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.
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
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!
Eugene, OR
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
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 help in spreading the word about JET by offering your experiences and impressions to next year’s prospective ALTs and CIRs.
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 97205)
Cost: $20 General, $12 Senior/Students (Theatre Box Office: (503) 248-4335 / PSU Box Office: (503) 725-3307 / Ticketmaster)
Click here for PDF flier
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 dake, all are welcome.
Get more details here.
Book Club October 2009
JETAA October Book Club:
Date: Saturday, October 17
Location: Jade/Ashiyu?
Time: 1:00pm
Title: 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.
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 Themed Costume and Best Overall Costume.
