Songwriting contest for Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival
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Thanks to JETAA Music City President (and Arkansas Cherry Blossom Princess) Terry Vo (Kumamoto-ken, 2007-09) for sharing info about the songwriting contest for the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival.
Terry writes: “It’s open to ANYONE that believes that they can create a song (lyrical or instrumental) that exudes the spirit of the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival (or any cherry blossom festival). This is an awesome opportunity and I would love for a JET alum to win this!! Let’s hope we get some entries on the JET or JET community side!”
GRAND PRIZE: $3,000 + A spread in the premiere Nashville Arts Magazine (February 2012) + Opportunity to have the song performed at the annual Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival (March 24, 2012)
Deadline: January 15, 2012
For questions or inquiries, please contact 615-383-0278 or songs@nashvillearts.com.
Photos from Rikuzentakata Tutoring Project supported in part by JETAA USA Earthquake Relief Fund
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Thanks to Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94) for forwarding the below photos of the “Youth Empowerment Iwate“ Rikuzentakata tutoring project that received $25,000 in support from the JETAA USA Earthquake Relief Fund. These photos are from a November 10 visit to one of the several middle schools in town where the project is operating three times a week. These photos are of three rooms, one where individual students can study quietly on their own, a second dedicated to group study (and relaxing, too…which is important), and a third that is tutoring for the entire group. The tutors you see are university student volunteers, who are the ones running things.
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A very heartfelt video thank you from the people of Tohoku that includes a number of Taylor Anderson’s students. According to Taylor’s father Andy, “the video was shown at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York’s annual dinner on November 15 where Taylor received their Luminary Award. Executive Director Karino had the video made for the event. The students who were being taught by Taylor at the time of the earthquake on 3/11 are in the video. Taylor’s students are in front of The Taylor Anderson Reading Corner. It’s very moving and reminds us all of how much is yet to be done for the area to recover.”
JET Alum Projects $54.3 Billion in New Law School Debt by 2020
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Matt Leichter (matt [dot] leichter [at] gmail [dot] com) (Saitama-ken 2003-05) is a renegade attorney who plays by his own rules. He operates a think tank of one, The Law School Tuition Bubble, where he archives, chronicles, and analyzes the rising cost and declining value of legal education in the United States.
On December 5, the American Lawyer (aka the AmLaw Daily) published Leichter’s most recent article, “Law School Debt Bubble, Part II: Data Show Feds Will Lend $54.3 Billion to U.S. Law Schools by 2020,” in which he uses American Bar Association data to project the exponential growth of law school debt in contrast to the small number of new lawyer jobs in the U.S.
Interesse Club: Matchmaking Service
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JETwit.com is pleased to welcome its newest sponsor, interesseclub, a subsidiary company of staffing/recruiting firm Interesse International, Inc.
interesseclub offers a progressive matchmaking service, from registration through marriage, and is based in both the U.S. and Japan.
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- Sillicon Valley: 650-218-9464
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JET News Roundup 12.05.11
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By Filmore Ha (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08), a graduate of Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Filmore continues to live and work in the Greater Tokyo Area and is webmaster for JETAA Tokyo.
JET has made headlines quite a bit over the past several weeks, so today we’re going to do a roundup in the first ever JET News Roundup!
- Japan to offer donations to alma maters of U.S. Jet disaster victims
The Japan Foundation stated it will be offering US $100,000 annually over five years to the alma maters of Taylor Anderson and Montgomery Dickson. In addition, the foundation is working with each school on projects in memory of both victims. - Japan shows world it is safe with help of JET teachers
Current JETs such as Sean Dowty (featured in this article) as well as former JETs as are seen as crucial in rebuilding world wide trust in Japan as a safe destination for tourists. - On Nov. 24th the Asahi Shinbun released a short article about former CIR William McMichael who now works at Fukushima University and his efforts to recruit international students here. The article is in Japanese, so get out your dictionaries! asahi-shinbun-william-mcmichael-jet-news
- Woman pitches in for Japanese tsunami relief
Canadian community website YorkRegion.com posted an article about former Shiogama ALT Tanya Gardecky who went door to door raising funds for tsunami relief following news of the 3/11 disaster. - TV Japan posted a video prior to Thanksgiving highlighting the JET Welcome Back Reception in New York. The video, which is in Japanese, is can be accessed via the TV Japan video archive.
- Mockridge returns to visit quake-, tsunami-ravaged Japan
Bay Area Mercury News posted a great article about Alan Mockridge, a former ALT from the UK, highlighting his activities in disaster relief following the 3/11 disaster, as well as the events leading up to his return to Iwate Prefecture to visit his former school. This article is a great example of the relationships and special ties that result from participation on JET.
JQ Magazine: Georgia JETs’ Ganbare Tohoku Shows Social Media Savvy
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JET alumni Emily Duncan and Mellissa Takeuchi presenting at Georgia’s annual JapanFest, Sept. 17, 2011.
By Emily Duncan (Hyogo-ken, 2005-08) for JQ magazine. Emily is a graduate of the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia.
When I was a JET, I worked at Himeji Nishi Senior High School and enjoyed my time there immensely. I would love to return to Japan, if only for a visit.
Since a transcontinental, transpacific trip is a bit too much of a stretch for my wallet right now, I, like many of you, have an application essay ready for the day that JNTO begins their campaign for the 10,000 free flights to Japan (should the Diet rethink approving this plan for next spring, of course).
