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Waseda University’s Memorial Hall (Building 37) was built in 1957 to commemorate the university’s 75^th anniversary. The hall has become a landmark among students where entrance and graduation ceremonies, sports events, classes, Homecoming Festivals, and Waseda-Keio matches are held. The hall was also used for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics fencing competition and was visited by the current Emperor and Empress. The Japanese Olympic Committee even designated the hall as a national sports facility.  Beginning in August, the hall will undergo reconstruction and to commemorate this occasion, various sports teams and circles are organizing the “Sayonara Memorial Hall Event” to be held from June to the beginning of August. We encourage everyone to stop by the historical landmark one last time.

79^th Waseda-Keio Volleyball Match

Memorial Hall, which has been used for volleyball league matches and the regularly occurring Waseda-Keio Match will host its final Waseda-Keio Volleyball Match. Last year, Waseda’s women’s team won but the men’s team lost. This year, both teams are hoping to send off the current hall with victories. Students, alumni, and guests are welcome. Please offer your support!

• Team: Volleyball Club
• Date: June 14 (Monday)
• 13:00-15:00 Women’s match
• 15:00~     Men’s match
• Organized by Waseda and Keio University’s Volleyball Clubs

Basketball Memorial Game

Waseda’s Basketball Club uses Memorial Hall for practice. Many players have memories of sweating, running, and practicing their shooting at this court. Club members and the OBOG alumni organization will be hosting its “Memorial Game.” Students, alumni, and guests are welcome.

• Team: Basketball Club
• Date: July 5 (Monday)
• 10:30~OBOG Basketball Game
• 14:50~Basketball Club Exhibition Match
• Organized by Waseda’s Basketball Club and OBOG Association

Badminton Memorial Game

The Badminton club has used Memorial Hall as a home court for practice and matches. Many players have memories of refining their skills to become world-class players at this court. Waseda’s Badminton Club and OBOG Association will host and compete in a Memorial Game with Keio University’s Badminton Club. Students, alumni, and guests are welcome.

• Team: Badminton Club
• Date: July 19 (Sunday)
• 12:00-15:30 Memorial Game between Waseda and Keio University Badminton Club and OBOG Association
• Organized by Waseda’s Badminton Club and the OBOG Association

Undergoing reconstruction in August

Will become multi-purpose sports arena by 2019

Memorial Hall will be reconstructed into a multi-purpose sports arena with study facilities. There will be a ground level and underground sports arena with a lush, green plaza located on the rooftop.