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For Immediate Release
 TOKYO,
JUNE 6, 2006 - Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) recognized
the achievements of 210 new graduates on June 4 at a commencement
ceremony
at Tokyo’s Radisson Miyako Hotel. This was TUJ’s largest graduating
class in four years.
The TUJ ceremony was part of the 119th commencement of Temple
University, which took place on May 18 at the main campus in
Philadelphia.
Temple University President David Adamany flew in for the TUJ
commencement, the second time he has attended the ceremony
here.
Accompanying President Adamany were Robert A. Rovner, Temple
Board of Trustees; Michael J. Stack, Ⅲ, Temple Board of Trustees;
Aquiles
Iglesias, dean of Temple’s Graduate School; Concetta Stewart,
dean of the School of Communications and Theater; James Earl
Davis,
associate dean of the College of Education; Miles Orvell, associate
dean of the College of Liberal Arts; and Adelaide Ferguson, assistant
vice president of International Programs and assistant dean of
the Beasley School of Law.
In his keynote address, President Adamany congratulated the graduates
on their accomplishments and wished them a future full of success.
He commented on the vital contribution that education makes to
flourishing democracies and economies around the world, noting
especially that there is much to be learned from the Japanese
experience. He concluded by highlighting TUJ’s importance as
the largest component
of Temple University’s international network.
Following President Adamany's remarks, Minister Counselor for
Environment, Science and Technology Affairs Joyce B. Rabens from
the U.S. Embassy
in Tokyo spoke to the graduates. Thomas F. Jordan, a member of
the TUJ Board of Governors, also added his thoughts on the day.
Representatives of the graduating class then addressed the audience,
followed by the high point of the ceremony, the presentation
of diplomas. A total of 15 associate and 66 bachelor of arts
degrees
were awarded, and 7 masters of law, 16 masters of business administration,
35 masters of education, and 5 doctors of education were recognized.
TUJ Dean Kirk R. Patterson closed the two-hour ceremony, first
adding his praise for the graduates and then recognizing the
contributions of TUJ faculty and the support the graduates received
from family
and friends. He also called attention to President Adamany’s
upcoming retirement in June, citing his many accomplishments
during the
six years he has guided the university.
For inquiries on this press release, please contact the TUJ Communications
Department by phone (03-5441-9801) or email (pr@tuj.ac.jp)
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