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Conferment Ceremony held for Medal of Honor with Dark Blue Ribbon
Mr. YONEKURA Hikoyuki received a Medal of Honor with a Dark Blue Ribbon* from the Japanese government for his generous financial contributions to Osaka University.
The conferment ceremony was held at Osaka University on Monday, May 27, 2024, with President NISHIO Shojiro, Executive Vice President KANEDA Yasufumi, and Dean OMASA Takeshi of the Graduate School of Engineering in attendance. President Nishio conferred the medal to Mr. Yonekura, expressing his gratitude for his contribution.
Mr. Yonekura’s donations were used to provide scholarships for outstanding graduate students at the School/Graduate School of Engineering.
At the social gathering following the ceremony, President Nishio once again expressed his gratitude to Mr. Yonekura for his donations, while Mr. Yonekura spoke about his opinions and expectations for the university.
*Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon (Cabinet Office website)
The Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon is awarded to individuals who have made exceptionally generous financial contributions for the good of the public. It is conferred when the occasion arises, after the Decoration Bureau of the Cabinet Office has screened the candidates recommended by relevant ministries.
From left: Dean OMASA Takeshi (Graduate School of Engineering), Mr. YONEKURA Hikoyuki, President NISHIO Shojiro, and Executive Vice President KANEDA Yasufumi