Friday, November 26: Waseda University Gender Equality and Diversity Promotion Project Lecture "Do You Know the GS Center?" (Online, Advance Registration Required)
Event Date
Event Venue
October 21, 2021
Announcement of the Waseda University Gender Equality and Diversity Promotion Project Lecture
In anticipation of future collaboration and cooperation with the Waseda University Diversity Promotion Office and other partners, the Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is cooperating with the following event hosted by Waseda University.
Keio students, faculty, and staff are also welcome to register, so we encourage anyone who is interested to attend.
Waseda University Gender Equality and Diversity Promotion Project Lecture
"Do You Know the GS Center?"
The Waseda University GS Center (Gender and Sexuality Center) was established in 2017 following a student proposal, becoming "Japan's first office dedicated to supporting LGBT students," and is now in its fifth year.
From its inception, professional staff have worked to create a campus that respects diverse values and ways of life, supporting students with concerns related to gender and sexuality. These staff members will introduce the GS Center's initiatives and activities, with a focus on student support.
We will also hear about "how the GS Center was created," "who was involved and what their aspirations were," and "what motivations have driven their activities to date," in a discussion featuring student staff member Shun D.
We hope this will be an opportunity for participants to reflect on respecting diverse individuality, explore the university's challenges and future prospects, and widely disseminate these ideas both within and outside the university.
Date and Time: Friday, November 26, 2021, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM (Online Webinar)
Speakers: Ayumu Watanabe (Professional Staff, Waseda University GS Center; Certified Psychologist)
Kazuki Oga (Professional Staff, Waseda University GS Center; Certified Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist)
Engaged in the consultation service for "gender and homosexuality" at the "Yorisoi Hotline," a project subsidized by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Current Position: School Counselor at a Tokyo Metropolitan Public School
Shun D (Student Staff, Waseda University GS Center)
Member of the student circle "Diversity Waseda." Involved in the establishment of the GS Center.
Manages the community space and plans and operates events.
Moderator: Naoko Yuge (Member, Waseda University Institute for Gender Studies; Professor, Faculty of Law)
Audience: Students, faculty, staff, and the general public (including Keio students, faculty, and staff)
Advance Registration: Waseda University Diversity Promotion Office
Please register in advance from the event page on the website linked above.
◆ Schedule (Tentative)
4:30 PM–4:35 PM Opening Remarks (Takashi Aso, Trustee for International Affairs, Public Relations, and Diversity Promotion; Professor, Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University)
4:35 PM–5:35 PM Lecture
[Part 1] Introduction to the Initiatives of the Waseda University GS Center
Ayumu Watanabe (Professional Staff, Waseda University GS Center),
Kazuki Oga (Professional Staff, Waseda University GS Center)
[Part 2] Passing the Baton to the Next Generation
Shun D (Student Staff, Waseda University GS Center) × Ayumu Watanabe × Kazuki Oga
5:35 PM–5:55 PM Q&A Session
5:55 PM–6:00 PM Closing Remarks
Organizer: Waseda University Diversity Promotion Office
Co-organizers: Waseda University Institute for Gender Studies, Waseda University GS Center
In cooperation with: Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Inquiries: Waseda University Diversity Promotion Office
TEL: 03-5286-9871 MAIL: diversity@list.waseda.jp