IMPORTANT: All information remains embargoed until after the press conference at Feb. 7, 7:00 pm PST (Feb. 8, 12:00pm JST)
Newswise — Summary: The University of Tokyo will webcast from Japan a press conference announcing the establishment of an endowment for the Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (IPMU) by The Kavli Foundation - the first time a National University in Japan hosts a named research institute with endowment donated from a foreign foundation. It will also announce the Institute's establishment as the first Kavli Institute in Japan, and the 16th Kavli Institute worldwide. Attendees of the event include Todai President Junichi Hamada, who will also discuss how this landmark gift impacts creating a significant endowment for the University to support research. The Kavli Foundation's Chairman Fred Kavli will also attend via live video feed to welcome the new Institute and respond to reporters' questions. Date and Time: Feb 7, 2012 (Tuesday) 6:00 to 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Feb. 8, 11:00-12:00 JST) Webcast URL: http://ceremony.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/EXT/ (Simultaneous English translation will be provided.) In Attendance: * Junichi Hamada - President, The University of Tokyo * Masako Egawa - Executive Vice President, The University of Tokyo * Fred Kavli - Chairman, The Kavli Foundation (via live video) * Robert W. Conn - President, The Kavli Foundation (via live video) * Hitoshi Murayama - Director, Kavli IPMU Press Availability: All attendees will be available to the media for questions following statements and presentations. Reporters viewing webcast may submit questions during the press conference via email to: [email protected]. These questions will be conveyed after the speakers have responded to reporters in attendance. After the press conference, the University will do its best to respond to any outstanding questions. Additional Information: A press release and other media materials will be posted after the press conference begins at the websites of the Kavli IPMU and The Kavli Foundation. A direct link to the press release will be posted here (when activated). Media Contacts:The University of Tokyo (Ms) Tezuka / (Ms) Takemoto E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 03-5841-2031 The Kavli FoundationJames Cohen, Director of Media RelationsE-mail: [email protected] Tel: 805-278-7495; 805-616-7988 (cell)
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