News & Events
2023
本学学生が日本政府代表団のユース代表として第68回国連女性の地位委員会に出席
公開日:2024年3月26日
CSW68は「ジェンダーの視点からの貧困撲滅、機構強化、資金動員によるジェンダー平等達成と女性・女児のエンパワーメントの加速」を優先テーマに開催され、会期中は一般討論、閣僚級円卓会合、インタラクティブ・ダイアローグなどが行われます。鈴木さんはCSW68の公式会合にてスピーチするなど、日本政府代表団のユース代表として活躍しました。
ICU SDGs推進室が東京都のエシカル消費推進プロジェクト「TOKYOエシカル」のパートナーとなりました!
ICU SDGs Promotion Office is now a partner of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "TOKYO Ethical" project!
公開日:2024年1月29日/Update: January 29, 2024
第26回人権セミナー「キャンパスハラスメントの防止について - ジェンダー・セクシャルハラスメント防止を中心に」を開催
26th Human Rights Seminar "Prevention of Harassment on Campus: With a Focus on the Prevention of Gender and Sexual Harassment" was Held
公開日:2023年12月11日/Update: December 11, 2023
今年度は、公益財団法人21世紀職業財団 客員講師の清水知子氏を講師として迎えました。清水氏はキャンパスにおけるセクシュアルハラスメントを中心に、その特徴や背景、なぜ問題なのか、ケーススタディ、そしてキャンパスの全構成員が被害者にも加害者にも傍観者にもならないための防止策を講じました。
On December 8, 2023, the 26th Human Rights Seminar, entitled "Prevention of Harassment on Campus: With a Focus on the Prevention of Gender and Sexual Harassment" was held. This seminar is held every year around Human Rights Day (December 10) by the ICU Human Rights Committee and the Human Rights Advisory Board, which conduct educational activities and counseling regarding human rights.
This year's speaker was Tomoko Shimizu, a visiting lecturer at the Japan Institute for Women's Empowerment & Diversity Management. Ms. Shimizu's lecture focused on sexual harassment on campus, where she talked about the characteristics, background, and why sexual harassment is an issue, referring to case studies, and preventive measures so that all members on campus can avoid becoming victims, perpetrators, or bystanders.
ICUキャンパスが「ICU 三鷹キャンパスの森」として、環境省が主導する「自然共生サイト」の認定を取得
公開日:2023年10月6日/Update: October 6, 2023
本学学生が2023模擬国連人権理事会UPR(普遍的・定期的レビュー)大会で優勝
ICU student wins first prize at 2023 Model UN Human Rights Council UPR
公開日:2023年9月8日/Update: September 8, 2023
本学教養学部4年の大澤彩さん(おおさわ あや、メジャー:法学、マイナー:開発学)、渡部葵さん(わたなべ あおい、メジャー:国際関係学)、赤名裕大さん(あかな ゆうだい、メジャー:国際関係学、マイナー:経営学)が、8月25日に開催された2023模擬国連人権理事会UPR (普遍的・定期的レビュー)*1大会に出場し、優勝しました。Aya Osawa (Major/Minor: Law/Development Studies), Aoi Watanabe (Major: International Relations), and Yudai Akana (Major/Minor: International Relations/Business), all 4th-year students at International Christian University, participated in the 2023 Model United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) held on August 25, 2023. Representing Japan as the State under Review, the team of three won the first prize of the Outstanding Delegation Awards.
ベネズエラのカカオ生産・チョコ作りワークショップを開催
公開日:2023年8月31日
環境研究ポスターセッションが行われました
公開日:2023年6月9日
和解フォーラム対談セミナー「平和の共同体として歩む」片野淳彦氏
ICU Reconciliation Forum Interview Seminar "Living as a Community of Peace" Atsuhiro Katano
公開日:2023年6月1日/Update: June 1, 2023
The interview seminar, "Living as a Community of Peace: the Mennonite Church and the Work of Reconciliation" was held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Seabury Chapel. The event was organized by one of JICUF's grant programs, the ICU Reconciliation Forum, and was co-hosted by the Peace Institute Research and the patronage of the ICU Religious Center. A total of approximately 30 students and faculty members attended the event.ICU's Associate Professor, Rekishu Yamazaki, whose area of expertise is in Physics, interviewed Mr. Atsuhiro Katano, a 35th ICU alumni who studied at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary and is an expert on international law.
