Global Daigaku.com Domestic Newsletter Vol. 39 Education & Training in Japan, Online and Overseas http://www.globaldaigaku.com-> August Edition - Vol. 38 here <- September 2004 Edition - Vol. 39 Upcoming Event Information British Council Education UK Exhibition 2004 (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya) Women's Group of the Tokyo American Club Preschool and Kindergarten Information Day Linden Educational Services Linden U.S. Study Abroad Fair Japan Translation Federation (JTF) Translation Forum CEA Study in Canada Fairs (Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Tokyo) McGill MBA Japan McGill MBA Japan Program Information Session The U.S. Commercial Service Japan U.S. University Fairs 2004 (Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe) TopMBA.com World MBA Tour Patagonia Banff Mountain Film Festival 2004 in Japan Katoh Gakuen Katoh Gakuen Symposium 2004 Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars Global Daigaku Effective Communication and Presentations Seminar/Workshop IMHPJ/TELL Building Crisis Response Plans in School Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Seta International Preschool (Tokyo) - Preschool-Kindergarten Marshall Global Executive MBA in Shanghai (Shanghai, China) - MBA Free Counselling Campaign! England: Lancaster University USA: Northface University USA: Saint Michael's College Australia: Monash University Regular counselling fees for prospective applicants in Japan are being waived for prospective applicants to the above four schools! Upcoming Event Information British Council Education UK Exhibition 2004 Tokyo Dates: Sat. Oct. 2, 2004 (13:00 to 19:00 ), Sun., Oct. 3, 2004 (12:00 to 18:00) Tokyo Venue: Tokyo International Forum (Yurakucho), Hall B 7F Osaka Date: Sat. Oct. 9, 2004 (13:00 to 18:00) Osaka Venue: Osaka International Convention Center Nagoya Date: Mon. October 11, 2004 (13:00 to 18:00) Nagoya Venue: International Design Center Nagoya 6F, Design Hall The British Council Education UK Fair will bring you the latest information about study and life in the UK. Representatives of over 40 universities, colleges and schools will attend, allowing you to discuss your plans for studying in the UK face-to-face. As well as the chance to talk over your study options with each school, there will be a variety of other activities such as seminars on different types of courses, speeches by UK alumni, and seminars introducing UK culture. Women's Group of the Tokyo American Club Preschool and Kindergarten Information Day Date: Sun. October 3, 2004 (13:00 - 15:00) Venue: Tokyo American Club Representatives from over 40 of Tokyo's international schools and preschools will be present to give out information and to answer questions about their programs. The event, sponsored by the Women's Group of the Tokyo American Club, is open to the general public, and is free of charge. No reservations necessary. Linden Educational Services Linden U.S. Study Abroad Fair Date: Sun. October 3, 2004 (13:00 - 17:00) Venue: MIPRO M-2/M3 Hall, World Import Mart Bldg. 6F Are you interested in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate degree? Come meet face to face with admissions officers who will provide the facts about application procedures and scholarships. Alumni of the universities will also share their valuable insights. The fair is free of charge and open to the public. Visit the URL above for pre-registration information. Japan Translation Federation (JTF) Translation Forum Date: Thurs. October 7, 2004 (13:00 - 17:50) Venue: Mazda Hall, Chuo-ku, Tokyo The Japan Translation Federation (JTF) will hold its annual Translation Forum near Tokyo Station on the afternoon of October 7, 2004.(The program will be conducted mainly in JAPANESE.) Presenters include Greg Irwin, performer of traditional Japanese songs in English; Hatanaka Nobutoshi of Canon Inc., and a panel of professional translators, translation company owners and corporate translation buyers, who will discuss the requirements of quality, speed and cost in today’s commercial translation market. Translation company recruiters and vendors of tools for translators will also exhibit. CEA Study in Canada Fairs Kyoto Date: Sat. October 9, 2004 (13:00 - 17:00) Kyoto Venue: Kyoto International Community House Osaka Date: Mon. October 11, 2004 (13:00 - 19:00) Osaka Venue: International House, Osaka Nagoya Date: Wed. October 13, 2004 (15:00 - 20:00) Nagoya Venue: Nagoya International Center Yokohama Date: Thurs. October 14, 2004 (17:00 - 20:30) Yokohama Venue: Kanagawa Volunteer Support Center Tokyo Date: Sun. October 17, 2004 (10:00 - 17:00) Tokyo Venue: Canadian Embassy 4F Representatives from numerous Canadian universities, colleges and high schools will be coming to Japan to promote their programs and answer questions regarding study abroad. This is an ideal opportunity to speak directly with school representatives and to learn more about Canada and the educational opportunities available. Raffle: One lucky participant in each city will win a Free Study Trip to Canada. Enquiries: For more information, contact the CEA office in Tokyo Chez Irene Bldg. 2F, 7-4-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo    107-0052 Tel. (03) 