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“Zurich Meets Seoul – A Festival of Two Cities” Held

“Zurich Meets Seoul – A Festival of Two Cities” Held The global project “Zurich meets Seoul – A Festival of Two Cities” was held at Ewha Womans University from September 28 to October 5. Marking the fifth year, the festival which started first in New York in 2014 took place in Seoul this year, and was co-hosted by the City of Zurich, the Canton of Zurich and Zurich Tourism. Ewha’s College of Science & Industry Convergence and College of Art & Design played a key role in managing this project by organizing on-campus exhibitions and holding a panel discussion under the theme of “smart city” and “public art.” On October 1, Ewha’s College of Science & Industry Convergence and Zurich University of Applied Sciences opened a debate under the theme of “Women and the City” by inviting experts on the design of smart cities that are safe and sustainable at the LG Convention Hall in the International Education Building. At the event, President Kim Heisook offered congratulations, saying, “I’m much pleased to see Ewha Womans University, Switzerland, and Zurich University of Applied Sciences taking the first step of the cooperation.” Zurich Mayor Corine Mauch who delivered a welcoming speech said, “I hope this event serves as an opportunity to closely cooperate with each other in order to build a smart city for women.” Meanwhile, as part of “Sunset: Sunrise,” the public art project of “Zurich meets Seoul – A Festival of Two Cities,” the College of Science & Industry Convergence exhibited works of prominent Swiss female artist Heidi Bucher from September 28 to October 5. Bucher’s The Source was displayed at The Valley of the ECC building, and her six other works on paper were presented at Ewha Art Pavilion. In her sculpture The Source, a poetic scene was created where a vase floating in the air watered the ground creating life like a magic. In line with this exhibition, a panel discussion titled “Battle Zone: Public Art” was held at the ECC Theater on October 1.
- No.483
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.11.01
- Views4252
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Ewha held “The 6th Yoon Hoo-Jung Unification Forum”

Ewha held “The 6th Yoon Hoo-Jung Unification Forum” Ewha Institute of Unification Studies held the sixth Yoon Hoo-Jung Unification Forum at the Lee San-bong Hall of the ECC building on October 25, 2019. An open venue to discuss the unification of Korea, Yoon Hoo-Jung Unification Forum was initiated when Yoon Hoo-Jung, Korea’s first female constitutional scholar and the tenth Ewha President who became President Emerita, donated 1.5 billion won in 2013 with a firm conviction that the most urgent need in Korean society is overcoming the division on the peninsula. Incumbent Ewha President Kim Heisook said in a welcoming speech that reunification of North and South Korea may not seem all that positive now, but neither should we lose hope nor helplessly wait for it to come to us, emphasizing the meaning of the forum which was participated in by experts in North-South relations and international affairs. This year’s forum, under the theme, “The Unification of the Korean Peninsula: From the Perspective of the World” unfolded in-dept discussions on the various issues around the unification and the four powerful nations with stakes in the issue. The eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon gave a keynote speech regarding “the peace on the Korean Peninsula and the reunification of the two Koreas in the era of G2”. The former UN head who had led effort during the first North Korean nuclear crisis in 1994 and served as a foreign minister of Korea talked about inter-Korean policies and the big powers involving the bilateral relations based on his vast experience and expertise. In the following discussion, a number of experts in different fields participated in the multi-faceted and professional dialogues comprising diverse topics such as the economic requisites of reunification, a dilemma as to whether to impose sanctions against North Korea or cooperate in development, views of the major powers on unification and measures to motivate their action, and the role of international organizations for the peace on the peninsula. Ewha Woman’s University has prepared for reunification and laid academic foundation with the purpose of fostering female scholars and experts in North Korean affairs, by introducing an interdisciplinary program in North Korean Studies in 1998 and opening a joint major program in North Korean Studies in the undergraduate course in 2000, and subsequently promoting the interdisciplinary program into a major in 2013.
- No.481
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.10.31
- Views4884
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Center for Quantum Nanoscience held dedication ceremony to mark the move into Research Cooperation Building

