December 17, 2007
Commemorative concert at Suginami Koukaidou
Keio University Mixed Chorus GAKUYU-KAI: 56th regular concert
<Organized by the Keio University Mixed Chorus GAKUYU-KAI>
November 17-25, 2007
Commemorative sporting event at Hiyoshi Campus, Kanagawa
<Endorsed by ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals), Japan Tennis Association, Kanto Tennis Association and Kanagawa Tennis Association>
In this first-ever Challenger Series tournament to be hosted by a Japanese university, Keio will contribute to the nurturing of promising tennis players based in Asia, and provide an opportunity for tennis fans and young players to watch tomorrow’s leaders of the sport, feel the excitement of the game and get inspired to excel.
November 6, 2007
Commemorative sporting event
Junko Baseball Club, Athletic League: 2nd Keio-Waseda Game (night game)
<Organized by the Junko Baseball Club, Keio University Athletic League>
A junko baseball game was played between Keio University and Waseda University at Yokosuka Stadium.
November 2, 2007
150th Anniversary Overseas Lecture Series 3 (Beijing, China).
<Hosted by Keio University and Renmin University of China (RUC)>.
Two leading Keio economists presented and discussed research on Japan’s development, drawing parallels with the current development of industry and real estate boom in China. The event also commemorated the new Keio-RUC partnership and the opening of Keio’s Beijing Office.
October 30, 2007
Commemorative symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
"Design the Future: Collaboration and Creation"
<Graduate School of System Design Management and Graduate School of Media Design>
Prominent figures in various fields and persons expected to become full time instructors at the new graduate schools discussed the future of these two schools. Who will lead the schools in the future was also addressed in talks and a panel discussion.
October 26, 2007
Special commemorative lecture
"A Talk with a Founder of YouTube: Journalism, Digital Media, and Image Production"
<Organized by the DMC Insitute>
Lecturer: Steve Chen (cofounder of YouTube)
Mr. Steve Chen, cofounder of YouTube, visited Keio University to give a special lecture at the Mita Campus.
September 24, 2007
Commemorative sporting event
10th Keio University President’s Cup Regatta
<Organized by the Keio Rowing Club>
This athletic meet is held based on the concept of "having Keio students and faculty members learn of the joy of rowing boats." Some 300 people participated on the day of the event. The team that won the regatta’s general men’s competition will appear in the "instructors’ knuckle" of next year’s Waseda-Keio Regatta.
September 18-20, 2007
Commemorative symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
<Hosted by the ISSS ’07 Organizing Committee>
The "International Symposium on Skill Science 2007" will be held on the Mita Campus. The event will draw together researchers in "skill science" from around the world and create an opportunity to advance research in this field. It will further seek to ask the world at large about "skill science," which Japan has played a leading role in introducing, and to create opportunities for international research cooperation.
September 17, 2007
International exchange through sport
Friendly karate match between Keio University and the University of Cambridge
<Organized by the Karate Team, Keio University Athletic League>
This friendly match provides more than an opportunity for training in sophisticated karate techniques. It is also intended to encourage mutual cooperation, personal development, and the establishment of scholarship.
September 5-16, 2007
International exchange through sport
2007 training in the United States
<Organized by the Judo Team, Keio University Athletic League>
Judo, a martial art whose origins are in Japan, has now become a sport that is included among Olympic events. The Keio University Judo Team use judo to practice international exchange.
July 20, 2007
NTT-Keio University joint symposium
Commemorative symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
"Ubiquitous Leadership: The Future of Industry-Academia Collaboration"
Focusing on the themes of "ubiquitous network society" and "industry-academia collaboration," the symposium presented examples of how IT and R&D are making our lives more convenient and helping to solve a variety of social issues. Moreover, to gain a concrete view of research collaboration between universities and private enterprises, the symposium featured lectures by Keio University and NTT researchers as well as presentations of research achievements gained through industry-academia collaboration.
May 25, 2007
Tokyo American Center-Keio University joint symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
Participants at Mita Campus, Shonan Fujisawa Campus, Toho Village and Fukuoka Prefectural Office, connected via DVTS (Digital Video Transport System), discussed progress of Keio’s IT-based local revitalization project with Toho Village, and the concept of globalization of traditional industries. MIT Professor Suzanne Berger delivered the keynote lecture on globalization and innovation.
May 25, 2007
International workshop in New Delhi, India
<Held by the Indian Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, co-hosted by Keio University>
Presentations and discussion about the role of high speed networks in scientific research and of satellite based Internet in distance learning.
April 27, 2007
150th Anniversary Overseas Lecture Series 2 (London, UK)
<Hosted by Keio University, University College London, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science>
Four leading neuroscientists from Japan and the UK present and discuss research achievements that can be tied to treatment of brain damage and disease. The event also commemorated the opening of Keio’s London Office.
April 11, 2007
150th anniversary welcome event for new students
<Organized by the Keio Research Center for the Liberal Arts, Office of the President>
Join in a discussion with President Anzai and your new classmates on the future of Keio University, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2008, the future of the world, and your own future.
April 6, 2007
Special commemorative concert
"Mariko Senju and Friends"
<Hosted by the Yokohama Aoba Mitakai (alumni association)>
Come and enjoy the enchanting tones of the famous Stradivarius "Duranti" as played by Ms. Mariko Senju.
March 26-27, 2007
Commemorative workshop at Mita Campus, Tokyo
<Organized by the Graduate School of Law, Institute for East Asian Studies, Global Security Research Institute>
Two day workshop for graduate students including public lectures "On the Question of Sovereignty: Nationalism in an Imperial Context" and "Can Nationalism Still Change?"
January 23, 2007
Japan Society-Keio University joint symposium at Mita Campus, Tokyo
Prominent social entrepreneurs from Japan and the United States delivered lectures on "Design for Social Innovation: Architecture," "Scaling Out," and "Social Finance." The event commemorated both Japan Society’s centennial (2007) and Keio’s sesquicentennial (2008), and celebrated their new partnership.