本学学生が「SDGs『誰一人取り残さない』小論文コンテスト」で受賞
ICU student wins an award at the "SDGs 'Leave No-one Behind' Essay Competition"
公開日:2023年6月14日/Update: June 14, 2023
Ms. Yuka Iriguchi, a third-year student in the College of Liberal Arts at ICU, majoring in anthropology and minoring in sociology, was awarded a prize at the Third "SDGs 'Leave No-one Behind' Essay Competition" of AY2022 (Organizer: Nogezaka Glocal). From the standpoint that all SDGs activities and social activities should reflect the SDGs fundamental principle of leaving no-one behind, the competition's aim is to gather essays and compositions which feature the free ideas, suggestions and plans of young people and to subsequently transmit their voices to a wider public.
E-week「生物多様性ウォーク」を開催しました
E-Week "ICU Biodiversity Walk" was held
公開日:2023年6月14日/Update: June 14, 2023
As the first event of E-week, Prof. Ryosuke Fujinuma, teaching in the field of Environmental Studies at ICU led a campus tour "ICU Biodiversity Walk" around the ICU campus.This event took place during lunchtime on May 22, and was attended by about 40 students and staff. For about an hour, participants walked through wooded areas and bamboo groves, mainly on the west side of campus. Participants listened attentively to Professor Fujinuma's explanations about the ecosystems in each area and how the university is maintaining the areas.
沖縄での平和スタディ・ツアーを開催
Peacebuilding: A study tour of Okinawa
公開日:2023年5月11日/Update: May 11, 2023
2023年3月15日(水)~17日(金)、本学のヴィンドゥ・マイ・チョタニ特任助教(政治学メジャーおよび社会科学研究所)が沖縄において平和について考えるスタディ・ツアーを主催しました。このスタディ・ツアーは日本国際基督教大学財団(JICUF)の助成を受け、学部科目PCS201 平和と人権を受講していた学生から選抜された7名が参加しました。
A peacebuilding study tour in Okinawa was organized by Vindu Mai Chotani (Assistant Professor by Special Appointment at the Social Science Research Institute and Department of Politics and International Studies, International Christian University), along with the support of project coordinator, Yuki Moritani (Research Institute Assistant, Social Science Research Institute, International Christian University. It was held between 15 (Wed.) and 17 March (Fri.), 2023, and attended by seven selected students from the undergraduate course 'PCS201 Peace and Human Rights'. This study tour was funded by the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF).
本学の卒業生と教員の研究発表が日本学校メンタルヘルス学会研究発表賞を受賞
ICU alumna and faculty member receive a Research Presentation Award from the Japan Association for School Mental Health
公開日:2023年4月7日/Update: April 7, 2023
2022年の3月に本学を卒業した 後藤 知美(ごとう ともみ、メジャー:心理学)さんと、本学 清水 安夫 上級准教授(専門分野:健康教育学、健康心理学 ほか)が、2023年3月に名古屋大学で開催された日本学校メンタルヘルス学会第26回大会にて、学部生時代に執筆した卒業論文が優秀と評価され、研究発表賞を受賞しました。
Tomomi GOTO (major: psychology), who graduated from ICU in March 2022, and Yasuo SHIMIZU (specialized fields: Health Education, Health Psychology, etc.), Senior Associate Professor of ICU, received a Research Presentation Award for Ms. Goto's excellent graduation thesis written as an undergraduate at the 26th Annual Conference of the Japan Association for School Mental Health held in Nagoya University in March 2023.