Center for Quantum Nanoscience held dedication ceremony to mark the move into Research Cooperation Building The Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) at Ewha Womans University held a dedication ceremony marking the move into the new home at the Research Cooperation Building on September 26. Launched in 2017, QNS has conducted leading research in quantum properties of atoms in nanostructures. Its pioneering studies include the world’s smallest single atom memory and magnetic resonance imaging of single atoms. Ewha President Kim Heisook said, “The Center for Quantum Nanoscience has been making excellent progress as three out of the five outstanding articles published by universities in Korea are produced by QNS” and added, “QNS is expected to make a huge contribution to Ewha paving the way for new future as a leader in science and technology.” During the ceremony Dr. Don Eigler, a laureate of Kavli Prize, a set of awards that boast authorities comparable to those of Nobel Prize, gave a lecture, titled, “Sufficient Space in the Smallest World: Taking an Unexplored Road.” Dr. Eigler shared his insights on a researcher’s mindset comparing it with an explorer starting off on a journey to an unknown world, saying, “Leave for Terra Incongnita - a place never been visited.” Launched in January 2017 under the agreement with the Institute for Basic Science, the Center for Quantum Nanoscience has been conducting research with a target to be ranked as a top institution in the field of controlling atomic-scale quantum effects on surface and inter-surface. Newly located in the Research Cooperation Building, a world-class research infrastructure, QNS is expected to lay foundation for future technology, leading the basic research in quantum physics.
- No.479
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.10.30
- Views6367
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Result of the First Phase for 2020 Faculty Positions

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- No.477
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.10.22
- Views4542
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Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis Reselected for Follow-up Project as Science Research Center

The Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis was reselected for the follow-up project as the Science Research Center sponsored by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Established with an aim to understand “cellular homeostasis”, which is the basic control mechanism of biological phenomena, and to identify the causes of related diseases, Ewha’s Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis was selected in 2012 as the Science Research Center, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and NRF, and has received a total of 9.1 billion-won grant for seven years until this year to generate outstanding research results and lead the field of life science research. As selected for this follow-up project, scheduled from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022, the Center will receive 3.9 billion-won grant for the next three years to continue its study on control mechanism and pathogenesis of tissue homeostasis through the interaction among cell, tissue, and microenvironment, using approaches of biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology. In addition, the Center plans to become a global research center in the field of basic research on cellular homeostasis by conducting the comprehensive study on the control mechanism of cellular homeostasis through connection and cooperation with Ewha Research Center for Laboratory Animal Genome and Fluorescence Core Imaging Analysis Center.
- No.475
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.09.27
- Views6384
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2019 Summer Ewha Global Frontier Program Ended Successfully

Seven teams from the “2019 Summer Ewha Global Frontier” program visited the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to conduct overseas exploration activities during the school break. The Office of Student Affairs (Dean Ok-kyoung Baek) has held the overseas exploration program “Ewha Global Frontier” with an aim to foster global female leaders with the spirit of challenge, driving force and problem-solving skills. During the school break, 28 students from seven teams, selected through a completion rate of 6.41:1, visited international organizations, public institutions, global enterprises, and universities located in eight countries to perform exploration activities. Among the teams that took part in this summer program, “Igeul Egeul” and “Beyond the Limits of Counseling (BLC)” visited the US to study cases of writing education and student psychology counseling and seek ways to improve those activities. “Mugye Theater”, “Live with Vegan”, and “Palette” teams came up with proposals for service models and products for various classes, including the underprivileged, vegetarians, and female one-person household. In addition, the other two teams acquired useful information on a variety of topics and broadened their knowledge – “LAWCATION” explored ways to improve the public participation trial and emphasize the need for law education and “HECKer” conducted exploration on ways to commercialize electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. In order to enrich students’ experiences abroad and provide learning opportunities, Ewha operates a variety of unique global experience programs, including short-term programs such as the “PAGUS ARS overseas semester” program for students from departments of language and literature of The College of Liberal Arts, “Faculty-led Study Abroad Program”, and “Ewha Global Frontier” program as well as exchange and visiting student programs.
- No.473
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.09.27
- Views4026
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International Conference and Global Campus Job Festa held

