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Hi Everyone -
Soon after Mino's passing in 2004, the two universities that he attended founded a memorial scholarship fund under his name, ANU and UNSW International House. We have raised about US$20,000 until now for both funds combined through the fundraising association in Japan, which does not include the family donation.
Recently, we again wired A$1702.80 to ANU and A1238.40 to UNSW. (Donation to ANU is from 8 donors, $30 from LOS CD sales and $240 from Mino's translations rescue plan. Donation to UNSW is multiple donations from one donor.
While ANU announces its winner in every July, UNSW International House does in every November. As we wait for an exciting news from ANU for now, this time I am happy to write about the winners for the UNSW IH Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarship.
Many of you might have wondered, but for the last few years, I could not inform you the winners as I lost in touch with IH. Recently, I was able to receive the relevant and sufficient documents from Margaret Kwan at UNSW, who actually knew Mino in person. This is just wonderful.
UNSW IH announces its winners in every November for the following year’s recipients. Below are the winners for the year of 2009 and 2010.
2009 (announced in Nov 2008)
Mr. Hugh Bromley (Australia/British) double majored in Photovoltaic Engineering and Arts. He was engaged in 9-month working holiday in the US, Western Europe, India and South-East Asia. He offers such an international experience to the IH.
Ms. Arooke Kahawita (Australia) majored in Medicine. She is genuinely interested in different cultures and very actively involved in charity and community group.
2010 (announced in Nov 2009)
Mr Tristan Harley (Australia) is a law graduate student. From his experience in Guatemala, Canada, Cuba and Laos, he sees people from different cultures maintain a belief in humanity.
Ms Eva Buzo (Australia) majors in politics and international relations and plans to proceed into Law in graduate school. Her particular interest is with war-affected communities. She spent 5 months to work in Northern Uganda.
I am pleased that all of our contribution to the fund has been helping these young students to honor Mino's memories.
All the proceeds from any Mino related events have been and will be donated to the two funds. The funds will assure its perpetuity to give Mino an eternal life and connection to the world. Thank you very much for your support.
Yuki Hokari