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🎋Lasting Memories at SFC Tanabata Festival Ear

🎋Lasting Memories at SFC Tanabata Festival

Earlier this month SFC welcomed over 13,000 visitors for the Tanabata Festival. This year’s theme was “Shiori” (“bookmark” in Japanese), representing the organizers’ hope that memories will be made at the festival that serve as a “bookmark” to revisit fondly later.

Fujisawa City Mayor Tsuneo Suzuki joined for the opening ceremony at SFC, which was decorated with colorful “tanzaku” wishes written by students and local children. The festival featured student performances, booths set up by popular local food vendors, games for families to enjoy, and free mock lectures for the public given by SFC instructors.

Despite a brief rain shower on day one, performances went on as scheduled, and the festival ended with their regular fireworks display.

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🌐 🗣️ Opening of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mu

🌐 🗣️ Opening of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language Education

Last month, an opening ceremony for the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language Education (ALC) was held on Hiyoshi Campus. The Centre, established under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a new hub for learning about Arabic language and culture.

H.E. Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, minister of state of the UAE joined for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentation of commemorative gifts alongside Keio officials, embassy representatives, and other related parties. Afterwards, the venue shifted to the Kyoseikan Collaboration Complex where various speeches and a showcase of student performances that interweaved both Japanese and Arabic cultures were held.

Other programs were held during the week, including an Arabic calligraphy workshop and an event offering Arabic cuisine. Going forward, the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language Education will serve as a center for deepening mutual understanding and friendship between the Arab world and Japan, with Arabic language education as its main focus, while also functioning as a place for cultural exchange.

🏫President Kohei Itoh Elected to Second Term A

🏫President Kohei Itoh Elected to Second Term

At a Board of Trustees meeting late last month, Keio University officially elected and appointed President Kohei Itoh to office for his second term, along with the vice-presidents, including two appointees who are scheduled to take office at a later date.

President Itoh, who has worked at Keio for over 30 years, first assumed the presidency in May of 2021. Now appointed to a second term, he will continue to lead Keio toward a brighter future.

🍷✨ Gold Medal at the International Wine Chall

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