国連研修をICUキャンパスで開催
UN Seminar held on Campus
公開日:2023年4月5日/Update: April 6, 2023
外交・国際公務員プログラム(DIPS)の枠組みで、国連研修が学生は対面、講義はハイブリッド形式の集中講座(大学院科目QPPI528 国連研修:持続可能な開発)として2023年3月10日、13~17日の約1週間、キャンパス内で開催されました。本来国連本部のあるアメリカ・ニューヨークを訪問し、現地での開催を予定していましたが、運賃高騰により、キャンパス内での開催となりました。国際機関で働きたい、又は関心があると考えている学部生、留学生を含む大学院生の計30人が参加しました。研修では、NY国連本部とナイロビ国連のガイド付きバーチャルツアー、国連本部・国連専門機関、外務省、現役在日大使、研究機関の方々など、14箇所から多様な視野・実務経験に富んだ専門家24人をゲスト講師に招いた講義と質疑応答が行われました。
The ICU-UN Seminar (GS course: QPPI528 United Nations Seminar on Sustainable Development) was held on campus under the auspices of the Diplomatic and International Public Service (DIPS) Program starting with the guided virtual tour at the UN Headquarter in NY on the 10th and another virtual tour at the UN Nairobi focused on Sustainable Forest Management in the mid-week. This year's Seminar benefitted from 23 lectures and interactive Q&A sessions from 13 to 17 March. It was an intensive course held in-person attended by 30 students, with speakers in a hybrid manner from 14 locations.
ICUで学ぶウクライナ学生への支援金をいただきました
Relief Fund Received for Ukranian Students Studying at ICU
公開日:2023年2月27日/Update: February 27, 2023
On February 24, 2023, "With Music", a Ukraine relief charity concert, was held at the Mitaka City Arts Center. ICU President, Shoichiro Iwakiri, and five Ukrainian students currently studying in ICU were invited to enjoy the concert.The concert was held as a result of a strong wish to support the reconstruction of Ukraine so that the people of Ukraine can once again enjoy their daily lives, culture and sports. The relief fund, which was raised by the musicians who supported this project and gave wonderful performances on stage, as well as the audience who attended the event, was donated to the five Ukrainian students currently studying at ICU.
2022
JICUFとジャパン・ソサエティが日本の高等教育機関によるウクライナの学生への支援に関するイベントを開催
公開日:2022年9月27日/Update: September 27, 2022
ジャパン・ソサエティのジョシュア・ウォーカー理事長がモデレーターを務め、岩切学長のほかに、Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration (高等教育と移民に関する大学学長連盟)プログラム・マネジャーのローラ・ワグナー氏、そしてポール・ヘイスティングスJICUF代表がパネリストとして登壇しました。
本学学生が2022模擬国連人権理事会UPR大会で受賞/
ICU student wins prize at 2022 Model UN Human Rights Council UPR
公開日:2022年8月26日/Update: August 26, 2022
ICU students Aya Osawa (3rd year student, Major/minor: Law/Development Studies), Sato Ikuo (3rd year student, Double Major: Law & International Relations), Mako Hayashi (4th year student, Major/Minor: Law/Business) and YOO, WON HOO (3rd year student) participated in the 2022 Model United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) held online on August 8, 2022. Aya Osawa's team won the Best Teamwork Award.
本学学生がジャパン・カップ国際法模擬裁判大会2022国内大会で受賞/
ICU student wins Japan Cup International Law Mock Trial Competition 2022 in Japan
公開日:2022年8月5日/Update: August 5, 2022
Aya Osawa (major: Law, minor: Development Studies), Utako Kawakami (major: Law and Sociology), Aoi Watanabe (major: International Relations), and Tsubasa Hattori (major: Law and Sociology), all third-year students at International Christian University, attended the Japan Cup International Law Moot Court Competition 2022 held in Japan on July 1 and 2 (sponsored by the International Law Student Exchange Conference and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Asahi Shimbun). They participated representing ICU, with Ms. Watanabe winning 4th place as a pleading defendant, Ms. Kawakami 9th place as a pleading plaintiff, and Ms. Osawa 10th place as a pleading defendant.
