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Ewha Language Center Runs “2016 Invitational Training Course for Korean Language Teachers from CIS Countries”

The Ewha Language Center (led by Director Lee Hai-young) held the opening ceremony for the “2016 invitational training course for Korean language teachers from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region” in the Lee San-bong Hall of the ECC building on June 29 (Wed) at 11:00 a.m. This training, aimed at enhancing the competence of 33 third- and fourth-generation overseas Koreans who teach the Korean language in the CIS region, will be offered for five weeks from June 29 (Wed.) to August 3 (Wed.). The training is a short-term course run as part of the “invitational training project for Korean language instructors from CIS nations” initiated by the Overseas Koreans Foundation. Apart from this short-term program, the Ewha Language Center also provides the “long-term training course for Korean language instructors from CIS countries.” The long-term course, which has already started on June 13 (Mon.), is slated to last for 12 weeks until September 2 (Fri.), and eight Korean language instructors of Korean descent from five CIS countries are taking the course.
- No.363
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.07.15
- Views5514
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Ewha and Henry Luce Foundation Hold Seminar for Women Graduates in STEM

The opening ceremony for the “Ewha-Luce International Seminar: Expanding Horizons 2016” co-hosted by Ewha and the Henry Luce Foundation was held at 10AM on Wednesday, June 22 at the ECC Lee San-bong Hall. The seminar which marks the second anniversary this year lasted for three weeks until July 8 (Friday). It began with the support of a program for fostering next-generation women leaders in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), a three-year grant of $1.5 million from 2015, which is given to Ewha by the Luce Foundation. The Henry Luce Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1936 by Henry R. Luce, the co-founder of Time and Life magazines, with a vision to promote cultural and academic fields. The foundation, the single most significant source of support for women in STEM in the US with raising and granting the largest amounts of scholarship fund, provides Ewha with the scholarship program for the first time in Asia as it acknowledged Ewha’s capabilities and efforts to cultivate female leaders in the future. A total of 23 graduates (master’s & PhD) in STEM fields from the USA, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, etc. participated in this seminar. In particular, Korean graduates who had taken part in the first annual seminar joined some programs helping the participants of this year. This program is highly expected in building direct networking connections among the participants from diverse cultures of Asia and America.
- No.361
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.07.12
- Views5384
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Ewha International Co-ed Summer College Holds Its 2016 Matriculation Ceremony

Ewha Womans University started the international summer program by holding the matriculation ceremony of the International Co-ed Summer College (ISC) for on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Ewha ISC, the nation’s first international summer program, opened in 1971 for the purpose of giving foreign young people the opportunity to study Korean history and culture. In 1977, in association with Kansas University, Ewha operated “Kansas at Ewha Program,” pioneering “mutual exchange of credits with foreign universities” through which academic credits earned at the ISC are accepted at foreign counterparts. Based on its 46-year experience, Ewha ISC has been improving the participants’ satisfaction by offering separate programs, which runs for four weeks from the end of June and for two weeks in August. In particular, the ISC specializes in the courses such as Korean Studies, East Asian Studies, Women’s Studies, Music and Art, and the practice classes of Korean traditional music and arts are very popular among many students. And since 2011, North Korean Studies has been offered in English. In addition, unlike other international summer schools operated on a large scale of over 2,000 international students, Ewha ISC with around 480 participants is receiving very positive responses from not only the international students but also the invited professors thanks to the distinguished operation that is characterized primarily by thorough support, small-scale classes, and diverse culture-experiencing programs.
- No.359
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.07.08
- Views5216
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Ewha Becomes First University in Korea to Conclude MoU with Facebook Korea for Support for Women Entrepreneurs

On June 15, 2016, at 10 AM, in Shinsegae Building RM 611, Ewha entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Facebook Korea to provide educational support for women entrepreneurs in Korea. The MoU was an initiative of Facebook Korea, which sought Ewha’s partnership in launching the ‘#SheMeansbusiness’ program, an online platform to provide networking opportunities and educational support for women business owners in Korea. Ewha’s International Convention Management Center, in cooperation with Facebook Korea implemented the ‘externship’, a job competency development and university-industrial collaboration program that enabled students experience jobs in the field during the winter vacation in the fall of 2015. The results of the program and competence of Ewha students who participated were rated highly by Facebook Korea, thus propelling them to select Ewha as their sole partner in Korea for this initiative. The ‘#SheMeansbusiness’ program, which includes educational programs such as basic principles of Facebook Pages and Instagram for business, basic principles of marketing, in-depth training for women entrepreneurs, and management know-how of a Facebook Business page, will help women entrepreneurs enhance their communication capacity and establish various networks. According to the MoU, Ewha will work in tandem with Facebook Korea in areas such as student recruitment and program operations.
- No.357
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.07.05
- Views5044
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Office of International Affairs Holds Closing Ceremony for 2016 International Exchange and Visiting Students

