Exemplary ICMP 2002 Fall Class Graduates

HONOLULU—JAIMS bid farewell to 25 participants in the Intercultural Management Program (ICMP) 2002 Fall class during the ICMP closing ceremonies on January 8, 2003.

The guest of honor was Dalton Tanonaka, president of the Pacific Basin Economic Council, who congratulated the students and urged them to take up a new mission.

"Your mission now is to make a difference in your various communities," he said, "You can make a difference through of public service."

Glenn Miyataki, president of JAIMS, shared his own words to the class. "This class stands above in teamwork, academic standing, and community giving," he said, "JAIMS is proud of you and we are grateful for all of your hard work"

Participants were then presented with certificates for completing four months of intense studies on U.S. business principles and cross-cultural sensitivity. Awards were also presented to those participants who excelled in the final week of presentations.

First place for the President's Business Plan Award was shared between Nam Linh Nguyen and Michiko Takiya. The first place winners of the President's Research Awards went to Frederick Blancas, Kazuharu Okumura, and Michiko Takiya.

The recipient of the Francis A. Wong Award for Leadership was Frederick Blancas and the Students' Choice Award was awarded to Takashi Suematsu.

While some ICMP graduates will immediately begin their careers, others will continue with JAIMS in the Business Exchange Program (BEP) where they will intern with American business firms or organizations in the U.S. for two months.