The late 2014 admission ceremony for The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI) and Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG) was held on September 30 (Tuesday) at the Kyoto University Graduate School of Satellite Large Hall. Human resources newly joined the KCG family.
After watching a video of the KCG Group's history over the past 50 years, KCGI and KCG President Wataru Hasegawa delivered a speech to all the students.In recent years, IT has been expanding its scope to include not only traditional fields such as electronics, networking, games, and design, but also familiar products such as automobiles and home appliances, as well as ships, agriculture, and all other fields.In other words, information processing engineers are needed throughout society and in every industry," he said. "I encourage all new students to engage in friendly competition with the friends sitting next to you, and while advancing your studies in computers and IT, think about your future.I hope you will follow in the footsteps of our outstanding graduates and chart your own path.The faculty and staff of the University will do their utmost to back you up," he encouraged.KCG also introduced the educational philosophy of the university and the many initiatives of the KCG Group for the next generation, such as the ".kyoto" business and the enhancement of content business-related education.
KCGI President Toshihide Ibaraki then emphasized, "We want to provide a place where you can not only absorb knowledge, but also acquire something important for your life through direct interaction with others," adding, "What is needed today are people who can find new applications for ICT.I hope you will keep your curiosity and imagination fresh and take on new challenges," he told the new students.
In response, Mr. Akitaka Murakami (Kinki University), a new student at KCGI, made a strong pledge on behalf of the new students: "We will strive to grow with our many friends every day, aiming to cultivate 'rich creativity' as well as specialized knowledge and skills to contribute to the realization of an ideal information society.The new students took a new step forward as members of the KCG Group.
Congratulations to all incoming students.