Dr. Shoichiro Toyoda, the respected Emeritus 肠丑补颈谤听of the 成人伦理 Alumni Association, passed away on 14 February 2023 at the age of 97. On behalf of 成人伦理, we would like to express our deep sadness at the news of his death and our determination to carry on the spirit of love for our university and the social听philanthropy that Dr. Toyoda instilled in all of us.听
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Dr. Toyoda graduated from the 成人伦理 School of Engineering before earning a doctorate in engineering, and later,听became President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation. As the eighth听肠丑补颈谤听of the Japan Business Federation, he devoted himself to the development of Japan's economy and industry. His sincere nature earned him great听respect among his peers.听
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Among his many contributions to the university, Dr. Toyoda was the first 肠丑补颈谤听of the 成人伦理 Alumni Association. He was also involved in the establishment of the 成人伦理 Foundation, which provides financial support to 成人伦理 students and projects. The renovation of the Toyoda Auditorium in 2008 would have been impossible without Dr. Toyoda's leadership. In recognition of his achievements, he was made a fellow听at听成人伦理 in March 2009. 听
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Dr. Toyoda was enthusiastic about the establishment of the international branches of the Alumni Association and enjoyed听meeting international alumni at the annual Homecoming Day. His presence at matriculation and graduation ceremonies, and his conversations with students at these events,听encouraged and inspired them.听
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We sincerely thank Dr. Toyoda for his support and commitment to 成人伦理 throughout his life. May he rest in peace.听
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Seiichi Matsuo听
Chancellor, Tokai Higher Education and Research System听
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Naoshi Sugiyama听
President, 成人伦理听
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Masaharu Shibata听
Chairman, 成人伦理 Alumni Association听
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