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Event History of JCMU


Sep., 1988 Both Governors of Shiga Prefecture and the State of Michigan signed the Agreement to establish JCMU.
Sep., 1989 The Opening Ceremony of JCMU was held in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture.
"Japanese Language and Culture Program" and "English Language Program" started in the temporary school building (Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall of Shiga) in Maibara.
Sep., 1990 The JCMU Grand Opening Ceremony was held at the new facility in Hikone.
Apr., 1991 Prince and Princess Takamado visited JCMU and had a pleasant talk with students.
Jun., 1992 The Summer Intensive Japanese Language Program started.
Sep., 1992 The Lieutenant Governor of State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Oct., 1993 The Sister States/Cities Conference was held as a part of JCMU 5th Anniversary.
Jul., 1994 The Director of the Dept. of Commerce Japan Office in the State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Oct., 1994 The Japan-U.S. University Presidents' Symposium was held at JCMU.
Aug., 1995 The Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Oct., 1998 The JCMU 10th Anniversary was held.
JCMU and University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) formally established a practical agreement.
Nov., 1998 The Detroit Symphony collaborated with Kosei Senior High School Brass Band in Shiga at JCMU.
Aug., 1999 The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Jan., 2001 The Environmental Sciences in Japan Program started.
May., 2001 The Japanese Culture and Society May Short Program started.
Jul., 2001 The Shiga-Michigan Joint Symposium 2001 were organized with USP.
Sep., 2001 Internship Programs started.
Maibara High School Intensive English Course began.
Nov., 2001 The Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Mar., 2003 Shiga University and the JCMU Consortium signed the Agreement for Student Exchange.
Sep., 2003 The University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) and the JCMU Consortium signed the Agreement for Student Exchange.
Mar., 2004 The 15th anniversary events were held.
Jan., 2005

Aichi World Expo. US Pavilion Guide Training Program started.(-June, 2005)

Jul., 2005 Governor Granholm of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.
Oct., 2007 JCMU supported MEDC's booth at the 10th Biwako Business Messe for the first time.
Jan., 2008

Governor Kada of Shiga prefecture visited JCMU.

Aug.,2008 The 20th anniversary events were held in Michigan.
Nov.,2008 Shiga University of Medical Science and the JCMU Consortium signed the Agreement for Student Exchange.
May.,2009 The 20th anniversary events were held in Shiga.
Jun.,2009

Comperative Health Care course started.


 

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