History

Event History of JCMU

September, 1988
Both Governors of Shiga Prefecture and the State of Michigan signed the Agreement to establish JCMU.

September, 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.

September, 1990
The JCMU Grand Opening Ceremony was held at the new facility in Hikone.

April, 1991
Prince and Princess Takamado visited JCMU and had a pleasant talk with students.

June, 1992
The Summer Intensive Japanese Language Program started.

September, 1992
The Lieutenant Governor of State of Michigan visited JCMU.

October, 1993
The Sister States/Cities Conference was held as a part of JCMU 5th Anniversary.

July, 1994
The Director of the Dept. of Commerce Japan Office in the State of Michigan visited JCMU.

October, 1994
The Japan-U.S. University Presidents’ Symposium was held at JCMU.

August, 1995
The Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.

October, 1998
The JCMU 10th Anniversary was held.
JCMU and University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) formally established a practical agreement.

November, 1998
The Detroit Symphony collaborated with Kosei Senior High School Brass Band in Shiga at JCMU.

August, 1999
The Lieutenant Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.

January 2001
The Environmental Sciences in Japan Program started.

May, 2001
The Japanese Culture and Society May Short Program started.

July, 2001
The Shiga-Michigan Joint Symposium 2001 were organized with USP.

September, 2001
Internship Programs started.
Maibara High School Intensive English Course began.

November, 2001
The Governor of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.

March, 2003
Shiga University and the JCMU Consortium signed the Agreement for Student Exchange.

September, 2003
The University of Shiga Prefecture (USP) and the JCMU Consortium signed the Agreement for Student Exchange.

March, 2004
The 15th anniversary events were held.

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

July, 2005
Governor Granholm of the State of Michigan visited JCMU.

October, 2007
JCMU supported MEDC’s booth at the 10th Biwako Business Messe for the first time.

January, 2008
Governor Kada of Shiga prefecture visited JCMU.

August,2008
The 20th anniversary events were held in Michigan.

November,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.

June,2009
Comparative Health Care course started.