Degree Conferment Ceremony for Academic Year 2014 Held
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On March 20, 2015 (Fri), the Degree Conferment Ceremony for AY2014 was held at the University of Aizu auditorium. 260 individuals, including 196 students graduating from the Undergraduate School of Computer Science and Engineering, 58 students completing the Master's Program, five students completing the Doctoral program, and one individual receiving a Dissertation PhD (Ronpaku), were conferred with degrees that will help them contribute to society in their own way.
At the conferment ceremony, University President Ryuichi Oka conferred diplomas to Undergraduate Representative Takuya Kitazawa, Master's Program Representative Phuc Viet Trinh, to each of the students completing the Doctoral program, and to the individual receiving a Dissertation PhD (Ronpaku) degree. In his address, President Oka spoke that "Four years have passed since that great disaster. We are entering into a period of accelerating full-scale efforts for reconstruction. I have hopes that each of you will contribute to reconstruction as IT specialists."
Following congratulatory addresses by the Governor of Fukushima and Aizuwakamatsu City Mayor, current students who have shown superior academic performance and research results were presented with awards. In his reply address, Undergraduate Representative Kenta Ishikawa stated "Because of the hardships we are facing today, we wish to advance each of our specialized fields, and spread our knowledge across the world. By doing this, we will work to bring hope to many people."
After the conferment ceremony, commemorative photos were taken, diplomas were presented to each student, and a UoA Supporters Association-sponsored Graduation Party was held at the UoA cafeteria. At this party, which symbolizes the end of student life for most of these students, participants enjoyed pleasant conversation and taking commemorative photos.
Students who were commended are as listed below:
| President's Award | Kitazawa, Takuya (Undergraduate School) |
|---|---|
| Phuc Trinh Viet (Master's Program) | |
| Award of Excellence | Ishikawa, Kenta (Undergraduate School) |
| Murakami, Yuki (Undergraduate School) | |
| Maruyama, Atsunori (Master's Program) | |
| The award from Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, Tohoku Division | Kobiyama, Yuta (Undergraduate School) |
| "Encouragement Award" from Information Processing Society of Japan, Tohoku Division | Moriya, Shusuke (Undergraduate School) |
| The award from the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Tohoku Division | Chida, Nariyoshi (Undergraduate School) |
| The award from Aizu Area Foundation for the Promotion of Education and Science | Ono, Ayaka (Undergraduate School) |
| Yamaguchi, Sari (Master's Program) |
Takuya Kitazawa receiving his diploma (left), Kenta Ishikawa giving his reply address (right)
Graduates heading to the venue (left), President's message (right)
Conferment of individual diplomas after the ceremony (left), Students took commemorative photos with their former professors at the graduation party (right)
Commemorative Graduation Photo