国際シンポジウム「アジアにおけるサービス・ラーニングの未来―ネットワーキングのための地域対話」を開催/
International Symposium "The Future of Service-Learning in Asia: Regional Dialogue on Networking" held on campus
公開日:2022年7月18日/Update: July 18, 2022
nternational Symposium "The Future of Service-Learning in Asia: Regional Dialogue on Networking" was held. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Service-Learning Asia Network (SLAN) and the Service-Learning Center (SLC) of International Christian University, the University held an international symposium on July 2, 2022 at the Kiyoshi Togasaki Memorial Dialogue House in a hybrid format. More than 100 people registered online, and persons related to the university including the past directors and coordinators of SLC gathered at the International Conference Room.
ウクライナ学生受け入れの取り組み 内閣府発行ウェブマガジンが紹介/
The Cabinet Office Web Magazine Features ICU's Efforts to Accept Ukrainian Students
公開日:2022年6月3日/Update: June 3, 2022
President Shoichiro Iwakiri was interviewed about ICU's efforts to accept Ukrainian students and was featured in the May 2022 issue of "KIZUNA," the official magazine of the Government of Japan. Please take a moment to read it.
国連研修をICUキャンパスで開催/
UN Seminar held on Campus
公開日:2022年4月20日/Update: April 20, 2022
The ICU-UN Seminar (GS course: QPPI528 United Nations Seminar on Sustainable Development) was held on campus under the auspices of the Diplomatic and International Public Service (DIPS) Program starting with the guided virtual tour at the UN headquarter on the 11th followed by 18 lectures and interactive Q&A sessions from 14 to 18 March. It was an intensive course held in a hybrid manner attended by 22 students including auditors.
2021
地域コミュニティ支援のための「コモン・グッド基金学生プロジェクト」が助成金を支給/Common Good Grant Project to Support Local Communities Provides Grants
公開日:2022年3月3日/Update: March 3
Starting in 2021, Service-Learning Center, in partnership with the Japan International Christian University Foundation (JICUF) has implemented the Common Good Grant (CGG) Project to support the local community around ICU. JICUF provides 1,000,000 yen in funding to local non-profit organizations to help revitalize the local community.
本学学生がジェサップ国際法模擬裁判大会国内大会で特別賞を受賞/ICU Student Receives Special Award at Jessup International Law Moot Court Competiton in Japan
公開日:2022年3月3日/Update: March 3
Four students participated as an ICU team in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competiton 2022 held from February 11 (Fri.) to 13 (Sun.) and received the Student Member Special Award. In addition to ICU, Kyoto University, Sophia University, University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, Nagoya University, Hokkaido University, Rikkyo University, and Waseda University participated in the competition.
本学学生がSDGs学生小論文アワードにて優秀賞および審査委員特別賞を受賞/ICU Student Received Excellence Award and Judges' Special Award at SDGs Student Essay Awards
公開日:2022年1月11日/Update: January 11
Kaoru Oda, a third-year student in College of Liberal Arts, received the Excellence Award and the Judges' Special Award in the 7th SDGs Student Essay Award. The "SDGs Student Essay Award" is sponsored by Sumitomo Science and Engineering, and invites university students to write essays on corporate efforts to achieve the SDGs.
第24回人権セミナー「日常生活に埋め込まれた無意識な差別~マイクロアグレッション~」を開催/The 24th Human Rights Seminar: "Unconscious Discrimination Embedded in Everyday Life: Microaggressions
公開日:2021年12月20日/Update: December 20
The 24th Human Rights Seminar, "Unconscious Discrimination Embedded in Everyday Life: Microaggressions," was held on December 10, 2021 (Friday). This seminar is held every year around World Human Rights Day (December 10) by Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Advisory Board, which are engaged in human rights-related awareness-raising and counseling activities.
