12 August 2011-飲み会 2011 12/08/2011
 Check your calenders because MUJC will be hosting yet another Nomikai event!! Come join us for a fun night out!! See you there! Date: Friday, 12 August 2011 Time: 8pm ~ late Venue: Queensberry Hotel [Corner Swanston & Queensberry Street] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=232929920072945&view=wall Menu: $5 pints / $4 house wine / champagne / $8 jager bombs / $10 parma’s/burger’s / $5 basic spirits Spread the word & bring your friends along :) Add Comment 日本語弁論大会 Japanese Language Speech Contest 25/07/2011
 The aim of the contest is to encourage learners of Japanese who do not speak Japanese as their first language, as well as background speakers whose parent/s speak Japanese as their first language, to practice and consolidate their language skills in a challenging context. Divisions: The Victorian State Final Contest and National Final Contest have four categories. These are - 1. High School Senior Division (2.5 ~ 3 mins) 2. Open Beginner Division (2.5 ~ 3 mins) 3. Open Division (4.5 ~ 5 mins) 4. Background Speaker Division (4.5 ~ 5 mins) Subject of speech: The subject, content and form of the speeches are left open to each contestant. Entrants who have competed in previous contests may not use the same speech (this includes title and content) presented in previous years. Prizes: First place winners in each Division will proceed to the Australian National Final in Sydney on Saturday 15 October 2011. The winner of the special Melbourne-Osaka Sister Cities Award (to be chosen from Division 2, 3 or 4 entrants) will receive one return flight to Osaka with accommodation. (The full information will be released as soon as it is finalised.) Important information: Guidelines and Handy Hints; Application Form; Letter to Teachers; Reflections from Previous Participants; Report from Melbourne-Osaka Sister City Award Winner. Date of Victorian Final: To be held on Sunday, 4 September 2011 Spectators and audience welcome, free of charge. Entries close Wednesday 24 August 2011 For details, go to: http://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/whatson.html July Mid-Year Orientation 2011 21/07/2011
This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.  source:services.unimelb.edu.au Dear MUJC members and future members, The Melbourne University Japanese Club will be participating in the 2011 MYO Clubs & Societies Expo. To all returning members, we hope that you'll drop by to warmly greet the new committee members and to all interested individuals, come join us for an interesting cultural experience!! We will be serving hot tea! ^^ Date: Thursday, 21 July 2011 Time: 12-3pm Venue: North Court, Union House Registration Fee: $5 Non-Union / $2 Union Members Thanks for coming!!!  Dear MUJC members & guests, Here is your opportunity to participate in an organization to develop your leadership skills and to participate in internship programmes around the world.Robert Carreon, a representative of the University of Melbourne, will be involved with AIESEC at the Aoyama Gakuin University this July in Tokyo, Japan. He has approached the MUJC with the task of compiling data to develop internship programmes for non-Japanese students who seek to participate in opportunities in Japan. Should you be interested, please have a read at the following introductory notes below. A copy of Robert's survey is linked below & Watch their video! MUJC hopes that our members will be inspired to participate in this amazing opportunity :) What is AIESEC? AIESEC,is the largest youth run organisation with over 50,000 members operating in over 100 countries and 1000 universities around the world. What are our Aims? To develop the youth of today by developing their leadership potential and their cultural awareness through such things as our international internships. Robert's Letter & Survey: Hi, my name is Robert and I am from AIESEC, the world’s largest youth run not-for-profit organisation with over 50,000 members operating in over 100 countries. This July, I will be representing AIESEC Melbourne to work with the AIESEC committee at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan. Part of my work will involve helping develop internship opportunities in Japan for non-Japanese students. AIESEC Aoyama Gakuin are really keen to forge a partnership with AIESEC Melbourne and so want to hear about the kind of internships Melbourne University students would be interested in, which is why I need your help! If you are interested in working in Japan and/or immersing yourself in Japanese culture, please help me and AIESEC Aoyama Gakuin by filling out this short survey. Survey Link: http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/577098/An-opportunity-to-help-develop-internship-opportunities-in-Japan For more information on AIESEC and its presence at the University of Melbourne, please visit the following sites: AIESEC International Website: http://www.aiesec.org/ AIESEC Melbourne, Australia: http://www.aiesecmelbourne.org/ AIESEC Experience Video: http://youtu.be/a2s0SX4C_9Y I believe with your input, we could better direct our efforts, and hopefully provide students with amazing opportunities to not only to visit Japan, but immerse themselves in Japanese culture. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated! I look forward to hearing from you soon! Regards, Robert Carreon MUJC Committee 2011/2012 24/05/2011
