2022/3/29

The Graduation Ceremony was held at the Morita Memorial Hall on March 20th. A total of 1,142 students—1008 bachelor’s degree students, 7 students of the Japanese Studies Center for International Students and 127 Junior College students—began their new chapter in life this academic year. To prevent the possible spread of the coronavirus, guests were directed to a different room to watch the ceremony through a monitor. The ceremony was also livestreamed for online attendees.

Conducted in the morning and the afternoon, diplomas and certificates were awarded to student representatives during the Graduation Ceremony. “I am very proud of you for devoting yourselves into your studies every day at KUFS and establishing yourselves as global citizens. I hope that you live life to your fullest by not focusing too much on yourself but having a compassionate heart and helping others,” said President Takeshi Matsuda in his ceremonial address, congratulating the graduates ready to fly out to the future. The graduates listened attentively, dressed in colorful hakama attires for the special occasion.

This academic year holds special meaning as the Faculty of Global Engagement celebrates the graduation of their first inaugural class. Established in April 2018, there are 197 graduates. The graduates will be pursuing a variety of careers and paths, whether it may be working for a Japanese company or an international corporation, continuing their studies in graduate school, or starting up their own business. After the ceremony, graduates thanked their professors and peers who have been working closely together for four years and updated each other on their future pursuits.

Although there were a few light showers during the ceremony, the sky cleared up by the time graduates were ready to leave, sentimental but hopeful to begin their new chapter in life.
Congratulations to the new graduates! We at KUFS all look forward to your future endeavors and success.

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