Archive for October, 2009
Career Panel 2009
We are excited to announce our annual Career Panel! To RSVP, click here Get real-life advice and information on your job search, networking techniques, continuing education, and maybe even make the connection that lands you your next job. We have an exciting lineup of presenters, including a Graduate Education Communications Coordinator; the Director of the [...]
Job: Economic Affairs Assistant at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has an opening for an assistant in its Economic Affairs Section that will begin from December. The responsibilities of this section are broad, but include facilitating government, trade, and business relations between Japan and the United States. Position The Economic Affairs Assistant is responsible for providing administrative [...]
Eugene Event
Looking for an event closer to home? Are you interested in attending JETAA events, but find it difficult to make it to Portland? If you live near Eugene this event is for you. Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1pm at Toshi’s Ramen for our first ever Eugene event! Toshi’s Ramen 1520 Pearl [...]
Origami Workshop
21st ANNUAL ORIGAMI WORKSHOP SUNDAY, DEC. 6, 2009 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Two World Trade Center • Portland • Oregon (S.W. First Avenue, between Salmon and Taylor Streets) Mezzanine Level FREE ADMISSION NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED FREE MATERIALS At the 21st Annual Origami Workshop, volunteers from the local community will teach participants “Origami” – [...]
JET Program Campus Visits 2009
Looking for Volunteers Hello JET Alumini! The Consulate-General of Japan in Portland is about to launch its annual fall recruiting drive for the JET Program. Over the next few weeks we will be visiting local colleges and universities to try to gather up a fresh new crop of future JET participants. We would love your [...]
Kabuki Lecture and Performance Event
The Japan Foundation would like to announce our Kabuki Lecture and Performance event in Portland! This is a rare and exciting opportunity for Americans audiences to experience the performing arts of the royal court in Japan. When: Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm Where: The Dolores Winningstad Theatre (111 SW Broadway (at Main Street), Portland, OR [...]
J-Kaiwa November 2009
J-Kaiwa WHEN: Friday, November 6th, 2009, 7-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Hawthorne Lucky Lab (915 SE Hawthorne Blvd) NIJIKAI: 10:00 pm – ?? at Hollywood Bowl (4030NE Halsey St) We’ve been having record numbers these days, so come on down and make some new friends–in Japanese. Whether you are pera pera or your Nihongo knowledge is sukoshi [...]
Book Club October 2009
JETAA October Book Club: Date: Saturday, October 17Location: Jade/Ashiyu?Time: 1:00pmTitle: Scent of Sake by Joyce Lebra You can check availability of the Book Club titles by visiting the following websites: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com Powell’s Books: http://www.powells.com/ Multnomah County Library: http://www.multcolib.org/ Clackamas County Library: http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/lib/ Visit the Book Club page for more details.
Tabemashou! October 2009
Tabemashou! When: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 5:30 p.m. Where: Miho Izakaya (4057 N. Interstate, Portland, OR) The Tabemashou! group gathers to explore, critique, and enjoy Japanese dining options in Portland. Through numbers we’re able to sample menus extensively and casually critique the food and drink, atmosphere and experience, and value and specials. contact Daniel to [...]
Halloween Party
Halloween Party Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 The Halloween party is attended by JETAA members and J-Kaiwa friends and members of the Japanese community. It is an opportunity to introduce a traditional American holiday to Japanese members of the community by dressing in costumes. A costume contest is held with prizes awarded for Best Japanese [...]
The Portland Chapter of JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the other countries participating in the program.
