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2024/11/09 09:30:00 Community Engagement in Kent, U.K.
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Aaron Campbell
Over the summer, a small group of Global Studies students had an incredible opportunity to explore and conduct research in England, famously known as "The Kingdom of Fog!” We’re deeply grateful to the University of Kent for their warm welcome and to the student ambassadors who supported our students in their research on sustainable development.
The GS students stayed in the peaceful and scenic countryside of Kent, just outside London, in the historic city of Canterbury. They immersed themselves in Kent's rich history, from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral—home to the legendary tales of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s martyrdom and miracles—to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and the WWII history surrounding Dover Castle.
On top of experiencing the area’s culture, our students explored the town of Margate to understand the impacts of tourism and economic recovery on local communities. They also visited Chatham, learning how land once used for a military dockyard has been repurposed to benefit the region.
Beyond sightseeing, our students participated in unique community events, including the vibrant Rochester Pride Parade, gaining insights into LGBTQ+ advocacy in the UK. They also attended the BOing! Festival, a renowned celebration of arts and sustainability, free of charge and committed to sustainable practices.
It was a summer full of learning, discovery, and meaningful experiences for the students who participated.
The GS students stayed in the peaceful and scenic countryside of Kent, just outside London, in the historic city of Canterbury. They immersed themselves in Kent's rich history, from the iconic Canterbury Cathedral—home to the legendary tales of Archbishop Thomas Becket’s martyrdom and miracles—to the famous White Cliffs of Dover and the WWII history surrounding Dover Castle.
On top of experiencing the area’s culture, our students explored the town of Margate to understand the impacts of tourism and economic recovery on local communities. They also visited Chatham, learning how land once used for a military dockyard has been repurposed to benefit the region.
Beyond sightseeing, our students participated in unique community events, including the vibrant Rochester Pride Parade, gaining insights into LGBTQ+ advocacy in the UK. They also attended the BOing! Festival, a renowned celebration of arts and sustainability, free of charge and committed to sustainable practices.
It was a summer full of learning, discovery, and meaningful experiences for the students who participated.
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GS Students on the Campus in Kent, UK.
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GS Students having a bit of fun outside.
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GS Students showing their final certificates.
2024/10/13 12:40:00 Community Engagement in Illinois
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- Aaron Campbell
From late August to mid-September, 13 Global Studies students travelled to Carbondale, Illinois to participate in a 3-week-long Community Engagement program, affiliated with the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at Southern Illinois University (SIU).
Each day of the program involved interaction and volunteer work with a variety of local NPOs and organizations connected with relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These visits were followed by classroom-based reflection and discussion, culminating in some very insightful and stimulating final presentations.
Among these experiences included working in a soup kitchen, helping elderly people, interacting with people with cognitive disabilities, volunteering at a community garden, leading games and activities on Japanese culture at a local high school, visiting a Japanese manufacturing corporation that is a major local employer, and helping to maintain trails in local forests.
In addition to the educational program, GS students were also able to travel to both St. Louis and Chicago to experience the cities, and some students went on an optional day-trip to Paducah, Kentucky, an historic town on the banks of the Ohio river.
Overall, the program was a resounding success and the students came home with new ideas and lots of stories to tell.
Each day of the program involved interaction and volunteer work with a variety of local NPOs and organizations connected with relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These visits were followed by classroom-based reflection and discussion, culminating in some very insightful and stimulating final presentations.
Among these experiences included working in a soup kitchen, helping elderly people, interacting with people with cognitive disabilities, volunteering at a community garden, leading games and activities on Japanese culture at a local high school, visiting a Japanese manufacturing corporation that is a major local employer, and helping to maintain trails in local forests.
In addition to the educational program, GS students were also able to travel to both St. Louis and Chicago to experience the cities, and some students went on an optional day-trip to Paducah, Kentucky, an historic town on the banks of the Ohio river.
Overall, the program was a resounding success and the students came home with new ideas and lots of stories to tell.
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GS Students on the Campus of Southern Illinois University
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2nd-Year GS student, Kaita Kikuchi, takes orders and serves food in a soup kitchen for needy Americans.
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Yune Miyamoto, a 2nd-year GS student, volunteers at a home for adults with mental disabilities.
2024/07/04 09:40:00 GS Students on the Radio
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- Ichun Chen
Yui Nakamoto, a third-year student from Department of Global Studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS), and Nina Sunao, a passionate fourth-year student, recently took the spotlight on the lively radio show "まーぶる火曜日." Hosted by 桂二葉 and 梶原誠, the duo seized the airwaves on June 18, 2024, to promote an exciting initiative by Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, Inc.
