[Report] 10/26 (Sat) Japan-Korea Alumni DEIA Dialogue
We are thrilled to announce the success of JAC-US (Japan Alumni Community of US Exchange Programs) Dialogue: Cultural Exchange and Aging Issues, co-hosted by JAC-US and KUVA! After extensive online preparations and meetings, we held this landmark event on October 26, attracting a total of 38 participants (17 from Japan, 21 from South Korea, and […]
[Report] JAC-US DEI Webinar Report 2022-2024
We’re excited to announce the release of JAC-US's first webinar report! Since its launch in 2022, our JAC-US DEI Webinar Course has become one of our most popular initiatives, driving significant social impact. Over the past two years, we've had the pleasure of engaging more than 200 participants and hosting over 10 esteemed guest speakers […]
[Report] JAC-US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar #4 Summary: Health & Diverse Working Styles
SUMMARY The webinar featured insights from Yuki Akutsu, a breast cancer survivor, and Akiko Kimura, a cancer support specialist at MAGGIE'S TOKYO. Yuki shared her experience of being diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy, and continuing her career while facing societal stigma and workplace bias. She emphasized the importance of open communication with […]
[Report] DEI Webinar #2: KSMoCA as Social Practice
Date: January 26, 2024Topic: DEI Webinar #2: KSMoCA as Social PracticeSpeakers: Dr. Kiara Hill Midori YamanakaMC: Chiho Kato （JAC-US） ① Art and Social Practice: Art and Social Practice represents a contemporary art movement that is highly dynamic and diverse. This field, housed within Portland State University's (PSU) Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program, encompasses a variety of practices known interchangeably […]