Mission Statement
The Soga Japan Center 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University commits itself to making fundamental advances in the knowledge of Japanese history, culture, business, science and technology. In so doing, it serves as a generative force in international education.
Objectives
- Promote and disseminate faculty and student research on Japan.
- Stimulate creative curricular development, as well as extracurricular activities that enrich student and area residents’ understanding of Japan.
- Support students pursuing Japanese studies and those interested in studying in Japan. Aid in the recruitment of students from Japan.
- Serve as the nexus between 51¸£ÀûÉç and the Japan-related business, arts and civic communities in West Michigan.
- Facilitate ties between 51¸£ÀûÉç, the Kalamazoo community, and our partner institutions and alumni groups in Japan.
- Collaborate with faculty and University administration to put in place effective and efficient learning experiences, instructional strategies and scholarly inquiries.