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The University of Aizu Gazette No. 17 March 2004 |
Establishment of the University of Aizu Committee for Reorganization of the University into a Public University Corporation as a step towards reorganization of the University of Aizu
- Public Lectures
- PC Koshien 2003
- Entrance Examination
- Graduation (Undergraduate and Master) Theses Presentations
Establishment of the University of Aizu Committee for Reorganization of the University into a Public University Corporation as a step towards reorganization of the University of Aizu
At a press conference held at the beginning of the year, the Prefectural Governor expressed the Prefecture's intention to reorganize prefectural universities by April 2006. Consequently, the Prefecture established the Headquarters to Promote Reorganization of Prefectural Universities, comprising the Vice-Governor, the Presidents of both universities, and a number of other people, in January, as the entity to implement reorganization of the prefectural universities. In the midst of such moves, the University established the University of Aizu Committee for Reorganization of the University into a Public University Corporation in January, to carry out concrete deliberations towards its reorganization.
This committee comprises 12 members appointed by the University President, and has Professor Atsunobu Sasaki as its chairperson and Professor Kazuyuki Saito as its vice-chairperson. Moreover, to facilitate specialized deliberations on reorganization, four specialized sections on "Rules and Organization", "A Personnel System", "Goals and Strategies" and "Finance and Accounting" were established within the Committee. The Committee has convened four times thus far, and is developing dynamic activities. At the second meeting, a proposal for a Basic Plan for Reorganization of Prefectural Universities was explained by the founder, and a lively discussion towards formation of a collective view ensued.
Invitation of Professor Gurov and Assistant Professor Stankevich from the St. Petersburg University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO)
The University invited Professor Igor Gurov and Research Associate Andrey Stankevich from the St. Petersburg University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics (ITMO), with which it has an international exchange agreement. Professor Igor Gurov will stay at the University from January 28 through March 29 to exchange opinions on research with Professor Ryuichi Oka and other faculty members in the Image Processing Laboratory and give special lectures.
Research Associate Andrey Stankevich participated in the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals as a competitor from 1998 and as a coach from 2001, winning a gold medal and achieving illustrious success. He stayed at the University between February 23 and 27, and shared know-how with University of Aizu students towards their achieving good results in the aforementioned programming contest. He also gave a lecture entitled "Programming Technology and IT Education" at the Prefectural Office on February 26 for high school students and others involved in PC Koshien.Faculty Personnel Affairs
- Appointment
Shape Modeling Laboratory
Visiting Researcher: Ding Shuxue
Academic Conferences and Events
Public Lectures
As of this academic year, the University has implemented a number of Off-Campus Public Lectures whereby it dispatches lecturers in response to requests from various organizations. On December 3rd, Professor Atsunobu Sasaki gave a lecture on the theme "Fostering prosperous people and creating a vibrant town" at the Central Community Center in Sukagawa City. Lecture-based public lectures entitled "Introduction to Intellectual Property Law for Small, Medium and Venture Businesses" (presented by Associate Professor Masaya Seino at Corasse Fukushima) and "Spatial Media (3-D Computer Graphics and 3-D Sound)" (presented by Associate Professor Michael Cohen) were held on November 29th and January 29th respectively, both of which were favorably received by the public.
- Japan's first ever All Japan High School PC Competition "PC Koshien (Concours) 2003" was held at the University of Aizu on November 22~23, 2003. The 35 teams that made it through the qualifying rounds (20 teams in the Programming Technology Division and 15 teams in the CG Contents Division) competed for supremacy in technology and skill. Results for each division can be viewed on the competition's homepage (URL:http://www.pref.fukushima.jp/pc-concours/ )
Hosting of PC Koshien (Concours) 2003
- Screening of students recommended for admission to the School of Computer Science and Engineering was conducted on December 6. 79 students from high schools within the prefecture took the examination, of which, 49 passed. The first-period examination for general selection was held on February 25. 806 applications were received, and examinations were conducted in Aizu and Tokyo. Results were announced on March 5. The second-period examination will be conducted on March 12. Entrance examinations for the Graduate School (the 2nd examination for admission in spring 2004 and the 1st examination for admission in fall 2004) were conducted on December 7. 14 of the 15 examinees passed for the Master's Program and all 6 examinees for the Doctoral Program were successful.
The University of Aizu Entrance Examinations
Graduation (Undergraduate and Master) Theses Presentations
The Undergraduate Theses Presentations and Examination, and the Master Theses Presentations and Examination were conducted from February 16 to 20, 2003. 215 undergraduate students and 56 Master's Program students gave presentations.
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March 2004