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Lakeland University Awarded Peace Prize

Mar. 27, 2024

The award honors the life of peace activist Ceil De Prey. Read More...

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LUJ Students Travel Outside the Classroom for Environmental Science

Mar. 24, 2024

The course is taught by Dr. Douglas Murray, LUJ's Biology Professor. Read More...

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LUJ Professor Edgar Peláez Remembers Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama

Mar. 22, 2024

Dr. Peláez teaches a Manga & Anime course at LUJ. Read More...

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Five Questions with Yuko Takamatsu, Head of LUJ Student Affairs

Mar. 15, 2024

Learn all about Yuko. Cat lovers are more than welcome. Read More...

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LUJ Trivia Night a Big Hit With Students

Mar. 13, 2024

The competition was fierce. Check out photos of the event. Read More...

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[UPCOMING] March Open Campus Event on March 17th

Mar. 12, 2024

Come and check out what we're about. Read More...

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VWU Global Dean Dr. Deirdre Gonsalves-Jackson to Teach Urban Ecology at LUJ

Mar. 10, 2024

Starting in July 2024. Learn more about the course here. Read More...

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LUJ Students Enjoy a Field Trip to Asakusa

Mar. 6, 2024

Check out a few photos of this historic location close to LUJ. Read More...

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LUJ Alumni Excel at a Prestigious Tokyo Hotel

Mar. 4, 2024

Read about the success of 3 LUJ Alumni Read More...

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Want to Study Abroad Here? Try API

Mar. 3, 2024

Academic Programs International (API) is our study abroad partner. Read More...

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[UPCOMING] Lakeland Lecture to Focus on Japanese Horror Films

Feb. 28, 2024

Come join us on March 14, our guest speaker scholar Lindsay Nelson Read More...

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The Serendipitous Life of Dr. Alan Brender

Feb. 24, 2024

LUJ's Emeritus Dean shares moments from his incredible life. Read More...

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A Big Turnout For Our Open Campus in February

Feb. 22, 2024

Interested in checking out LUJ? Our next Open Campus is March 17. Read More...

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[UPCOMING] Lakeland Lectures Presents: Christopher Kavanagh

Feb. 13, 2024

His free talk will be on Feb. 22, at 7pm, here at LUJ. Read More...

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LUJ Relaunches Open College Classes

Feb. 11, 2024

Come and attend a free business class on Feb. 15, 7pm. Read More...

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A Rich Tradition in a Real Teahouse

Feb. 9, 2024

The trip was a part of LUJ's class Chanoyu: The Way of Tea. Read More...

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Author Kai Sawyer Shows LUJ a Sustainable Approach to Living

Feb. 5, 2024

Mr. Sawyer's talk was a part of LUJ's ongoing Lakeland Lecture series. Read More...

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LUJ to Offer New B.A. Degree in Communication

Feb. 5, 2024

Starting Fall 2024...check out a select list of classes offered Read More...

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A Complete List of Lakeland Lectures

Feb. 4, 2024

16 years. 136 lectures and counting. Need we say more? Read More...

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LUJ Students Visit the Setagaya Boro-ichi Festival

Jan. 22, 2024

It was cold, but worth the trip. Check out the photos. Read More...

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EAP Faculty Spotlight: Summer Wheeler - Director of the Learning Center

Jan. 17, 2024

Learn more about Ms. Wheeler and the LUJ Learning Center Read More...

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The Lakeland Lecture Series Presents: Kai Sawyer

Jan. 13, 2024

Free lecture. Come to LUJ's 6th floor Muskie Hall. Jan. 25, 7pm. Read More...

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LUJ Now Accepts the EIKEN Pre-1 Exam

Jan. 11, 2024

Score must be within two years from the time you apply. Read More...

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LUJ Students Visit Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo

Dec. 29, 2023

A field trip in Dr. Tompkins's Environmental History of Japan class... Read More...

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LUJ Holds Winter Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2023

Dec. 8, 2023

Congratulations to all the graduates, who now become LUJ Alumni. Read More...

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LUJ Alumni Spotlight: Ryoji Kodera - From Top Rugby Player to Entrepreneur

Dec. 6, 2023

Learn all about Ryoji's journey after graduating from LUJ in 2005 Read More...

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LUJ x BGU 2nd Annual Presentation Contest Results

Nov. 29, 2023

Ten university students presented on the topic: "The World Is..." Read More...

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ICAN and Peace Boat Member Akira Kawasaki Wants Nuclear Weapons to be Abolished

Nov. 13, 2023

Kawasaki's Lakeland Lecture was sponsored by LUJ and Bunkyo Gakuin Read More...

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Embassy of Mexico in Japan Representative Emmanuel Trinidad Hernández Speaks at LUJ

Nov. 10, 2023

Mr. Trinidad Hernández talked to students about Dia De Muertos... Read More...

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LUJ Alumni Enjoy a Night Out

Nov. 7, 2023

Up for our Christmas event? Contact Bill Kurata. Read More...

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The Lakeland Lecture Series Presents: Akira Kawasaki

Oct. 27, 2023

In partnership with Bunkyo Gakuin University. Nov. 8. Read More...

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LUJ’s 10th Annual Conference on Global Higher Education: Call for Papers

Oct. 24, 2023

A chance to present your research at an academic conference in Japan. Read More...

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EAP Faculty Spotlight: Mr. Valdorian Cline

Oct. 18, 2023

Read all about his love of teaching and music. Read More...

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LUJ Students Enjoy Field Trip to Kamakura

Oct. 12, 2023

Oh yes, there are photos, and plenty of Japanese history... Read More...

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LUJ Student Mara Peppmüller Reports on Challenging Conditions in Cambodia

Oct. 10, 2023

As you'll see, it's a difficult world for children in Battambang... Read More...

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Esteban Mino, LUJ Professor of Mathematics

Oct. 4, 2023

Try not to fear math...embrace it instead. Read More...

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Chanoyu Club Takes Field Trip to Yushima Tenmangu

Oct. 3, 2023

The class, Chanoyu: The Way of Tea, will be offered in Spring 2024 Read More...

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The Lakeland Lecture Series Presents: Simon Cosgrove and ‘Kimigayo’

Sep. 27, 2023

How much do you know about Japan's national anthem? Read More...

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Muskie Connect and Showcase on November 4

Sep. 27, 2023

Calling all LUJ, LCJ LUW alumni for a special event. Read More...

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Changes to Mask Wearing Policy

Mar. 13, 2023

https://luj.lakeland.edu/covid-19 Read More...

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