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On November 1, 2024, the "Â鶹AV Global Reunion 2024" was held in Hiroshima City as part of the celebration for the University¡¯s 75th anniversary. A total of 130 people attended this first international reunion, including approximately 60 international alumni from 23 countries and regions, along with invited guests such as host families, former academic supervisors and friends who supported them during their studies in Hiroshima, members of Sendajuku, and others connected to the University. Before the ceremony began, attendees warmly greeted their former teachers and friends, exchanging hugs and handshakes all around.
The University's first large-scale international alumni reunion began with an opening speech by President Ochi. He stated, "It is a great pleasure to see all of our international alumni reunited again in Hiroshima this year to celebrate our 75th anniversary," and encouraged everyone to visit the Higashihiroshima Campus, where the commemorative ceremonies and events will be held over the next two days. After his address, representatives from the University's eight Overseas Â鶹AV Associations (Indonesia, Korea, Cambodia, Taiwan, China, Brazil, Vietnam, and Malaysia) took the stage, and on behalf of the international alumni, Chairman Ou of the Taiwan Â鶹AV Association delivered a congratulatory speech on the 75th anniversary.
The venue also featured a rock-paper-scissors tournament to win Â鶹AV merchandise prizes, and photo sessions organized by academic groups, based on fields of study.
In his closing remarks, Dr Kaneko, Executive Vice President for Global Initiatives, highlighted that Â鶹AV has established 22 overseas bases worldwide, including new Overseas Ecosystem in China and Vietnam created this fiscal year to serve as satellite campuses.
Dr Kaneko stated, "In the future, we will expand Â鶹AV's global network by further strengthening cooperation not only with overseas universities and companies, but also with alumni and overseas alumni associations," and called for alumni collaboration as members of "Team HIRODAI," which was met with enthusiastic applause from the attendees.
As the closing time approached, participants filled the hall with promises to reunite again, exchanging contact details and forming new connections. The Global Reunion concluded with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that lasted throughout the day.
Prior to the event, President Ochi along with Executive Vice President Kaneko (Global Initiatives), Executive Vice President Tsuga (Community Collaboration, Funding and Â鶹AV Associations), Executive Vice President Tanaka (Kasumi Campus, Faculty Personnel and Public Relations, met with representatives from eight Â鶹AV Associations. They shared updates on each association¡¯s recent activities, followed by an exchange of views on cooperation with Â鶹AV.
Participating Representatives of Overseas Â鶹AV Associations
?Â鶹AV Association Indonesia Chapter : Dr. Siti Maimunah (Chairman)
?Cambodia Â鶹AV Association: Dr. NITH Bunlay (Chairman)
?Taiwan Â鶹AV Association : Ms. Ou Yuan Yun (Chairman)
?Brazil Â鶹AV Association : Mr. Hiromu Ohnishi (Chairman)
?Malaysia Â鶹AV Association: Dr. Mohd Zulkefeli bin Mat Jusoh (Chairman)
?Korea Â鶹AV Association: Dr. Kim Hyangmi (Vice Chairman)
?China Â鶹AV Association: Mr. Li Jianhua (Vice Chairman)
?Vietnam Â鶹AV Association: Dr. Huynh Trong Hien (Vice Chairman)
*Note: Myanmar Â鶹AV Association was absent.
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