GSM DAY 2024 was held at the International Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall. The event was a great success with 145 participants, including faculty, staff, alumni, graduates, and current students. The event welcomed a diverse mix, including forty-three international participants. The event started with a welcome speech by the Dean, followed by a short lecture by Adjunct Associate Professor Akiko Murai, a farewell speech by the International Affair Committee Chair, and graduation speeches by outstanding students. The participants also enjoyed the special Kanze Noh “Takasago” performance. At the end of the event, bouquets were presented to departing faculty members.

The next year event is scheduled on March, 23, 2025, Sunday.

【Schedule】
Opening Remarks: Professor Naoki Wakabayashi

Welcome Speech by Dean: Dean Professor Norio Sawabe

Welcome Speech by Chairperson of GSM Alumni Association: Ms. Konomi Yoshizumi

Toast led by Professor Hiroto Koda

Short Lecture by Retiring Adjunct Associate Professor Akiko Murai: “What is global networking?”

Farewell Speech by International Affair Committee Chair, Professor Asli Colpan: “Bon voyage for your new life”
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Graduation Speech by Outstanding MBA Graduate: Ms. Aya Samy

Networking Time

Kanze Noh Performance: “Takasago” by Toyohiko Sugiura and Sugiura Noh Company

Graduation Speech by Outstanding MBA Graduate: Ms. Naoko Kito

Newcomer Speech by Associate Professor Michelle Yang

Presentation of Bouquets to Departing Faculty Members: Professor Yoshinori Hara, Professor Yoshikazu Maegawa, Associate Professor Keiji Murakami, Dr. Satoshi Shimada, Professor Masato Yodo

Updates from GSM Alumni

Closing Remarks by Professor Tomoki Sekiguchi