12/15/2009

The University of Aizu International Student Organization (UAISO) was newly founded sponsored by SAISUA and CSIP. As their first event, UAISO organized "International Coffee Hour" at the South Lounge, the 2nd floor of the Research Quadrangles on Tuesday, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A total of 18 students participated from the following countries: China (6), Sri Lanka (3), Taiwan (2), Russia (2), Bulgaria (1), Korea (1), Colombia (1), Vietnam (1) and El Salvador (1). At this meeting, the participants discussed about the organization, and the organizer encouraged students to give ideas for upcoming events. The main objectives of the organization were explained: 1) promotion of cooperation among international students 2) encouragement of cultural exchange with Aizu communities and 3) promotion of the University of Aizu. Please expect and cooperate with their future activities and events.