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Important Notices from Tohoku University
(Updated April 21, 2011 16:00, Latest Information, Updated items appear in RED.)
- Message from the President: Past Messages
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3rd Message: March 25, 2011
[Message from the President]
I would like to offer my deepest thanks to all of you who have supported and encouraged us following the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake. I would also like to offer my condolences to all of you who are suffering tremendous fatigue due to the hard day-to-day conditions.
Two weeks have passed since we were hit by the earthquake, which was of a historically unprecedented scale. Gradually, Tohoku University is being restored, and is preparing to make great strides forward.
Fortunately, we have ensured safety and have suffered no human losses on the Tohoku University campus. This disaster did not stop our university’s activities for society; immediately following the earthquake, the Tohoku University Hospital operated tirelessly to provide medical care and examinations in the affected areas, the Graduate School of Dentistry assisted in identification of individuals, and the Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center dedicated itself to monitoring radiation levels. I have also heard that our students have been active in volunteering, wanting to help those affected by the disaster in any way they can.
At times like this, our sorrow should be transformed into hope. We at Tohoku University will exert our collective efforts to contribute to the regional society. At the same time we will bring together our wisdom for the restoration and revitalization of the region. Finally, we will strategically and systematically address research that will lead Japan into a new era, and disseminate and apply our research findings.
While some of our university's facilities and equipment were damaged due to the earthquake, I believe we are now in a situation to further realize Tohoku University's functions and abilities. In addition to immediate and complete restoration of our research and educational infrastructure, we will move forward in order to realize even greater strides in our educational and research capabilities, and ability to contribute to society. Once again, I ask you all for your cooperation in this matter.
Akihisa Inoue
President, Tohoku University
Links to each department (We are trying to confirm the safety of students and instructors; please check your department's homepage.)
雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 for Inquiries Regarding Student Safety Information
To our current and incoming students:
- Room with terminals for self-study and Internet access has been opened.
Place: Kawauchi Kita (North) Campus, Multimedia Education and 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 Complex) 3rd Floor M304 (CALL Room) (Updated April 20 10:00)
- We will be conducting surveys etc. on the post-earthquake status (current location) of enrolled students. There have been inquiries from the departments, so we ask for your cooperation. (Updated: March 31 17:00)
- The Student Counseling Center is open during its regular hours. 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 information is here. (Updated: March 31 11:00)
- If you require counseling/advice in connection with the Great East Japan Earthquake, please contact the Education and Student Support Department, Student Services Division, Student Services Planning.
- Student E-mail (s.tohoku.ac.jp)
Student e-mail has been suspended. We are taking emergency measures to restore it. Please see here for details. (Updated: April 20 10:00)
- The Center for Career Support will periodically provide information on job-hunting. If you have any questions about job-hunting in the wake of this earthquake, please first check this website for information before contacting the Center for Career Support. (Updated: March 25 16:00)
- To students returning home:University libraries in your areas are open for your use.
- The deadline for submitting applications for entrance and tuition fee waivers due to economic reasons (i.e. the existing waiver system) has been extended to May 31 (Tue.) for incoming and current students. Those wishing to apply should prepare the application documents and submit them by this date. (Updated: March 22 17:00)
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Students whose family homes are in areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act can apply for an emergency scholarship from the Japan Student Services Organization. Please see the below homepage for details.
http://www.jasso.go.jp/kouhou/press/press110314.html
(Updated March 17, 2011 18:00)
- To students approved for dormitory rooms in April:
We will continue accepting applications for dorm rooms after the deadline. If FAX service is unavailable, please call: 022-795-3943.
Dorm rooms will be available from mid April; details will be announced on this homepage as soon as they are available. (Updated: March 15 17:00)
- Delayed health checks for incoming students will be held on May 14 (Sat.) and 21 (Sat.). The periodic health check for faculty students in their 2nd year or later will be held on schedule. Please see here for time and details. (Updated: April 4 12:00)
- Status of the Campus Information System
- Student Disaster Relief Volunteers (Added April 5, Updated April 7)
To the staff:
- Additional Acceptance of Applications for Advances on Grants-in-Aid for Scientific 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 for Disaster Relief (Updated March 19 10:00)
On March 16, MEXT announced it will accept additional applications for advances on Grants-in-Aid for Scientific 雷速体育_中国足彩网￥在线直播 (see homepage); however, our university informed MEXT that it will be unable to meet the application schedule. MEXT has recognized this.
We will inform you of how Tohoku University will proceed on this matter at a later date.
http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shinkou/hojyo/1303725.htm
- Status of the Campus Information System
Announcements regarding events
- The Tohoku University Botanical Gardens will not open as planned on March 21, and are closed until further notice.
- The 70th Science Cafe, (Nematode Worms: The Tiny Astronauts of the Kibo Laboratory on the International Space Station) scheduled for April 22, and the 71st Science Cafe, (Mysteries and Secrets of Superconductivity at Ultra-low Temperatures) scheduled for May 27, have been canceled due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Updated: April 1 14:00)
Other Important Notices
- A number of e-mail questionnaires requesting personal information, claiming it will be used for safety confirmation, are being circulated. Please do not respond to any suspicious e-mail questionnaires.
The official e-mail address for the Tohoku University Safety Confirmation System is: anpi(at)mail.anpi.tohoku.ac.jp
Please DO respond to mails from this system. (Updated March 17, 2011 12:00)
- Information from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology (MEXT)
Information on radiation monitoring of accidents at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant
- Tohoku University is periodically releasing on-campus radiation measurements taken by specialists. (from March 18)
How to Make Tohoku University Earthquake Disaster Relief Donations (International Remittance)(Updated March 24 17:00)
- *This university is accepting contributions to the Tohoku University Earthquake Disaster Relief Donations fund, but is not soliciting curbside donations etc.
Thanks for emergency supplies
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Tohoku University extends deepest gratitude to the below for their provision of emergency supplies following the Tohoku Region Pacific Ocean Offshore Earthquake of March 11th, 2011.
We are deeply indebted. Please accept our sincerest thanks.
Regular Information
To Campus Staff:
- Requests to publish notices on this homepage should be directed to the Public Relations Division.