Hosei University of Japan Graduate Student Returns to Auburn Gresham
Ernest Sanders
Published: January 13, 2010
GRANDFamilies representatives and community stakeholders take a photo with Nobuko Nishina (3rd from right) at the 1st Annual Greater Englewood Area Housing and Public Safety Conference.
GRANDFamilies
Nobuko Nishina, a graduate student of Japan's Hosei University Graduate School of Well-being Studies, returned to Auburn Gresham to further her studies in housing resources, foreclosure prevention, health care, supportive services, community schools, job training and welfare to work programs, community development, and partnerships at large.
Nishina’s return to Chicago provided her the opportunity to spend multiple days in Auburn Gresham, Englewood, and other communities.
Here she was able to spend quality time with several community stakeholders, institutions, and services organizations including:
Nobuko Nishina (L) pictured with Illinois State Senator Jacqueline Collins (L-16).
Ernest Sanders
Nishina's return visit was really significant and parallel to both Auburn Gresham's Quality of Life plan and Hosei University's School of Well-being program objectives.
Coordinating and corresponding frequently with GADC's, Ernest Sanders, Nishina was able to focus her attention on the human needs of these communities, while helping to improve resident's quality of life.
A few highlights of Nishina's research included her participation in the Greater Englewood Housing & Public/Neighborhood Safety Conference at Park National Bank, attendance at both the Burnham Plan Centennial reception, and the City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs Digital Workshop at DeVry University.
Nobuko Nishina (C) engages in conversation with Sharon Tillmon of St. Sabina Catholic Charities (L), a client, and Michael Byrd (R) of SOS Children's Village.
Ernest Sanders
During her visit to these communities, Nishina resided with a Cook County Public Defender Investigator who shared more details of the County’s approach to help and provide neighborhood residents with legal representation.
Nishina is expected to return to United States in 2010 to continue her education and research abroad.
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