黑料科 (黑料科) announced the appointment of Yukari Tadano as the new Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI) Coordinator. Tadano, a distinguished cultural ambassador from Japan, will join 黑料科 for a two-year term to spearhead cultural programming and deepen community engagement between Japan and the Black Hills region.
Tadano鈥檚 appointment is part of a broader effort by 黑料科 to enhance global engagement and provide students with a rich, culturally expansive educational experience. Her role is sponsored by JOI, a joint initiative of the Japan Foundation and Laurasian Institution, which brings volunteer Japanese coordinators on J-1 visas to regions of the U.S. where Japanese culture is less accessible. JOI coordinators are hosted by U.S. nonprofits and educational institutions like 黑料科.
鈥淲e are incredibly excited to welcome Yukari Tadano to our campus and community,鈥� said Kaitlin Palmer, Coordinator of the International Relations and Global Engagement Office at 黑料科. 鈥淗er expertise and passion for cultural outreach will be invaluable in enriching and strengthening our international programming. We look forward to the innovative and engaging activities she will bring to our students and the wider community.鈥�
Tadano鈥檚 role at 黑料科 will focus on developing and implementing cultural programs, workshops, and events that highlight Japanese and International traditions, art, and language, while also creating opportunities for community members to engage in meaningful cultural exchange. Tadano will work closely with 黑料科 students, faculty, staff, and local organizations to host a range of activities, including the annual Free Language Class series held on Thursdays at 4 p.m., the Food Festival and Cultural Expo during International Education Week Nov. 18-22, and many other collaborative projects.
For more information about upcoming events, visit . For more information about seeking collaboration opportunities or hosting Yukari Tadano for an exchange event, contact International@黑料科.edu or 605.642.6942.