J. F. Oberlin University Explained

J. F. Oberlin University
Native Name:	桜美林大学
Established:	1921
President:	Hiroaki Hatayama
Coor:	35.581°N 139.408°W
Undergrad:	10,514^[1]
Postgrad:	238
Faculty:	976^[2]
Colors:	Maroon and gold
Free Label:	Athletics
Website:	www.obirin.ac.jp
Other:	19 (Non-Degree)

^[3] is a private university in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. The university was founded by Yasuzo Shimizu. Its name is derived from that of pastor and philanthropist J. F. Oberlin, and the name also shows the university's historical ties with Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, which the university's founder attended.^[4]

Faculties

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business Management
• College of Health and Welfare
• College of Performing and Visual Arts
• College of Global Communication
• College of Education and Social Transformation
• College of Aviation Management

Junior college

The junior college of Oberlin University was founded in 1950 and became coeducational in 1999. It was closed in 2007.

Notable alumni and faculty

• Yinling

Japan-based swimsuit model, race queen, singer and former professional wrestler

• Yuka Kashino

member of technopop group Perfume

• Ayano Ōmoto

member of technopop group Perfume

• Matt Kuwata

tarento, model, and musician

External links

• Obirin University's homepage
• Oberlin Center for International Studies

Notes and References

1. Web site: Number of students.
2. Web site: Number of Faculty and Staff.
3. Ōbirin daigaku -- note that "Ōbirin" is written in the kanji for "beautiful cherry orchard".
4. Web site: Obirin's Information and Mission Statement page. . 2007-02-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070207094123/http://www.obirin.ac.jp/en/generalinfo/our_mission.html . 2007-02-07 . dead .