130th Anniversary Program
Projects, Ceremonies, and Events in Commemoration of the 130th Anniversary of the Founding of the Senshu University
On September 16, 2009, Senshu University celebrated the 130th anniversary of its founding. On this special occasion, we have undertaken a variety of commemorative projects, ceremonies, and events in an attempt to re-acknowledge the history and tradition of Senshu University, an institution that its founders and our predecessors created, built up, and nurtured over the years.
Ongoing Commemorative Projects
Let’s Build a University! a Movie (now in production) Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the University
As a culmination of all projects in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the founding of the University, we are in the process of producing the movie entitled Let’s Build a University! – That’s When They See the Future. This movie is based on the book Lions with Pale-Blue Wings by Kageki Shimoda, winner of the Naoki Literary Award, and depicts the life and struggles of the four founders of Senshu University in their youth.
Senshu University Alumni Lifelong Email Address Service (ongoing since 2006; new applications no longer accepted)
This Service was launched to help promote interaction between the University and alumni, as well as among alumni.
Senshu University Cup-Kanagawa Prefecture School Baseball Tournament (Ongoing since 2006)
Following its 21st century vision of developing socio-intelligence, the University is working to nurture contributors to society, act in partnership with communities, and promote sporting activities. As part of its 130th year anniversary program, therefore, it has hosted the Senshu University Cup in collaboration with the Kanawaga Prefecture Baseball League since 2006. This is a rubber ball baseball tournament for schoolchildren in Kanagawa Prefecture, and its purpose is to support the healthy development of children in the prefecture.
Homecoming Days(Alumni Circle) (Ongoing since 2006)
To provide an opportunity for alumni to see Senshu University today, as it targets fresh development based on a foundation of tradition, and to further deepen their friendships with former teachers and classmates, Senshu University Homecoming Days have been held on the Ikuta Campus since 2006.
Publication of SI Libretto Book Series (ongoing since 2009)
As part of its 21st century vision of Social Intelligence, the University publishes SI Libretto to share information about its educational and research programs with a larger audience. The series began with the publication of For What People Have Traveled Far and Wide in March 2009, and new titles in the series continue to be published today.
Commemorative Ceremonies, Anniversary Celebrations,
and Commemorative Events (including Related Projects)
Declaration in Commemoration of the 130th Anniversary of the University (Anniversary Date: September 16, 2009)
President Yoshihiro Hidaka made the declaration in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the University on the Kanda campus.
History Exhibition: Era of Founders of Senshu University (Sep 16 ~ Nov 22, 2009)
The history exhibitions, entitled Era of Founders of Senshu University, which featured the footprints of the four founders of Senshu University, were held on the Kanda and Ikuta campuses, the University’s satellite campuses, and at the Exhibition Gallery of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space.
Commemorative Ceremony and Celebration of the 130th Anniversary of the Founding of the University (University’s Designated Anniversary Date: October 30, 2009)
The commemorative ceremony and celebration of the 130th anniversary of the University were held at the Hotel New Otani (Minato-ku, Tokyo), with the parti