The Waseda Society of Political Science and Economics 100th Anniversary Symposium (July 29, 2025)
*Date＆Time: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 15:00 (Doors open at 14:30)
*Venue: Waseda University International Conference Center
*Eligibility:
(In-person)
Full-time students of the School of Political Science and Economics, the Graduate School of Political Science, and the Graduate School of Economics, and faculty and staff of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics
(Online)
Full-time students of the School of Political Science and Economics, the Graduate School of Political Science, and the Graduate School of Economics, and faculty and staff of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics, as well as the general public
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the The Waseda Society of Political Science and Economics (WSPSE), we are pleased to announce the following symposium: “The Waseda Society of Political Science and Economics 100th Anniversary Symposium.” The symposium will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online (simultaneous live streaming) participation.
１．Purpose of the Event
A commemorative symposium will be held to celebrate the 100th anniversary for founding of The Waseda Society of Political Science and Economics.
This symposium aims to promote interaction among members and further development of the society by looking back on past achievements and discussing future prospects.
２．Program (Pre-registration required: Please refer to the WSPSE website)
| Part 1 Symposium | Venue: Waseda University International Conference Center, 1st Floor Masaru Ibuka Auditorium |
| Moderator: Prof. Yuriko Takahashi (Chairperson of the General Affairs Committee, WSPSE) |
| 15:00- | Opening Remarks (Video Message) |
Prof. Masato Shizume (FPSE Senior Dean/President of WSPSE) |
| 15:05- | Speech for the 100th Anniversary of WSPSE | Prof. Masazumi Wakatabe (FPSE Deputy Dean/GSE Dean) |
| 15:10- | Presentations by Alumni | (1) Taketo Hara: VETA Corp. CEO “Venture Started by Political Economy: Founding of VETA Corp. (tentative)” (Japanese) |
| (2) Kota Suzuki: Japan Bank for International Cooperation “What We Can Do for Healthy Development (tentative)” ( |
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| (3) Aya Kudo: Kanazawa University, Associate Professor “Research that began with failure” (Japanese) |
| Part 2 Networking | Venue: Waseda University International Conference Center, 3rd floor conference room |
| *Refreshments will be served | Host: Prof. Yuriko Takahashi (Chairperson of the General Affairs Committee, WSPSE) |
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For those requiring special accommodation
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