Their mission? To ignite interest in "Let’s Enjoy 英語で環境 2024," an innovative event bridging English language learning with environmental consciousness. Organized in collaboration with KUFS, this event aims to foster awareness about environmental issues through engaging activities.
Yui and Nina's vibrant radio appearance aimed to inspire listeners to join the interesting event, which reached full capacity shortly after opening application!
Their mission? To ignite interest in "Let’s Enjoy 英語で環境 2024," an innovative event bridging English language learning with environmental consciousness. Organized in collaboration with KUFS, this event aims to foster awareness about environmental issues through engaging activities.
Yui and Nina's vibrant radio appearance aimed to inspire listeners to join the interesting event, which reached full capacity shortly after opening application!
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Yui and Nina prepare for their on-air session with the producers.
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Nina and Yui in the studio sharing their thoughts on-air.
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Nina and Yui representing the GS on the radio.
2024/06/17 12:10:00 Visit from the American Consulate General Osaka
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- Ana Maria Takahashi
On Friday, June 14th, Mr. Akash R. Suri, Public Affairs Officer and Mr. Ryuji Sakata, Public Engagement & Youth Outreach Coordinator from the American Consulate General Osaka visited Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in preparation for the upcoming Game Jam event that will take place at our university between November 8th to 11th, 2024.
The Department of Global Studies initiated this collaboration and is working together with the consulate to prepare the event. Professor Eric Hawkinson, our DX specialist, showed our guests the Immersive Technology lab (MAICO lab). Everybody at KUFS is looking forward to working together with the American Consulate on this exciting project.
The Department of Global Studies initiated this collaboration and is working together with the consulate to prepare the event. Professor Eric Hawkinson, our DX specialist, showed our guests the Immersive Technology lab (MAICO lab). Everybody at KUFS is looking forward to working together with the American Consulate on this exciting project.
2024/05/17 12:40:00 Community Engagement Activities with an NGO in Rural Zimbabwe
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- Kevin Ramsden
DGS Professor Kevin Ramsden recently documented his experiences in Zimbabwe, southern Africa last September of 2023, where he engaged in fieldwork with the Zienzele Foundation, an NGO with whom he has been involved in fundraising and direct support for over 20 years. The Zienzele Foundation (ZF), founded by Prisca Nemapare and Nancy Clark, has been working with rural communities facing persistent poverty exacerbated by numerous economic challenges and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The ZF also aims to empower orphaned children who are often left to raise themselves in Child-Headed Households without adult supervision.
During his fieldwork, Ramsden sensei witnessed firsthand the daily struggles of these communities, particularly the lack of access to basic necessities like clean water and education. He observed and engaged in activities ranging from supporting local women's basket-making groups to implementing boreholes for clean water access. These efforts not only provide essential resources but also foster community development and self-sufficiency.
Ramsden sensei was especially moved by the resilience of children in Child-Headed Households (CHH), who, with ZF's support, are overcoming immense hardships. Many of the children in the CHH have nobody to help them and are unable to provide for themselves as they are so young. Living together for security, they do receive a little food and other supplies from caring locals, but generally they live miserable lives without adults around, and are extremely vulnerable to disease, hunger and mistreatment. Fortunately, the ZF is doing their best to support these children and provide them with paths to better lives via food, clean water, medicine and education.
Click here for a more detailed account of Professor Ramsden's experiences.
During his fieldwork, Ramsden sensei witnessed firsthand the daily struggles of these communities, particularly the lack of access to basic necessities like clean water and education. He observed and engaged in activities ranging from supporting local women's basket-making groups to implementing boreholes for clean water access. These efforts not only provide essential resources but also foster community development and self-sufficiency.
Ramsden sensei was especially moved by the resilience of children in Child-Headed Households (CHH), who, with ZF's support, are overcoming immense hardships. Many of the children in the CHH have nobody to help them and are unable to provide for themselves as they are so young. Living together for security, they do receive a little food and other supplies from caring locals, but generally they live miserable lives without adults around, and are extremely vulnerable to disease, hunger and mistreatment. Fortunately, the ZF is doing their best to support these children and provide them with paths to better lives via food, clean water, medicine and education.
Click here for a more detailed account of Professor Ramsden's experiences.
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Women of a Rural Community in Zimbabwe
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Children of a Child-Headed Household
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Prof. Ramsden with the Zienzele All-Stars