On March 11, 2011, I was asleep when the massive earthquake struck northeastern Japan (after all, it was about 1 a.m. in Atlanta). When I awoke, there was an e-mail news alert on my phone. I spent a chunk of time that morning trying to call friends in the Himeji area, but everyone was fine as they live about an hour west of Osaka. Plenty of room between them and disaster.
The rest of the day—the rest of the weekend, really—I spent occasionally checking in on the progression of events in Japan through news sources online. I reached out to the JETAASE and the Japan-America Society of Georgia with fundraising ideas. But neither group had decided upon a plan of action.
Impatient, I called my friend, Mellissa Takeuchi, fellow Hyogo-ken JET alum, to brainstorm. We thought of ideas for fundraising, but the one immediate and tangible takeaway from the conversation was that we should establish a Facebook page to catalogue the ongoing narrative of the Tohoku Earthquake, the tsunami disaster and the ensuing recovery effort.
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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
Time truly flies, as I can’t believe it has been so long since I’ve been here. At any rate, tadaima!
Although almost nine months have passed since the earthquake/tsunami in Fukushima, and I am glad to say that the recoverｙ effort is still on people’s minds. Last night I went to the Artist Showcase and Fundraiser for Japan held at Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki’s Residence. The event featured a reception honoring a visiting Fukushima prefectural government delegation to New York, along with artwork (some from JET alumni!) available for silent auction purchase.
Ambassador Hiroki offered his comments, and a representative of the Fukushima prefectural governor read a letter from him on his behalf. On display were Fukushima goods, and guests partook of Fukushima sake as well as Read More
L.M. Zoller (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. A writer and translator for The Art of Japan: Kanazawa and Discover Kanazawa, ze also writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan.
Despite my oft-mentioned love of turkey, I had actually never cooked one until this year. In between being a super serious high-school student buried in a stack of books during the holidays and being a super-serious undergrad/grad student visiting from out of state, still buried in a stack of books and often rushing to get back home in time for holiday meals, I somehow seemed to have missed participating in the time-honored ritual of roasting a whole bird. This year marked my third consecutive Thanksgiving missed because I live in Japan, so rather than cry over my twitter feed of satisfied turkey-eaters in the US, I decided that my upgraded oven range was going to good use this year: we would host Thanksgiving, and, moreover, we would cook the turkey.
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Job: Research Analyst (NYC)
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Via Pasona. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Research Analyst (NYC)
Job Details:
Japanese Research Institute is looking for trilingual research Analyst, ASAP!
Location: Downtown NY
Position: Research Analyst
Salary: Temp – $14.00/hour (*Possible to become a permanent position)
Working Hour: 9-5/M-F
Job Description:
– Research industries and companies in various regions.
– Have an appointment for the interview with local organizations.
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Job: Jobs in Okinawa
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Via JET alum and professional translator Joel Dechant. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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For information on jobs at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology please check the following link http://www.oist.jp/careers
Administrative jobs which may appeal to JETs include:
•Assistant to Vice President of Finance & Administration
•Assistant to Vice President for Communication & PR
•Research Administrator
•Assistant to Dean of the Graduate School
•Mechanical Engineer
Job: Postings from idealist.org
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Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Assistant to the Director, Alumnae Affairs
Posted by: Barnard College of New York
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: $23.72 per hour
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/C957dGJKD4FP/
Short-term/Freelance Social Media Ad Buyer
(JETAANY and JETwit webmaster Leesean Huang works here)
Posted by: Purpose
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/k8fTWd3kcw8d/
Seasonal Compliance Assistant
Posted by: AFS-USA
Location: New York, New York, United States
Salary: 12/hr
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FxGh65x7c3H4/
Job: UNIQLO Manager In Training Program (USA)
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Via LeJarie Battieste. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: UNIQLO Manager In Training Program
Job Details:
Our Manager In Training (MIT) Program will prepare you to take on many roles as an innovator, a talent developer, a problem solver, and above all, a business leader. You will join a group of passionate and diverse peers for six months of specialized training overseas in Japan.
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Job: Teaching Vacancies, Doshisha International School (Kyoto)
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Via Doshisha International School. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Teaching Vacancies, Doshisha International School (Kyoto)
Job Details:
Commencing April 2012:
ESL Teacher (grades 1-6)
Commencing August 2012:
IT Teacher / IT Support (grades 6-12)
Music Teacher (grades 1-12)
Art Teacher (grades 1-12)
PE Teacher (grades 1-12)
Doshisha International School, Kyoto (DISK) opened its new purpose-built campus to the world September 2011. We offer a reputed international curriculum in English for students Grades 1-12 and are currently a candidate school to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.
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Job: Research Program Coordinator (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Via JETAA Northern CAL. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Research Program Coordinator (San Francisco Bay Area)
Job Details:
Research Program Coordinator UC Berkeley – Main Campus
Responsibilities:
The CBE’s Research Program Coordinator plays a critical role in the successful day-to-day operation of the center, providing support to research staff, faculty and graduate student researchers (GSRs). The position requires balancing multiple activities and the ability to prioritize work to ensure that tasks are completed on time. The position also requires a high level of professionalism, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and a high degree of personal ownership to ensure quality work products are delivered and support activities are performed. The position requires professional communications with CBE’s industry representatives, many of whom are senior executives in their respective companies.
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