On Thursday, June 9th, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) held the ‘Closing Ceremony for Spring 2016 Exchange and Visiting Student Programs for International Students’ at the ECC Lee San-bong Hall. Out of the 425 international exchange and visiting students who enrolled in the spring semester of 2016, 370 students successfully completed the exchange/visiting student programs and would return to their respective home countries. The remaining 55 students will be continuing their studies at Ewha in the next semester. The ceremony began with opening remarks by Park Ihn-hwi, Vice President of OIA, followed by a video screening highlighting memorable moments from the semester, an address by a student representative and finally the presentation of certificates of completion. Vice President Park congratulated the students on their successful completion of the programs and offered words of encouragement. “I hope you will leave with sweet memories of Ewha and Korea, and that the experience and network of contacts that you have acquired here at Ewha would be helpful in your future.” Pictures taken by students during the semester were displayed at the venue, providing the students with a lot to remember and watch. Students whose pictures were selected as outstanding works were also presented with Ewha souvenirs.
- No.355
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.07.01
- Views4927
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Ewha Brings Together International Students and Experts for Health of Girls around the World

Ewha Womans University hosted both 2016 International Girls' Health Student Writing Competition and International Conference on Girls’ Health for two days in June, to explore solutions for improving health of girls in developing countries. On June 7, Tuesday, Ewha held 2016 International Girls' Health Student Writing Competition at 10 a.m. of which purpose was for the girls’ health issues, which are emerging as an important matter in the international society, to be heard through international students’ voices, and to boost leadership of young people in international development and cooperation, and international healthcare. On the next day, June 8, 2016 International Conference on Girls’ Health started off with opening remarks, followed by the award ceremony for the student writing competition, recitation of 2016 Declaration for International Girls’ Health, and introduction of the commemorative emblem. The declaration was made based on the ideas of participating students, and all the participants recited the declaration for “Girls for Girls” in their traditional costumes. At the main conference, there was a panel discussion by international experts, and in the award ceremony for the writing competition, awarded students presented case presentations. Meanwhile, the Korean government had announced the “Better Life for Girls” initiative at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, which was held in September, 2015, with a commitment to provide 200 million US dollars for the next five years for improving health and education of girls in developing countries. The Ewha Global Health Institute for Girls has been conducting basic research on the initiative, contributing to the international society through education and research activities for improving health of the girls in developing countries.
- No.353
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.06.28
- Views4959
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Ewha Holds Various Special Lectures to Mark Its 130th Anniversary

Ewha Womans University held special lectures presented by celebrities from various areas including trade, IT, start-ups, and medicine. On May 21, Thursday, Chae Eun-mi, who graduated from Ewha French Language Education in 1985 and currently Managing Director of FedEx Korea, delivered a lecture under the theme of “Global Talent for the 21th Century,” speaking on requirements to be global talent demanded by the contemporary society. Chae, who was appointed as managing director at the age of 38 to be the youngest managing director in FedEx Korea, and has worked in the logistics industry for more than 30 years, shared her social experiences including overcoming the glass ceiling and difficulties as a working mom, and her know-how as a female manager. On May 13, Friday, Kim Sang-hun, CEO of the biggest web portal in Korea, Naver, gave a lecture under the theme of “Talent Naver Wants, Society Naver Dreams of.” Kim, who is active in responding to issues and supports free communication, talked about how he has driven Naver’s growth by setting new records every year in sales and operating profit. On May 20, Friday, Lee Dong-hyung, founder of one of the first social network services, Cyworld, and director of PeopleSnow, a group for supporting start-ups, cheered for young people who have unlimited power to turn crisis into opportunity in a lecture under the theme of “Invincible Youth, in Success or Failure.” He spoke about difficulties in founding Cyworld, how he succeeded, and the new challenge he is now taking on to support start-ups. Meanwhile, on June 2, Thursday, Lyoo InKyoon, Distinguished Professor of Department of Pharmacy and Korea’s top brain scientist, delivered a lecture under an interesting theme of “Dance and the Brain.” In this lecture hosted by the Dance Research Institute, he started with a question, “Why do humans dance?” to fuse art and medicine to analyze operation of the human brain, including the structure and functions of human brain, what happens in the brain when dancing, and how dancing influences on the brain.
- No.351
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.06.24
- Views5339
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Ewha Holds 130th Anniversary Ceremony

