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On October 1, the 2020 Autumn Entrance Ceremony was held at HU¡¯s Satake Memorial Hall on the Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, welcoming a total of 292 new students, of which 251 are international students. To halt the spread of novel coronavirus, only newly-enrolled students participated in the ceremony.

In his speech, President Ochi remarked the need for the world to be united, cooperate across the borders, and stand against the COVID-19 catastrophe to overcome national crises. He also introduced HU's efforts towards peace, globalization, and university reform projects.

¡°Enrolling at HU today while the COVID-19 is still rampant in the world, you may be filled with a mixture of expectation and anxiety. Be that as it may, I am certain that the future will open its door to you as long as you endure with a strong will and passion to make this world a better place,¡± said President Ochi.

¡°With the third term commencing from tomorrow, about 50% of all classes are to be delivered as in-person lectures. HU is committed to your full support so that you will hopefully feel very pleased to have studied at HU.¡±

The Autumn Entrance Ceremony was held in Japanese and English, considering the high enrolment of international students.

A video of the ceremony can be found below (YouTube).