Ewha Career Development Center and the Financial Supervisory Service co-hosted the international conference “Challenges to Future Finance” and Global Campus Job Festa on September 3. The occasions took place for youth to enhance their understanding of the rapidly changing financial paradigm with FinTech innovation, and to access employment opportunities to enter global IT and media content enterprises as well as domestic and foreign financial companies. At the international conference, which was held at the ECC Theater, key figures from global companies, such as Amazon, Bloomberg, Facebook and Microsoft, introduced examples of advanced future finance utilizing innovative technologies. Beginning with a keynote speech of Scott Mullins, Head of Worldwide Financial Services Business Development at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Taran Khera, Head of Asia Pacific sales at Bloomberg LP, and Connie Leung, Senior Director of the Financial Services and Business lead of Asia at Microsoft, gave an introduction of changes in financial services utilizing innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. Tomer Barel, Vice President of Facebook, presented an e-wallet solution using cryptocurrency Libra, receiving the audience attention, while Dr. Choi Kwang-shin from the Financial Supervisory Service addressed a new method of measuring financial inclusion index using big data. The event was sent out to all Ewah people on media set up at the Career Lounge, and was broadcast live on YouTube channels of Ewha and the Financial Supervisory Service. Along with the conference, Global Campus Job Festa, which took place at the Multipurpose Hall and the Lee San-bong Hall of the ECC building, featured job fair booths categorized into three themes: finance, global IT and media contents, and ventures and start-ups. At the ECC Theater, the “Future Finance A.I. Challenge” competition was held along with lectures by guest speakers.
- No.471
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.09.27
- Views3915
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Fall 2018 Commencement Ceremony was Held

The Fall 2018 Commencement Ceremony of Ewha Womans University was held in the Welch-Ryang Auditorium on August 30 at 10 a.m. The ceremony was participated by more than 3,000 people including a total of 2,003 graduates (1,007 bachelor’s, 861 master’s, and 135 doctoral degree recipients), distinguished guests, and families of graduates who gathered to celebrate their graduation, a step toward a fresh start. In her commencement address, President of Ewha Womans University Kim Heisook quoted the 8th President Kim Okgill as saying, “Light is always bright even when it is not abundant,” and said, “Each of you are a ray of light filled with life and obliged to live a life with love and bond with families, friends, and colleagues in Ewha, and further with women and humans in general.” She added, “The strongest weapon for uncertainty amid paradigm changes of human civilization is an open-minded attitude of thinking outside the box. I hope that Ewha graduates could be armed with open-mindedness and flexibility and have the courage to conquer uncertainties and move forward.” In the ceremony, special attention was drawn to several graduates including Hyun Yewon (International Studies), the youngest graduate aged 20; Lee Seonmyeong, the oldest graduate aged 67 who was readmitted to French Language & Literature in 45 years; and Park Seoyeon (English Education) who graduates at the top of her class with a perfect 4.3 GPA. In addition, a total of 104 international students who came from China, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Nigeria, and Republic of South Sudan, including six EGPP (Ewha Global Partnership Program) scholarship recipients earned bachelor’s degrees, which reconfirms Ewha’s prestigious position as a global hub for female talent.
- No.469
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.09.13
- Views4344
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Ceremony for 70th Anniversary of College of Law and 10th Anniversary of Ewha Law School was Held

Ewha Law School held a ceremony marking “70th Anniversary of College of Law and 10th Anniversary of Ewha Law School” at the Lee San-bong Hall of the ECC building on August 23. Ewha established the Department of Law in 1950, founded the world’s first College of Law in a women’s university in 1996, and opened Ewha Law School in 2009, reinforcing its position as an institution for fostering the nation’s top female legal professionals. The College of Law has set unprecedented records of many “firsts” in the Korean legal profession, producing the nations’ first female lawyer, first constitutionalist, first Constitutional Court justice, and first Minister of Government Legislation. Following this legacy, the College of Law turned out the applicants who passed the National Judicial Examination with the highest scores in 1991 and 2013; ranked fourth in the number of successful applicants for the National Judicial Examination from 2015 to 2017; and ranks among the highest in the ratio of successful applicants for the bar exam among 25 law schools nationwide. In the ceremony participated by more than 200 alumnae, faculty members and students, Dean of Ewha Law School Oh Chongkun introduced the 70-year-long history and current state of the College of Law and Ewha Law School and said, “Nurturing more than 2,000 legal professionals, Ewha Law School will keep trying to establish itself as a law school that produces legal professionals armed with love and service spirit.”
- No.467
- Writer홍보실
- Date2019.09.13
- Views4205
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Ewha Womans University - Faculty Positions

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- No.465
- Writeradmin
- Date2019.09.02
- Views4952

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