The commemorative ceremony for Ewha’s 130th anniversary was held at 10 a.m. on May 31 at the Welch-Ryang Auditorium in the celebration of 3,000 people. President Choi Kyunghee delivered a commemoration speech, remembering the spirit of Ewha’s establishment and the best moments in the Ewha’s history that have lead “the firsts” of the world, and told the miracle of donation that produced the spirit of sharing and serving, along with the history of Ewha’s development. In addition, she suggested a new vision for the era of “Ewha 4.0” focusing on the education and research in preparation for globalization and the future society, and cultivation of foundation for the unification of the country. To this end, the President proposed measures including foundation of a global consortium (Asian Premier University Club), expansion of EGPP (EGPP Plus), and establishment of a fund to prepare for the future (Ewha Excellence Fund), pledging an effort for sustainable development of Ewha. In commemoration of the 130th anniversary, special video screening was held conveying the 130-year history of Ewha’s development and congratulatory messages from celebrities and alumnae. Commendation was granted to teacher Choi Jae-ok (Ewha Geumran High School), professor Jeong Yeong-hae (Medicine), and staff Baek Seung-hak (Facilities Maintenance) representing 119 members of staff for their 30, 20, and 10 years of service. President of Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations, Gwak Bae-hui won in the 16th Pride of Ewha Awards, and Professor Yoon Juyoung of Chemistry & Nano Science was awarded in the 12th Ewha Academic Achievement Awards.
- No.349
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.06.22
- Views5717
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The Office of Information and Communications Launches a Global Wireless Roaming Service for Research and Educational Communities

The Office of Information and Communications (led by Lee Meejeong) launched eduroam (education roaming) on May 12, Thursday, which enables free use of wireless LAN at educational institutions around the world. Eduroam is a global wireless roaming service developed for international research and educational communities, and nearly 11,000 educational institutions of 69 countries such as colleges and research institutes are participating in the service. The number of Korean participating institutions including national and public universities has increased since 2015, and Ewha Womans University deployed its own wireless LAN, EWHA WiFi, meeting the conditions for joining the service. Every Ewhaian who visits a participating institution, whether at home or abroad, can use wireless LAN by selecting “eduroam” that shows up as a WiFi SSID and putting his or her “student number (or faculty number) @ewha.ac.kr” for the SSID ID, and the password used at the Ewha Portal Information System as the SSID password. Visitors to Ewha also can use wireless LAN without additional request if the institution they belong to participates in the service. For more details, see the Ewha Womans University website: http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhakr/subview.jsp?id=ewhakr_060402040000
- No.347
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.06.17
- Views5470
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Ewha holds “The 3rd Yoon Hoo Jung Unification Forum”

Ewha held “The 3rd Yoon Hoo Jung Unification Forum” under the theme of “Unification and Women Ⅱ: Memory, Communication, and Future” at Lee San-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex on Thursday, May 19th at 2:00 pm. The forum served as a venue for profound discourses on women’s role in the unification process of Korea. As an open venue to discuss the unification of Korea, Yoon Hoo Jung Unification Forum was initiated by Korea’s first female constitutional scholar and former 10th Ewha President, and President Emeritus Yoon Hoo Jung, who donated all of her assets in 2013 according to her conviction that the most urgent need in Korean society is overcoming the division of the peninsula. In the forum presided by Kim Seok-hyang, director of Ewha Institute of Unification Studies, President Choi Kyunghee asserted in her congratulatory address, “Ewha has achieved consistent growth for last 130 years, overcoming challenges of reality while defying the impossible. We have to exert our efforts together to make this forum a genuine venue and stage to open up new horizon for the discussion on unification, according to the teachings of professor Yoon that unification is the call of our times which is to be completed at all costs.” In the following keynote speech, Park Se-il, Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University (SNU), brought up discourses on the necessity of unification, the scenarios of unification, conditions of unification, and unification and women under the topic of “Why is the unification of Korea a must?” and “Is the unification of Korea possible?” Later in the forum, Kim Sun-Uk, former Ewha President presided at the in-depth discussion on the unification of the Korean Peninsula and problems of women for two hours with Korea’s leading experts in unification studies. The participants include Park Se-il, the keynote speaker and Professor Emeritus at SNU; Yoon Young-kwan, Professor Emeritus at SNU and former Minister of Foreign Affairs; Eun-jeong Lee, Director of Institute of Korean Studies at the Free University of Berlin; and Hyun In-ae, Senior Researcher at Korea Institute for National Unification. Through this forum, Ewha aims to remember the history of the division of the peninsula, offer an opportunity to share and communicate relevant experiences with younger generation, and lay a foundation to prepare for the unification which is Korea’s future. In particular, Ewha hopes that this forum will provide an opportunity to explore what roles women could play and what to prepare in order to extensively reflect women’s voices in the process of unification.
- No.345
- Writer홍보실
- Date2016.06.14
- Views5340

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