HJETAA Table & Panel @ Naka-Kon
Mar
14
10:00 AM10:00

HJETAA Table & Panel @ Naka-Kon

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We’re back at Naka-Kon!

Help HJETAA spread the good word about the JET Program to attendees. We’re looking for up to 5 volunteers for the day, with two shifts available: 10am–2pm and 2pm–6pm. Email Blair Agata at hjetaa.president@gmail.com if you can volunteer. Volunteers must commit to at least 4 hours to receive the honorarium.

We’ll also host an info panel at 11:30am in the Maple Room and need at least two volunteers to participate. Let Blair know if you’re interested in joining the panel as well!

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Between Kyoto and Kansas: The Art of Emily Miller Yamanaka
Feb
1
7:00 PM19:00

Between Kyoto and Kansas: The Art of Emily Miller Yamanaka

Join Heartland JETAA for a free virtual webinar featuring Emily Miller Yamanaka, a JET alum and Wichita-based painter and textile artist. Emily was the first non-Japanese person to receive a full Monbukagakusho scholarship from the Japanese government in the history of the school and earned her Master’s Degree in Nihonga 日本画 (Japanese Painting). This event offers a look into Emily's key artistic works, creative process, and recent artistic explorations.

Click here to register

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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HJETAA New Years Networking Event @ KIWAMI Ramen & Sushi (Shinnenkai)
Jan
17
6:30 PM18:30

HJETAA New Years Networking Event @ KIWAMI Ramen & Sushi (Shinnenkai)

Join us in celebrating the New Year with a NEW Japanese restaurant in Overland Park, KIWAMI Ramen & Sushi!

HJETAA will cover $10 for each Heartland member who wants to attend. Please feel free to invite a plus one, but make sure to notify us here, as we need to keep the reservation updated.

Happy year of the horse!! Hope to see you there! (馬肉 not available.)

Email Blair Agata at hjetaa.president@gmail.com if you can attend!

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Happy Hour with USJETAA
Nov
9
8:00 PM20:00

Happy Hour with USJETAA

USJETAA is coming to Kansas City! Executive Director Bahia Simons-Lane is visiting the Heartland chapter and would love to meet you, so head on over to say hi and get connected to the national alumni network. USJETAA will provide light appetizers.

Stop in any time between 8:00pm and 11:00pm at Afterword Tavern & Shelves

Parking : Street parking is free in most places. There is paid parking garage around the corner.

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