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H O K K A I D O U N I V E R S I T Y Curious About Hokkaido University? Find out more at www.hokudai.ac.jp/en Oce of International Aairs Kita 15 Nishi 8 Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0808, JAPAN TEL + 81(11)-706-8033 FAX + 81(11)-706-8036 Produced July 2011 A B R I E F S K E T C H 1 C O N T E N T S Introduction p2-3 History p4-5 Philosophies - A Message from the President p6-7 Our Nobel Prize Winner, Akira Suzuki p8-9 Quick Facts p10-11 Hokkaido University Schools 2 p12-13 Hokkaido University Research Institutes p14-15 Exchange and English Degree Programs p16-17 Sustainability Initiatives p18-19 Large Scale Research Projects p20-21 International Portfolio p22-23 Student Life at Hokkaido University p24-25 Hokkaido Living p26-27 Hakodate Campus Information p28-29 Sapporo Campus Information A University of Four Seasons 23 1. Central Lawn Containing the beautiful Sakushu Kotani River, this oasis on campus is a great place in spring for viewing cherry blossoms. 2. Botannic Gardens About a kilometer to the south of the Sapporo Campus lies our Botanic Gardens, containing a museum of Ainu relics, and many thematic gardens. 3. Ginko Avenue An east-west thoroughfare of Sapporo Campus, this avenue of 70 mature gingko trees is particularly beautiful in summer and autumn and attracts many 4 photographers and tourists. Hokkaido University Museum 4. Model Barn Originally the Faculty of Science, this historical building became the University Museum in 1999. is Important Cultural Property, built in 1877 Completed in 1929 in Gothic Revival style, it holds over 4 million scientic specimens, was based on President Clark's belief that successful farming original documents and works of art. depended on spacious stables to shelter animals from severe winters. Built in the style of 19th century American barns, it was moved to its present site in 1910. 1 北海道大学 Dr W.S. Clark H I S T O R Y Founding father of Hokkaido University 1826-1886 Sapporo Agricultural School Graduates 1901 Chronology 1876 Hokkaido University opens as ‘Sapporo Agricultural College.’ Dr. William S. Clark, the President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College in the USA takes up the post of President of the College. 1877 e ‘model barn,’ one of the rst buildings of the University (and still existing today) is completed. 1903 e Faculty of Agriculture main building is completed. Originally built out of wood, it was rebuilt in 1936. 1908 Swiss-born German teacher Hans Koller introduces the western two-blade ski on Sapporo Campus for the rst time in Japan. 1909 e historical Furukawa Hall is completed in French Renaissance Style. Sapporo Agricultural School, 1901 1912 e trees of the University’s Poplar Avenue are planted as a wind break. Celebrating 25 years. 1918 In 1918, the University becomes the 5th prestigious university in mainland Japan to join a league of seven Imperial Universities formed by the Imperial Japanese government. is distinction continues to hold prominence in Japan today. 1935 Hakodate Campus opens, and the School of Fisheries transfers from Sapporo Campus. 1936 Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya successfully produces the world's rst ‘articial snow crystal.’ 1947 After WWII, Hokkaido Imperial University is renamed Hokkaido University. 1976 e Centennial Anniversary of the University is celebrated. 1999 Hokkaido University Museum is established to house over 4 million historical artifacts under one roof. 2007 Sustainability Weeks event is held for the rst time. 2008 Hokkaido University is a joint host of the G8 University Summit and establishes the School of Science, 1902 ‘Sapporo Sustainability Declaration’. Famous Alumni Kanzo Uchimura - writer and intellectual of the Meiji Era (1880) Inazo Nitobe - writer, statesman, philosopher, educator (1881) Takeo Arishima - novelist, essayist and short story writer (1900) Akira Ifukube - composer of classical music and lm scores, including Godzilla (1935) Students playing Goh, 1901 Ryuzo Yanagimachi - pioneer in the eld of cloning (1952) Yuichiro Miura - alpinist, and oldest man to climb Mt Everest (1953) Mamoru Mohri - astronaut and scientist (1970), (1972) Akira Suzuki - Nobel Prize Winning Chemist (1959) ‘Be ambitious not for money or for selsh aggrandizement, not for that evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for knowledge, for righteousness, and for the uplift of your people.’ ~ 1877 Students * Historical photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library. *Historical Photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library. Faculty of Economics 3 Chronology 1876 Hokkaido University opens as ‘Sapporo Agricultural College.’ Dr. William S. Clark, the President of the Massachusetts Agricultural College in the USA takes up the post of President of the College. 