"Dear international students,
We are sending this message to inform you that the University has
decided to cancel all classes starting from 1:30 pm today, May 18,
until Sunday, May 24, due to the outbreaks of the H1N1 flu in Osaka and
Hyogo prefectures. This decision has been made in accordance with
advice from local authorities and Japanese government.
The university will be physically shut down during the above period.
Accordingly, you will not be able to take further final examinations as
scheduled.
We will meet with faculty members this afternoon to decide measures on
grading of the courses, and will send you a message as soon as they are
determined.
We will also inform you of the procedures to follow regarding the
following items:
1. Refund of General Deposit
2. Return of library books and LL materilas
We must also inform you that the Completion Ceremony scheduled on
Saturday, May 23 will be cancelled.
There are many issues that have to be addressed. We will continue to
communicate with you via e-mail as soon as the university actions are
determined.
We would also like to urge you to stay at home/dormitory and avoid
going out. When you have to go out, please make sure to wear masks.
I would like to ask for your cooperation in dealing with this difficult
situation calmly and patiently. We deeply regret, as much as you do,
that we must finish the semester this way, but hope you will understand
that we are trying our best to secure the safety of our students."
Näin päättyi siis vaihtovuosi Kansai Gaidain ylipistossa. Osakan alueella on todettu nyt yli 100 tapausta, joten Japanin hallitus päätti ratkaista asian tällä tavalla. Kaikki koulut Osakan ja Kioton alueella suljettu ensi maanantaihin asti. Tänään ehti olla yksi koe (reading and writing Japanese). Harmillista ja yliampuvaakin, mutta näin enivei.