本学学生が「農の四季コンテスト」で優秀賞を受賞/ICU student Win Excellence Award in "Four Seasons of Agriculture Contest"
公開日:2021年12月14日/Update: December 14
Ms. Asuka Koizumi (major: Anthropology, minor: Environmental Studies), a third-year student in the College of Liberal Arts, won the Excellence Award in the "1st Agricultural Landscape from Walking Paths" contest organized by Mitaka City Agricultural Committee.
ICUのSDGsウェブサイトがオープン/ICU's SDGs Website Launched
公開日:2021年12月10日/Update: December 10 2021
2021年12月10日世界人権デーに、ICUのSDGsの取組みを紹介するウェブサイトをオープンしました。本サイトでは、SDGsに関する授業やイベント、学生団体の情報、学生発信によるICU生のための行動サイト等を掲載しています。
On December 10, 2021, World Human Rights Day, ICU has launched a website to introduce ICU's SDGs initiatives. The website includes information on classes, events and student organizations related to the SDGs, as well as a student-led action website for ICU students.
ソニーCSLとの連携特別プログラム「Data Science in Finance」を開催/Special Program "Data Science in Finance" in collaboration with Sony CSL
公開日:2021年12月9日/Update: December 9
During our autumn recess, a special program called "Data Science in Finance" was held for five days from November 24 to 30, aiming to nurture the next generation of financial professionals for the realization of a sustainable society.
生涯学習プログラム「ICU Language Workshop: 英語×〇〇」を開催/Lifelong Learning Program "ICU Language Workshop: English x XX" Held
公開日:2021年9月13日 / Update: September 13, 2021
On Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, August 7, as part of the ICU Lifelong Learning Program, "ICU Language Workshop: English x XX" was held for 5th and 6th graders of Nishimitaka Gakuen Mitaka City Daini Elementary School with the cooperation of the Daini Elementary School PTA.
秋田県の国際教養大学とサービス・ラーニングに関する覚書を締結/Signing the Agreement concerning Service-Learning with AIU
公開日:2021年8月19日 / Update: August 19, 2021
On July 8, Service-Learning Center of ICU signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Akita International University (AIU) for the implementation of service-learning (SL) activities for students. The purpose of this MOU is for ICU and AIU students to conduct a 30-day joint SL program in Mitaka City, Tokyo and Gojome Town, Akita.
学報「The ICU」48号(2021年7月号)を発行/The ICU No. 48 has been published
公開日:2021年8月5日 / Update: August 5, 2021
The latest issue (No. 48) of "The ICU", published in July and December, is now available. This issue features ICU's mid-term plan for AY2021-2025, which was formulated in February 2021. We asked President Shoichiro Iwakiri about his intentions and thoughts on the mid-term plan, which is subtitled "Social Implementation of the Liberal Arts.
ICUの学生団体によるSDGs討論会が開催されました/SDGs Debate Held by ICU Student Groups
公開日:2021年7月20日 / Update: July 20, 2021
On Thursday, May 27th, an SDG debate was held by ICU student organizations working on the theme of the environment. 5 organizations, FR0SC, ICU Make & Consume Local Project, ICU Slow Vill, ICU Honey Project, and ICU SUSTENA, introduced their activities and their relationship with the SDGs.
講演会「ミャンマーの現在 -我々にはどのような対応が可能か- 」を開催/Lecture "Myanmar Today : How Can We Respond?" Held
公開日:2021年7月7日/Update: July 20, 2021
On Friday, June 4, ICU President Shoichiro Iwakiri hosted an online lecture inviting ICU's Senior Associate Professor Kana Takamatsu, who has a profound knowledge of Myanmar (major: International Relations, Gender, and Politics). With the participation of about 100 students in the lecture, Professor Takamatsu explained the current chaotic situation in Myanmar.
