Temple University, Japan Campus
2024 Commencement
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) was filled with an upbeat and celebratory atmosphere as it conducted its commencement ceremony on May 17, 2024. The ceremony was attended by more than 300 undergraduate and graduate students, along with over 1,000 guests including family members, friends and distinguished guests at the Hitomi Hall of Showa Women’s University in Tokyo.
“The future may be uncertain, but together, we, the graduating class of TUJ, have the potential to make our mark on the world. It is now our turn to ask the questions, and our turn to find the answers. Congratulations, graduates. Today we may graduate, but let's never stop questioning, exploring, and being students of life.”
- Student speaker Natsumi Sugiura (BA International Affairs major, Undergraduate)
“I would like to introduce a Japanese proverb: ‘好きこそものの上手なれ
(suki koso mono no jouzu nare).’
The meaning in English is “If you are passionate about something, success will come.”
- Student Speaker Masashiro Fukumoto (LLM, Beasley School of Law)
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Graduates in front of the Hitomi Hall
Beasley School of Law Graduates and the Program Director
Beasley School of Law Graduates and the Program Director
Graduate College of Education Graduates, the Academic Coordinator and the Program Director
Graduate College of Education Graduates, the Academic Coordinator and the Program Director
Master in Management Graduates, the Assistant Dean, and the Program Director
Master in Management Graduates, the Assistant Dean, and the Program Director
Faculties
Faculties
Graduates
Graduates
The Stage and Audience
The Stage and Audience
Dean and a Graduate
Dean and a Graduate
Chancellor Englert and a Graduate
Chancellor Englert and a Graduate
Graduates
Graduates
Graduates
Graduates
The bagpiper and stage party walk out from the stage.
The bagpiper and stage party walk out from the stage.
A Decorated Cap
A Decorated Cap
“Think of how you felt at the start of your first year at TUJ and think about how you feel now. Think about how far we have come. Think about how far you have come.
It’s quite a contrast. Your drive led you to this point, and it is the same drive that will continue to lead you forward in life.”
- Temple University President Richard M. Englert
“You will rise to the occasion of this distinction as you become beacons of hope and action in your communities and in our
world. You are not only Temple Made. You have now helped to make Temple.”
- Temple University Provost Gregory N. Mandel
“I am confident that Temple University of Japan has given you the tools you need to succeed and the world needs your success as never before.”
- The Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo Raymond F. Green
“On behalf of the people of Nagasaki Prefecture, I sincerely wish all of you a bright future ahead.”
- Governor of Nagasaki Prefecture Kengo Oishi
“You are the primary reason why our University exists, you are everything. As I have witnessed your resilience, I am impressed.
Temple graduates and Temple students are all about perseverance. It conquers.”
- Dean Matthew Wilson
Graduates at the Reception
Graduates at the Reception
Graduates at the Reception
Graduates at the Reception
Celebration Cake at the Reception
Celebration Cake at the Reception
Graduates at the Reception
Graduates at the Reception
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
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