1877 e ‘model barn,’ one of the rst buildings of the University (and still existing today) is completed. 1903 e Faculty of Agriculture main building is completed. Originally built out of wood, it was rebuilt in 1936. 1908 Swiss-born German teacher Hans Koller introduces the western two-blade ski on Sapporo Campus for the rst time in Japan. 1909 e historical Furukawa Hall is completed in French Renaissance Style. 1912 e trees of the University’s Poplar Avenue are planted as a wind break. 1918 In 1918, the University becomes the 5th prestigious university in mainland Japan to join a league of seven Imperial Universities formed by the Imperial Japanese government. is distinction continues to hold prominence in Japan today. 1935 Hakodate Campus opens, and the School of Fisheries transfers from Sapporo Campus. 1936 Dr. Ukichiro Nakaya successfully produces the world's rst ‘articial snow crystal.’ 1947 After WWII, Hokkaido Imperial University is renamed Hokkaido University. 1976 e Centennial Anniversary of the University is celebrated. 1999 Hokkaido University Museum is established to house over 4 million historical artifacts under one roof. 2007 Sustainability Weeks event is held for the rst time. 2008 Hokkaido University is a joint host of the G8 University Summit and establishes the ‘Sapporo Sustainability Declaration’. Famous Alumni Kanzo Uchimura - writer and intellectual of the Meiji Era (1880) Inazo Nitobe - writer, statesman, philosopher, educator (1881) Takeo Arishima - novelist, essayist and short story writer (1900) Akira Ifukube - composer of classical music and lm scores, including Godzilla (1935) Ryuzo Yanagimachi - pioneer in the eld of cloning (1952) Yuichiro Miura - alpinist, and oldest man to climb Mt Everest (1953) Mamoru Mohri - astronaut and scientist (1970), (1972) Akira Suzuki - Nobel Prize Winning Chemist (1959) *Historical Photos are the property of Hokkaido University Main Library. P H I L O S O P H I E S Message from the President Hokkaido University has always upheld its founding spirit of producing leaders to pave the way toward a brighter future. e school is committed to research and education without being aected by stereotypes which are in line with our four basic philosophies. ese four philosophies have served as the backbone of Hokkaido University for over a century, and serve as constant pointers toward future objectives. Frontier Spirit - Originating from the phrase `lofty ambition`, uttered by Dr.W.S. Clark during the opening of ceremony of 1 Sapporo Agricultural College; Global Perspectives - Attaching importance to the spirit of open-mindedness, as has been the case since the schools’ 2 foundation; An All Round Education - For the development of individuals with a well rounded character, a high intellect and a broad 3 range of knowledge; Practical Learning - To emphasize the pursuit of universal truths and return the fruits of research to society through their 4 application and practical use. Hokkaido University is currently promoting three specic areas of development : the improvement and internationalization of education programs, such as the promotion of education in foreign languages; the internationalization of research to create an international research center transcending academic disciplines and national boundaries; and partnerships with society through reinforced collaborative systems involving local communities and industries. Hokkaido University is one of the leading educational and research instituions in Japan. Making available to the whole world the achievement of education and research, Hokkaido University continues its endeavours, upholding the frontier spirit, to become one of Asia`s research giants. President of Hokkaido University FOUR PHILOSOPHIES Professor Hiroshi Saeki Hokkaido University President FRONTIER SPIRIT GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES 2007 - PRACTICAL LEARNING ALL ROUND EDUCATION 5 Professor Emeritus N O B E L P R I Z E W I N N I N G Akira Suzuki Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2010 Suzuki Research ‘In order to become a good researcher, you In 2010, Dr. Akira Suzuki was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work done almost four decades need to have strong foundations. ago when he developed a sophisticated tool called palladium-catalyzed cross couplings. Widely used by chemists across Pay close attention to your research, never do the world today in the production of pharmaceuticals, his research has had a profound and wide ranging impact in the things half-heartedly and be enthusiastic. eld of chemistry. Dr Suzukis’ award is seen as a reconrmation of our status as a world-class institution in research Hokkaido University will take you where you and education and Hokkaido University is extremely proud of his achievement. want to go.’ Akira Suzuki -Career Timeline Above Left : 1930 Born