ICU SDGs推進室キックオフイベント「つくる責任、つかう責任:Virtual Worn Wear Workshop」/ICU SDGs Promotion Office Kick-off Event "Responsible Consumption and Production: Virtual Worn Wear Workshop
公開日:2021年6月4日/Update: June 4, 2021
On Thursday, May 27th, ICU's SDGs Promotion Office (headed by Professor Tatsuo Nunoshiba, Natural Science Major) co-hosted a kick-off event, "Responsible Consumption and Production: Virtual Worn Wear Workshop," with outdoor brand Patagonia. The event was co-sponsored by Patagonia and the outdoor brand. Marty Pomfrey, President of Patagonia Japan, who studied at ICU, Patagonia Surfing Ambassador Kenny Kaneko, an ICU alumnus, and Patagonia sewing staff. The event was divided into three parts, with about 80 students participating.
新館新築プロジェクト(仮称) 起工式/Ceremony to Commemorate the Start of Construction of the New Building (Tentative Name)
公開日:2021年5月28日/Update: May 28, 2021
ICU is constructing the New Building (tentative name) and held the ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on Friday, May 21.
外交・国際公務員養成プログラム 2周年記念イベントを開催/Second Commemorative Event of the Diplomatic and International Public Service (DIPS) Event Convened
公開日:2021年4月30日/Update: April 30, 2021
The second anniversary of the launch of the ICU Graduate School's Diplomatic and International Public Service (DIPS) Program in 2019 was celebrated with two-parts events on two Saturdays of 10th and 17th of April 2021. The events were attended by the total of over 200 participants, which demonstrated the strong interest in our DIPS Program.
国連研修をICUキャンパスで開催/UN Seminar held on Campus
公開日:2021年4月12日/Update: April 12, 2021
The first ICU UN Seminar (GS course: QPPI528 United Nations Seminar on Sustainable Development)under the auspices of the Diplomatic and International Public Service (DIPS) Program was held on campus from 15 to 19 March. It was an intensive five-day course held on a hybrid style attended by a total of 25 students including auditors. The UN Seminar benefitted from 23 guest speakers, of whom 16 gave lectures via Zoom from New York, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Cairo and Grenada and Japan while 7 guests gave lectures in person.
高大接続プログラム「ICU Global Challenge Forum 2020」をオンラインにて開催/ICU-Senior High School Collaboration Project "ICU Global Challenge Forum 2020" Held Online
公開日:2021年4月5日 / Update: April 5, 2021
This program is offered to 10th and 11th grade students to give them a glimpse into the infinite world of academia through experiencing ICU's liberal arts education in which each student learns on their own initiative. The program aims to nurture the next generation that can confront real-world problems lying beyond academic learning.
高大接続プログラム「Science Cafe at ICU 2020」をオンラインにて開催/ICU-Senior High School Collaboration Project "Science Cafe at ICU 2020" Held Online
公開日:2021年4月5日/Update: April 5, 2021
Science Cafe at ICU 2020 was held online over three sessions from December 2020 as a new program of the ICU-Senior High School Collaboration Project.
三鷹市と包括連携協定を締結/ICU Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Mitaka City
公開日:2021年4月1日/Update: April 12, 2021
On Friday, March 19, International Christian University (ICU) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with the City of Mitaka, the local community, in a signing ceremony held at the Mitaka Municipal Office. The purposes of the agreement are: to promote mutual exchanges of resources and research results and others; to create a vibrant regional community; to resolve regional issues through collaboration; and to contribute to human resource cultivation and mutual growth.
長崎大学核兵器廃絶研究センターおよび長崎平和推進協会 と サービス・ラーニングに関する協定書・覚書を締結/Signing ceremony with Nagasaki University Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition (RECNA) and Nagasaki Foundation for the Promotion of Peace
公開日:2021年4月1日/Update: April 1, 2021
On March 29, International Christian University (ICU) Service-Learning Center, Nagasaki University Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition (RECNA), and Nagasaki Foundation for the Promotion of Peace signed the Basic Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the service-learning program. The purpose of this agreement and MOU is for the continuous implementation of the service-learning program in Nagasaki to build mutual cooperation on peace activities.