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OIST SanshinClass Summer Semester (August 15~ October 13)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 - 18:00 to Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 20:00
Plumeria Lounge
Information Beginners Class 18:00 - 19:00 Intermediate/Advanced Class 19:00 - 20:00\

\2,000 (+\500 for Sanshin rental ) per class

Class Details Beginners Class

You will be able to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in the first class!

In this class, you will be introduced to a brief history of Sanshin and basic skills such as how to use a pick, how to hold the Sanshin, and how to read the notes. We will practice the first 3 songs below for a month to get along with the Sanshin. Then, we will gradually move onto Okinawan Traditional songs and POP songs.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star(きらきら星) Froggy song(カエルの歌) Orion Beer Song from BEGIN(オジー自慢のオリオンビール) Aha-Bushi- Okinawan folk song(安波節) Asadoya-Yunta 0 Okinawan fork song (安里屋ユンタ) Shimanchnu Takara (Treasure of Islander) from BEGIN (島人の宝) Intermediate/Advanced Class

This is a class for those who can read notes fluently. Requests are welcome! We play Okinawan folk songs, POPs, and Ryukyuan Classical music in this class. You will enjoy your favourite songs such as:

Nada Soso(涙そうそう) Sanshin no Hana(三線の花) Warabigami(童神) Songs for Eisa (Okinawan Traditional drum dance)(エイサー曲) Onna - bushi (Ryukyuan classical song)(恩納節)

etc.

This class is available throughout the year (Thursdays), so please contact me whenever you would like to join.

Let's play Sanshin together and make your Okinawan life more colourful!

Registration Required in advance!

Recreation

FLEA MARKET

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 04:30 to 19:30
OUTSIDE TUNNEL near the pond
Dear All OISTers!

The flea market will be held @ OUTSIDE TUNNEL near the pond.

Please feel free to sell and buy pieces of stuff if you would like!

DATE:

Friday, 16th August from 4:30pm - 7:30pm

VENUE:

OUTSIDE TUNNEL near the pond

if you need any assistance or have questions, please contact ECOCLUB@GMAIL.COM or OIST_ECOCLUB via instagram. Thank you so much !!

Campus Service

OIST Innovation open-hours

Friday, August 16, 2024 - 14:00
Innovation Lounge (Lab3 level A)

OIST Innovation opens its doors to OIST community every Friday .

Recreation

Join Us for a Relaxing Watercolor Painting Workshop!

Sunday, August 18, 2024 - 12:30 to 15:00
Ocean View Room

Whether you're new to painting or have some experience, this workshop is perfect foreall levels. You'll learn essential watercolor techniques, explore color mixing theory, and create beautiful landscape paintings. Plus, all materials are provided!

Date & Time: August 18, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Location: Ocean View Room, OIST Fee: ¥2500 for OIST students, ¥3000 for others

Class will be taught in English.

Please wear old clothing or bring a smock to protect clothing from paint. All other materials will be provided.

Registration is required in advance to keep your spot!
Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where]The room next to the ATM at the Center Building

Campus Service

OIST Innovation open-hours

Friday, August 23, 2024 - 14:00
Innovation Lounge (Lab3 level A)

OIST Innovation opens its doors to OIST community every Friday .

Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where]The room next to ATM in the Center Building

Campus Service

OIST Innovation open-hours

Friday, August 30, 2024 - 14:00
Innovation Lounge (Lab3 level A)

OIST Innovation opens its doors to OIST community every Friday .

Graduate School

Welcome Ceremony for the Class of 2024

Monday, September 2, 2024 - 10:00
OIST Auditorium

Welcome Ceremony for new faculty members joining OIST, and PhD students joining the Class of 2024.

The ceremony is open to all OIST community members and will be held at the Auditorium.

Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where] The room next to the ATM in the center building

Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where]Resource Center in the Center Building(right next to the ATM)

Holiday

敬老の日 Respect for the Aged Day

Monday, September 16, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where] Room next to the ATM in the Center Building

Holiday

秋分の日 Autumnal Equinox Day

Sunday, September 22, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

休日 National Holiday

Monday, September 23, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Campus Service

[RC] Insurance Company Visits OIST

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 11:00 to 15:00
The room next to the ATM in the center building

English-speaking insurance agent Wiltec in Chatan visits OIST. [When]11:00-15:00 [Where]The room next to the ATM at the center building

Holiday

スポーツの日 Sports Day

Monday, October 14, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

文化の日 Culture Day

Sunday, November 3, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

休日 National Holiday

Monday, November 4, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Professional Development

OIST Career Fair 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 09:00 to 18:00
B250, Conference Centre 1 - 4

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) will organize the first OIST Career Fair on November 14th (Thu.), 2024. This career fair aims to provide opportunities for OIST students and companies in Japan to connect, build professional network, and create future employment. Through this, OIST students will be able to explore industry career paths, and companies will be able to learn the benefits of employing PhD holders.

沖縄科学技術大学院大学(OIST)では初となる、「OISTキャリアフェア2024」を11月14日(木)に開催します。本キャリアフェアは、本学の学生と日本の企業がつながり、プロフェッショナルなネットワークを構築し、将来の雇用を創出する機会を提供することを目的としています。キャリアフェアを通じて、OISTの学生は産業界でのキャリアパスを模索することができ、企業は博士号取得者を雇用するメリットを知る機会となることが期待されます。是非、参加をご検討ください。

Holiday

勤労感謝の日 Labor Thanksgiving Day

Saturday, November 23, 2024 (All day)

National holiday

Holiday

New Years Holiday 年末年始 2025

Sunday, December 29, 2024 (All day) to Friday, January 3, 2025 (All day)

National holiday