Usually it is held at the room 3-318, bldg. 3 of Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University
Upcoming!The 266th Communication Session
Date: Sunday, May 20th, 2012
Different Room Today!
The room 214 is on the second floor of the bldg. 1, which is across from the one we usually use.
The entrance is on the left side of the building, not the front.
Please check the sign board at the main entrance.
Place: Room 214 2nd floor, bldg. 1 of Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University
Time: 10:00-11:20 Communication Session by Mr. Simon McLaughlin from Britain
Topic: "SUPERCREATIVITY"
Here's a message from Mr. McLaughlin:
Whether you are a richly creative person, or feel that you have no imagination skills,
join me for an exploration into imagination as I present some tips, tricks and techniques
for using and developing this most wonderful part of our mental toolbox.
Time: 11:30-12:30 ACES debate
The 265th Communication Session
Date: Sunday, April 15th, 2012
Place: Room 3-318, bldg. 3 of Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University
Time: 10:00-11:20 Communication Session by Ms. Miriam Wendel from Germany
Miriam is an international student at AIU.
Topic: The EU, how it was established, its main institutions and functions, etc.
Time: 11:30-12:30 ACES debate
"'Omiyage' is necessary."
10 people attended.
The 264th Communication Session
Date: Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00-11:20 Communication Session by Mr. Tim Ernst from America
Topic: 10 ways to keep Dementia at bay and more
Tim started off by establishing a working definition of what dementia and its various shades actually is.
Then he proceeded to give us some simple tests that help determine the state of one's brain.
So, here are the 10 ways to keep Dementia at bay:
1) Get moving- don't just sit there, move your body
2) Pump iron- lift weights to gain muscle mass lost with aging
3) Seek out new skills- challenge your brain and keep it functioning by learning something new
4)Say "Omm" do meditation to calm your brain
5) Eat like a Greek- improve your diet with more fruits and veggies , less meat
6) Spice it up- add natural spices like turmeric, cinnamon and ginger to improve brain function
7) Find a purpose- find a passion to follow
8)Get a social life- make circles of friends to keep your brain well
9) Check vitamin deficiencies-especially B12
10) Reduce your risk -such as high blood pressure and diabetes
So, if you follow these 10 guidelines you will hopefully keep dementia at bay
Time: 11:30-12:30 ACES debate
"Breakfast is absolutely necessar."
10 people attended.
The 263rd Communication Session
Date: Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Time: 10:00-11:20 Communication Session by Mr. Mick Kimble from America
Topic: What does my voice sound like?
This is his message:
Abstract: The term for the way in which we express ourselves when we write it to call it our voice.
Do we write using very strong language? Is it soft and personal? Is it comic or satyric? Looking
through ACES communication sessions I see many topics where people spoke on very interesting things.
I am sure that you too have interesting things to tell too! For the 263rd session,
I would like to hear those interesting things.
On Saturday, February 18, 2012 we will discuss the following:
1) Why do we read? When we write, does it match our definition for why we read?
2) Do we know our own voice?
3) Read George Ella Lyon's Where I'm From and write our own "Where I'm from" poem.
4)* If there is time or interest in sharing, we can read our poems.
Time: 11:30-12:30 ACES debate
no debate today
5 people attended.
The 262nd Communication Session
Date: Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Place: Room 3-318, bldg. 3 of Faculty of Education and Human Studies, Akita University
Time: 10:00-11:20 Communication Session by Mr. Wayne Malcolm
Topic: "To Study Abroad, or Not Study Abroad-The Answer is Easy..."
The below is his message:
Abstract: Japan, along with the world is changing at a rapid pace. No longer are the days where a person can just get a job
hoping to "work his or her way up the ladder." That said, economies are interconnected and interdependent. For the future,
a talented multi-dimensional workforce is going to be needed to lead the nation to greatness. I feel the workforce will need to seek
education outside the boarders of this country, Japan. To succeed institutions of higher education need robust study abroad programs.
At the same time, they should be partnering with schools a variety of schools, from a variety of nations.
On Sunday, January 22, 2012 I'm going to discuss three topics,
1) why colleges in Japan and around the world should have a large variety of study abroad programs;
2) why robust study abroad programs are a great way to help Japan recover from the devastation on the 311 Earthquake
and Tsunami, the decades of economic stagnation, and finally;
3) discuss why I believe it is problematic for Japan not to have young people yearning to study abroad.
Time: 11:30-12:30 ACES debate
"Sending New Year's cards is necessary."
11 people attended.
The 261st Communication Session
Date: Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Time: 10:00-10:50 Discussion on ACES debate
"Everyone should learn English."
Time: 11:00-12:30 Communication Session by Ms. Stephanie Assmann from Germany
Topic: Online Representations of the Shokuiku Campaign: Food Education and National Identity in Japan
Here's the abstract:
Unbalanced eating habits such as skipping breakfast and consuming too much fatty food
and ready-made meals have become a matter of serious concern in Japan. Weight problems,
such as obesity but also extreme slenderness, diabetes, coronary heart diseases, and high blood
pressure are among prevalent lifestyle-related diseases supposedly caused by unbalanced
nutritional habits. In order to improve the dietary habits of the population, the Japanese
government has initiated a nationwide food education campaign, termed shokuiku in 2005.
Particular emphasis is given to a return to diet based on native food products such as rice,
Japan’s major staple food. The campaign further encourages the consumption of regional
food products available in the immediate vicinity of consumers. Based on an analysis of
online representations of the shokuiku campaign, this presentation examines how a state
campaign uses health problems to address more comprehensive issues such as national
and regional identity expressed through food.
15 people attended.
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