3224-0946 E-mail: cea@gol.com McGill MBA Japan McGill MBA Japan Program Information Session Date: Sat. October 23, 2004 (11:30 - 13:00) Venue: Building 11, Sophia University This information session will give you an opportunity to find out more about the program firsthand, and have your questions and concerns addressed by staff and the Director of the McGill MBA Japan Program. The U.S. Commercial Service Japan U.S. University Fairs 2004 Tokyo Date: Sun. October 24, 2004 (12:00 - 17:00) Tokyo Venue: Center Hall A, 4F World Import Mart Building (in Sunshine City) Nagoya Date: Tues. October 26, 2004 (16:00 - 20:00) Nagoya Venue: Nagoya International Center, Annex Hall Kobe Date: Wed. October 27, 2004 (16:00 - 20:00) Kobe Venue: Hyogo International Plaza Representatives from about 50 regionally-accredited two-year, four-year colleges and graduates schools in the United States will exhibit in Tokyo, about 20 in Nagoya and about 30 in Kobe. Registration information is available at the above URL. TopMBA.com Presents World MBA Tour Date: Thurs. November 4, 2004 (17:00 - 21:00) Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with admissions directors from the world's top MBA Programmes. There will also be information about the admissions process, scholarships and some seminars and master classes provided by leading lecturers. Candidates can gain free entry by pre-registering for the event. (500 yen at the door) Patagonia - Japan Branch Banff Mountain Film Festival 2004 in Japan Date: November 17-19, 2004 Opens at 17:30, films begin at 18:00 Venue: B2 Theater, The Canadian Embassy in Tokyo Every year during the first week of November, The Banff Center in Banff, Canada holds a film festival based on the themes of mountains, adventure and outdoor sports. Films and videos from around the world are shown and rated in a competition. For the first time, this year the films to be shown in Japan will have subtitles in Japanese. Katoh Gakuen Katoh Gakuen Symposium 2004 Date: December 3-4, 2004 (09:30 - 20:00) Venue: Numazu, Shizuoka An exciting line-up of presenters are scheduled to participate. This will be a great opportunity for educators interested in English Education in Japan to gather and share ideas. More information and registration info is available at the URL above. Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars Global Daigaku.com Presents Effective Communication and Presentations Seminar/Workshop Date: Saturday, Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2004 Venue: Tokyo Union Church This workshop is for pre-school and kindergarten educators. The presenter is Mr. Shaun Dubin, a communication and presentations expert from the U.S. He has worked with major firms such as Dupont, Ford and NEC in this area and has done cross-cultural and effective communication workshops for schools in the U.S. and Japan. IMHPJ/TELL Building Crisis Response Plans in School Date: Sat. October 9, 2004 (09:30-16:30) Venue: Central Tokyo This workshop will be led by Mental Health Professionals who work in Tokyo, and is aimed at senior administration/managers who are responsible for crisis management in schools, school counsellors, teaching and non-teaching staff and school nurses. Please visit the URL above for more details. Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Seta International Preschool, (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) - International Preschool & Kindergarten Seta International Preschool's highly qualified teachers bring a wealth of experience to class, and draw on their collective international backgrounds to facilitate a creative learning environment for young children. Seta is also committed to maintaining a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less, and opportunities for individual instruction are maximized throughout the program whenever possible. Marshall Global Executive MBA in Shanghai (Shanghai, China) - MBA The Marshall Global Executive MBA Program has won international acclaim in Los Angeles for more than 20 years - consistently ranked top 10 or top 20. Designed for mid-career managers between ages of 28 and 55, so as to provide them with a highly relevant and practical education for becoming senior leaders. The same outstanding senior faculty, innovative theme-based curriculum and integrated approach to instruction, and the same Marshall MBA degree, plus a certificate from Shanghai JiaoTong University, our partner and a top-10 university in China. Free Counselling Campaign! England: Lancaster University USA: Northface University USA: Saint Michael's College Australia: Monash University Regular counselling fees are being waved for prospective applicants in Japan to the above four schools! Our highly experienced counselors will be happy to explain the details of each schools' programs and housing facilities, and will also help you complete the necessary application forms. For Entry requirements and other admission details, please contact: the Global Daigaku.com office by telephone (03) 3568-6431 or e-mail counselling@globaldaigaku.com Global Daigaku.com - enabling individuals and corporate members to become more competitive in the global marketplace. 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