Big Black Heart: Photography and the Aboriginal
Big Black Heart: Photography and the Aboriginal
Tsukuba University is proud to announce the exhibition of three leading Australian photographers in Big Black Heart at the University of Tsukuba Main Hall Gallery and adjacent ArtSpace Gallery. Renowned photographer Juno Gemes and award-winning Aboriginal artists Wayne Quilliam and Bindi Cole give us outstanding visions of struggle and artistic innovation of Australian Aborigines in response to political and cultural discrimination.
Bindi Cole & Wayne Quilliam
Tsukuba University Main Hall Gallery
September 15 to October 8
Juno Gemes
Tsukuba University ArtSpace September 15 ～ October 13
Open daily 9:00～17:00 except Mondays
Tel (Japanese Only): 029-853-2382
www.art.tsukuba.ac.jp
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The Alien Times received this information from John Tran of the University of Tsukuba. Thank you!
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Buying an Electronic Dictionary
Electronic dictionaries are good because they can help you look things up quickly when you are on the go, and they often have a few tools to help you study. However, most Japanese-English electronic dictionaries are designed for Japanese people, so some of them cannot be used well unless you already know kanji. It is important to find a dictionary that is "foreigner-friendly", meaning that you can use it even if you do not know how to read kanji (yet).
I have owned two electronic dictionaries in the past. Both of them were Canon Wordtanks. However, the last time I bought an electronic dictionary was in 2001 and they have changed a lot since then. It used to be that Canon was the only one that foreigners could use, but now there are lots of choices. (And I am not sure if the current model of the Wordtank is still foreigner-friendly.)
If you are thinking of buying an electronic dictionary, you might want to try asking around to see what people are buying these days. A good place to ask about this is TAIRA, a local mailing list that includes about 1000 members. There should be a few people on the list who have recently purchased an electronic dictionary and who are willing to give you advice. This topic comes up on TAIRA every now and then, so you can also look in the archives for some general advice.
Advice about models
* Japan Shop (Since this shop is mainly for people who are not already in Japan, you might want to use this site to compare models and then buy the one you choose at one of the local electronics shops.)
See also...
* Electronic Dictionaries: A Buyer's Guide (Dated, but still useful.)
* How to Choose a Good Dictionary (Mainly for paper dictionaries, but some general points to consider.)
* Article on Kanji Dictionaries in Alien Times
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CAPEDS presents Sudan Café in Tsukuba vol.2 – What we found in “Real” Sudan-
The Alien Times has received the following information from CAPEDS.
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CAPEDS presents Sudan Café in Tsukuba vol.2
- What we found in "Real" Sudan-
What does come up with you,. when you hear the word "Sudan"?
Civil war? Terrorism? Yes, they exactly exist. However, will they ever shape the whole "Sudan"?
The non-profit organization Committee for Assisting and Promoting Education of the Disabled in Sudan(CAPEDS) is a organization aimed to promote and to assist education for the disabled in Sudan. We are now taking actions for promotion and assistance of information education and promotion of blind soccer in Khartoum, Sudan.
(To see more details : please look at http://capeds.org）
In October 2009, 2 of our student staffs went to Khartoum to know the conditions of our running project and to deepen exchange with our counterpart in Sudan. Can you imagine what did they find in Sudan?
Please join us to feel "Real Sudan" by the story of our staffs with hibiscus tea and Sudanese snacks.
The details are below.
Date: Dec 2nd, 2009(Wed) 18:30-20:40
Place : Class room 301, 3A building, Tsukuba University
(5 min by foot from the bus stop "Daigaku-Chuo")
Fee: Free
How to join: Please e-mail to info.tsukuba[at]capeds.org with the name and number of the participants. Please fill the title with "Participation of the event".
Walk-in participants are also welcomed.
If you have any questions, please send e-mail to info.tsukuba[at]capeds.org
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City Chat Cafe – Let’s meet at LALA Garden
Message from City Chat Cafe:
City Chat Cafe is a place where International and Japanese people living in Tsukuba can come together and meet. There is no charge for entry and no reservation is needed.
・Bilingual students can help the communication
・University of Tsukuba covers the expenses
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Are you curious about the Japanese lifestyle?
Would you like to meet Japanese families and make friends?
City Chat Cafe is a place where international and Japanese people living in Tsukuba can come together and meet. Come and speak Japanese or English.
You are very welcome to join. Everyone is welcome: children, families, individuals. There is no charge for entry and no reservation is needed. Just come!
The First City Chat Cafe Meeting
Date & Time: Sunday, August 31st, 2008; 14:00 - 16:00
Place: LALA Garden 1st floor, LALA Club
To learn more about City Chat Cafe, please see our website.
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Donations to China for Earthquake Fund
This is a message from the Association of Chinese Students in the University of Tsukuba:
Given the recent unfortunate event in China (a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan area last Monday May 12), the Association of Chinese Students in the University of Tsukuba has organized a donation-collecting event within the Tsukuba area. This Saturday, they
are going to be in Ninomiya House room #3308 from 7 pm to 9 pm to collect donations. Those people who want to support the earthquake victims in China, please stop by. Any amount will be welcomed. Even with 100 yen, you are offering a bit of warmth for those who are in need. (Please check out the association website if you can read Chinese.)
If the schedule is inconvenient to you but you still want to help, please make your donation by depositing money to the Association of Chinese Students or the Red Cross Japan. Please find below the
information about both donation accounts:
1. Red Cross Japan (by the post office)
Account number: 00110-2-5606
Account name: 日本赤十字社 (Nihon Sekijyuujisha)
For more details please check this URL:
http://www.jrc.or.jp/sanka/help/news/1394.html
2. Association of Chinese Students in the University of Tsukuba (by Joyo Bank)
Branch: 研究学園都市 (kenkyugakuentoshi)
Account #: 2995843
Account name: Tsukuba daigaku chuugoku ryugakusei gakuyukai
After you make the deposit please notify the Association by email (acssut[AT]gmail.com) with all the information about the deposit.
As far as I checked over the internet there are some other donation methods in Japan such as Yahoo Wallet. Please check them out to find the most convenient method for you.
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