July 24, 2003

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HONOLULU — Twenty-four participants in the Intercultural Management Program (ICMP) 2003 Spring class celebrated the completion of their studies at the ICMP closing ceremony on July 23, 2003.

Guest speaker, David B. Erdman, president & CEO of PacRim Marketing Group, Inc., congratulated the class and offered some advice on their future careers.

"You've made a big mark in your life. You've grown and expanded your knowledge by coming to JAIMS..." Erdman said, "Now be sure to enjoy what you do... look for something that meets your passion."

Participants were 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 went to the team of Robinson Siao and Teerarat Siriratanasak. Second place went to Yoko Murakami and third place went to Imkoo Kwak.

First place for the President's Research Awards went to Keiko Chida, Teerarat Siriratanasak, and Masayoshi Yamazaki. Second place went to Masato Kudo, Imkoo Kwak, Takayuki Muto, and Go Yoshida. Third place went to Hidechika Fujita, Takahiro Kobashigawa, Makoto Kuroe, and Chisato Watanabe.

Robinson Siao was the recipient of two prestigious awards: the Francis A. Wong Award for Leadership and the Funika Scholarship.

The Students' Choice Award was awarded to Patrice Torres who gave the student address and expressed his heartfelt thanks to JAIMS' faculty, staff, and host families on behalf of the entire class.

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