committee over this past year.
JICUF Undergraduate Research Day – Interview with Chief Ambassador Le Xuan Chan
This year’s JICUF Undergraduate Research Day (URD) will take place on Friday, February 25. Graduating fourth year students at ICU will present their research in an online format. The event is open to all. We interviewed ICU fourth year student Le Xuan Chan, who is the Chief Ambassador for this year’s URD.