Congratulations to the new MUJC Committee 2011/2012 President: Justin Lew Vice President: Beixi Sun Secretary: Yudai Miyatani Treasurer: Daniel Tiong Activities Officer: Josh Howard Education Officer: Yeon Il Lee Website Officer: Ethel Chan Level Representatives: Meiling Koh, Caroline Tran We wish all the best to the new committee!! Time to step up and take the cake! >D Good Luck! -Committee 2010/2011- Thank you to the outgoing MUJC Committee 2010/2011 President: Lizzie Li Choo Eng Vice President: Josie Leung Secretary: Maaya Suzuki Treasurer: Tyler Trung / Maaya Suzuki Activities Officer: Matthew Robertson Education Officer: Damien Craig Website Officer: Wei Hao / Ethel Chan Level Representatives: Naomi Shimoda, Ethel Chan, Tony Bae & Alvin Foo Thanks for sticking with us through thick and thin!! ありがとうございました! -Committee 2010/2011-  Daniel Drentin (L) and Jim Breen (R) Last week Jim Breen, the founder of the WWJDIC (a vast online Japanese Dictionary) came to the University of Melbourne to give a seminar about his dictionary. This event was organized by Daniel Drentin of the MUJC. Although attended by just a handful of members, Jim conducted a very enthusiastic seminar, showing attendees the various functions and jargon of the WWJDIC. To all those who attended, the MUJC hopes that it was a helpful event to those studying Japanese :) If you study Japanese and don't know who he is, shame on you! He CREATED this for you: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/cgi-bin/wwwjdic.cgi?1C Date: Thursday, 19 May 2011 Time: 12-1pm Venue: Cussonia Court Room 2 (Old Quad-Room G11B on Ground Flr)  Dear Members, The most important MUJC-related event is just around the corner! The Annual General Meeting of the Melbourne University Japanese Club will be held on the Tuesday, 17th of May (2 weeks away). We, the current committee 2010/2011, will be relinquishing our positions to fine and responsible (hopefully) individuals who will carry on the name, integrity and message of the club. That is to promote the Japanese culture to the Melbourne Uni committee and to serve as a welcoming haven for people to meet new faces & enjoy Japanese cultural interests together. An e-mail containing committee position information and responsibilities will be sent out to MUJC members no later than next week. So keep an eye on those inbox's! Please note an FAQ section is provided in this post if you are interested! (Scroll down!!) Available Positions Open for Election: Executive Committee
Q: AGM is going to be held during Kaiwa sessions? A: Yes Q: Will there be food? A: Yes Q: Can I run for a committee position even though I've never done anything like this before? A: Sure you can, past committee members will be available to answer and help you if you encounter any problems :) Q: Can a non-member run for a committee position? A: At the moment, the current committee is still debating on this issue, but we will get back to you promptly on our decision. Q: How is a person elected to run for a committee position? A: By public vote (meaning the people present during the AGM session) Q: Are there any preparations needed if I want to run for a committee position? A: A good short speech to capture the hearts of your voters! Q: Is AGM boring? A: Not at all, it can be quite amusing sometimes :P (please refer to the question before this) So, come along to AGM to elect & vote for the people running for committee positions! Bring your friends too :D See you soon!! MUJC MOVIE NIGHT!! 19/05/2011
 Dear Members!! After so much news about Japan disasters and Japanese-related donation events, the MUJC will finally be able to begin its more light-hearted & fun events! Many of the members of MUJC have voted/asked for a "JAPANESE MOVIE NIGHT", which is what we've decided to do :) Presenting to you the MUJC's First Movie Night!! Title: 私のダーリンは外国人 (My Darling Is A Foreigner) Starring: 井上真央 (Inoue Mao) & ジョナサン・シェア (Jonathan Sherr) Genre: Romance/Comedy Date: Friday, 13th May 2011 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Venue: Union Members Lounge, Union House (next to the bread shop at the main area) Cost: Members (FREE) / Non-members ($2 pp) Japanese Community Events 23/04/2011
 source: gogomelbourne.com.au Dear Members & Visitors, The MUJC has been receiving updates on lists of Japan-related fundraising events that will be held in and around Melbourne for the next couple of weeks. Here we provide you an important link should you be interested in joining in the state-wide fundraising campaigns. For in depth information about ALL upcoming events both in 日本語& English, please visit: http://www.gogomelbourne.com.au/society/report/2934.html GoGoMelbourne is a Melbourne-based online classifieds website that functions to advertise events & news relating to the Japanese community living within Melbourne, Victoria. Additionally, please note the new column on the right, which features special Japanese-related events outside of the Melbourne University Japanese Club events. For the time being the majority consists of Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fundraising events. Do go and support any events that appeal to you. Kindest Regards, -MUJC committee 2010/2011-  Dear Members, It is with great pride & gratitude to announce that the MUJC has collected $2300 to donate to the Australian Red Cross 2011 Japan and Pacific Disaster Appeal Fund! (http://www.redcross.org.au/japan2011.htm) We would like to Thank YOU, our members, as well as the many generous givers & societies outside our club, for helping support the MUJC's fundraising effort for the disaster in Japan. Without further delay,MUJC will be handing the donations to the Australian Red Cross this week! Every cent, penny, thought and prayer is needed very much by the victims of the disaster stricken areas of the Kantou region. Everything counts. Again, thank you for showing us your wonderful and generous hearts! We hope that you will all have a relaxing Easter Break! We look forward to seeing you all after the break!! Cheers!! |  ArchivesFebruary 2012 CategoriesAll |
