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M M oonntthhllyy RReeppoorrtt ooff GGiiffuu UUnniivveerrssiittyy April 2015 Vol.692 Degree Awarding Ceremony for Gifu University and the Graduate Schools of Gifu University (Mar.25) Degree Awarding Ceremony for Gifu University and the Graduate Schools of Gifu University ································································· 01 The Degree Awarding Ceremony for the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science and the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences ··················· 05 Open Lecture “Infectious Diseases of Serious Concerns” ························ 06 Delegation from Northern Kentucky University Visits Gifu University ············· 07 Exchange Agreement with Srinakharinwirot University Concluded ··················· 09 Memorandum of Understanding on the Environment Concluded with FC Gifu ··········· 11 Gifu University Exchange Students take part in Ogaki Kita Senior High School’s “Super Global High School (SGH)” Project ······································ 13 Two New Agreements with Gifu Prefecture ········································· 15 Two Professors of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science visit Chulalongkorn University, Thailand ·············································· 17 Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Daily Newspaper Gifu Shimbun ··········· 18 Delegation from Thuyloi University, Viet Nam makes a courtesy visit to President of Gifu University ······························································ 19 Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences Signs Partnership Agreement with Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ································· 20 Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization (GHOGL) Kickoff Meeting Starts ···· 22 Opening Ceremony for Gifu Disaster Mitigation Center ···························· 23 Degree Awarding ································································· 24 Foreign Researchers Accepted by Gifu University in March ························ 30 発行 岐阜大学総合企画部総務課 岐阜市柳戸 1 番 1 電話 058-230-1111(代表) Degree Awarding Ceremony for Gifu University and the Graduate Schools of Gifu University The 63rd degree awarding ceremony for undergraduate students and the 2015 degree awarding ceremony for graduate students were held at Nagaragawa Convention Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. President Hisataka Moriwaki offered the following message to the departing students: You have studied the concepts of advanced, basic and applied sciences in the faculties and master's and doctoral courses of Gifu University. The results of your studies will never remain only in the fields of the faculties and those courses. You can generally apply the results to the fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences and develop them further. I hope you will build your careers with the wisdom acquired in Gifu University and with the will to extensively contribute to human beings. Dr. Shingo Katsuno, President of Gifu Pharmaceutical University delivered a congratulatory speech on behalf of the guests. The number of students who are awarded is as follows: - Faculty of Education – 252 - Faculty of Regional Studies – 117 - School of Medicine – 175 - Faculty of Engineering – 559 - Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences – 200 - Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Education – 48 - Professional Degree, Graduate School of Education – 20 - Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Regional Studies – 15 - Master’s Degree, Nursing Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine – 4 - Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Medicine – 8 - Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Engineering – 287 - Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Applied Biological Sciences – 74 - Doctoral Degree, Graduate School of Medicine – 21 - Doctoral Degree, Graduate School of Engineering – 16 - Doctoral Degree, United Graduate School of Drag Discovery and Medical Information Sciences – 1 1 During the ceremony, President Moriwaki also honored the 18 students for their outstanding academic achievements during their study at Gifu University in accordance with the President’s Commendation Rules. 2 President's address March 25, 2015 Hisataka Moriwaki President, Gifu University Let me begin by offering my sincere congratulations to the students who are graduating from Gifu University today, as well as the faculty members who have guided and instructed the students towards this day. Also in this venue, many of the students' families and those who have supported their school life are present. Seeing this truly outstanding scene for the commencement, I feel even more enthused about offering my congratulations. Gifu University was founded in 1949 and its predecessor goes back to the "Gifu Prefectural Normal School,” established in 1873. Our University has a history of more than 140 years and has produced so many outstanding alumni. They are playing active roles in various fields, in educational institutions, corporations and administrative organizations in Japan and overseas. The faculties and graduate schools of Gifu University are highly evaluated not only in Japan, but also internationally and it is all because of the activities of our alumni. All of you, who have earned your diplomas today, will also join in such activities. I would like to emphasize that the true evaluation of yourselves will depend on how you play a role within society in the future. As a faculty member, I increasingly feel that no matter where we stand and no matter what the development stages we are in, the basis that supports a country, particularly a country that has scarce resources such as Japan is, essentially education. Of course, the focus of education in each academic field changes with time and the emphasis in academic fields themselves will continue to change in the future. Furthermore, the prospect for what we should share and how we should share it has become indispensable, not only from the viewpoint of one local area and one country, but also from an international viewpoint. I wish all of you consider what social contribution you can make on a global scale, without limiting yourselves to your own research themes and your future plans. In particular, as to international contribution, as our country is right in the middle of internationalization efforts in extensive fields and consistency with international standards has become a pressing matter in various areas. Meanwhile, if we lose such a perspective, we will not be accepted under international standards, which is well-expressed by the words “Galapagos Syndrome.” You have studied the concepts of advanced, basic and applied sciences in the faculties and master's and doctoral courses of Gifu University. The results of your studies will never remain only in the fields of the faculties and those 3 courses. You can generally apply the results to the fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences and develop them further. I hope you will build your careers with the wisdom acquired in Gifu University and with the will to extensively contribute to human beings. After receiving a truly advanced, professional education or leading-edge research education, you were conferred the diploma today. Therefore, today is a memorable day when you will start your contributions to society, international communities and humanity as a whole. I hope you all live fulfilling lives with high goals without merely adhering to the areas you have studied at the University. In concluding my address, I would like to say that I am heartily looking forward to seeing and hearing about your activities from somewhere on the planet, regardless of whether it is in the near or distant future. 4 The Degree Awarding Ceremony for the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science and the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences The Degree Awarding Ceremony of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Science (UGSAS) and the United Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences (UGSVS) was held at the Gifu University Auditorium on Friday, March 13, 2015. The number of students who were awarded is as follows: - Doctoral Degree, UGSAS – 10 students - Doctoral Degree, UGSVS – 12 students - Doctoral Degree (by thesis), UGSVS – 2 students During the ceremony, President Hisataka Moriwaki also honored the two students for their outstanding academic achievements during their study at Gifu University in accordance with the President’s Commendation Rules. 5 Open Lecture “Infectious Diseases of Serious Concerns” The Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences held an open lecture entitled “Infectious Diseases of Serious Concerns” at the Satellite Campus of Gifu University on Monday, March 2. Dr. Ayato Takada of Hokkaido University Research Center for Zoonosis Control, and Associate Dr. Takeshi Kurosu of Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University, gave presentations on infectious diseases. Around 60 people in and around Gifu City and university officials attended the lecture. Some came from as far as Tokyo to join the lecture. Under the title of “Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever: Current Status and Research Frontline”, Dr. Takada underscored the necessity of further investigation into the Ebola hemorrhagic fever as the world is waiting for unraveling the mystery of possible natural host of Ebola virus, transmission routes, prevention, treatment and diagnosis. Dr. Kurosu spoke about dengue fever under the title of “Dengue Fever Rages on – Why Now?” He explained transmission of dengue fever among dogs and cats, transmission from dogs and cats to humans, differences between dengue fever and filariasis* of dogs,