Message from the Chairperson

Guo Yanping, Chairperson, Okayama University International Alumni Association

My name is Guo Yanping, the Director of the Changchun Branch in China andthe Vice Chairperson of the Okayama University International AlumniAssociation. I have been appointed as the Chairperson of the Okayama University International Alumni Association since April this year. My connection with theOkayama University International Alumni Association began when I attended theinaugural meeting of the Okayama University International Alumni Association in October 2011, after having studied at the Faculty of Letters of Okayama University from 1992 to 1994. At the venue, international alumni from all over theworld gathered to talk and deepen friendships, and the atmosphere was coveredwith a lively “harmony” that gave me a sense of the international perspective of Okayama University as it moves forward into the world. With this connection, The Changchun Branch was established in August 2012, and I have served as BranchDirector for 11 years and as Vice Chairperson of the International Alumni Association for two terms of four years.

During these 13 years, I have witnessed the growth and development of theOkayama University International Alumni Association and strengthened our tieswith Okayama University. In assuming the position of Chairperson of Okayama University International Alumni Association, I would like to express my sinceregratitude to the university community and the International Alumni Association Secretariat for their trust in me. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the alumni of the various chapters for their cooperation and support.

The International Alumni Association is a network of people who studied at Okayama University and is a gathering of alumni from all over the world. Currently, 55 branches and offices have been established around the world. The purpose of the International Alumni Association is to promote friendship and information exchange among its members and to contribute to the development of the Association and Okayama University. In accordance with this constitution, we, alumni from all over the world, will continue to join hands to promote friendship and exchange among alumni, learn from each other, and work together with you for the further development of our alma mater. We look forward to your continued cooperation and support.

2023,04,01
Chairperson, Okayama University International Alumni Association　　Guo Yanping