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Ewha hosted the Open Forum of the 1st Ewha-Luce International Seminar

The Open Forum of Ewha-Luce International Seminar for Women Graduate Students in the STEM disciplines was held from June 30th, 2015 to July 1st, 2015 at Ewha's campus. The Open Forum was held in two parts; ‘Women in the History of Science’ on Day 1(6/30), and ‘Current Issues in Science’ and ‘Science of the Future’ on Day 2(7/1). The graduate students from MIT, Cornell, Georgia Tech, along with Ewha graduate students and graduate students of various Korean university who are majoring in the area of IT, nanotechnology, aviation, and convergence technology have participated in this forum and exchanged their opinions. The Open Forum was a part of the "Ewha-Luce International Seminar : Expanding Horizons" hosted by Ewha in conjunction with the Henry Luce Foundation. Founded in 1936 by Henry R. Luce, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Time, Inc., the Luce Foundation seeks to be a catalyst for learning and leadership. The foundation chose Ewha as a partner in 2013 and agreed to support 1.5 million dollars to the program.
- No.283
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.07.16
- Views6536
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2015 International Co-Ed Summer College

2015 International Co-Ed Summer College opened on June 23rd, as a venue for young talented people around the world to gather and study Korea as a subject. Ewha founded the program in 1971, and the program now has been over 40 years of history and tradition. The program consists of two sessions: Session I, open to students from the Americas and Europe, is held over the course of four weeks from mid-June to July. Session II, open to students from Asia, is held over the course of two weeks in August. Ewha Students can participate in Session I by registering for the regular summer session. Participants of the sessions can choose from approximately 30 courses on various themes, such as but not limited to, Humanities, Sociology, Economics and Media. They are offered in English and Korean language classes with proficiency-based grouping. Additionally, various field trip opportunities will be given to the students every Friday to understand better of Korean culture. They include visiting Korean Folk Village and House of Sharing, making Kimchi, and watching Korean movies.
- No.281
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.07.08
- Views6031
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Ewha Strengthens Partnership with Temple University

On June 12th, President Choi, Kyung Hee hosted President Neil D. Theobald of Temple University upon his visit, to discuss ways of promoting mutual academic friendship, further developing exchanges and cooperative efforts, and elevating their strategic partnership. Discussions at the meeting involved issues such as promoting a variety of exchange methods, particularly in the field of Business and Music Therapeutic. The primary responsibility of Ewha's Department of Business Administration is to examine upcoming opportunities for creating a collaborative synergic effect with Fox Business School of Temple University, who is largely recognized for its strong pension, real estate and taxation research programs. Additionally, Temple University's representatives, who holds Ewha's Music Therapeutic in high regards, have discussed collaborating a concert together with Professor Ham, Youngrim, a Dean of College of Music. Temple is a top-ranked research university, who is a leader in the business, education, healthcare and arts field. As of 2015, Ewha has partnerships with 918 universities from 72 countries around the world and continues to seek excellence in education and research through international cooperation in various fields.
- No.279
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.07.01
- Views6210
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Ewha Ranks High in ‘The Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking’ and ‘Chosun-QS Asia University Ranking’

Ewha, who ranked 1st amongst Korean universities in the Leiden Ranking 2015, ranked highly in ‘The Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking’ and ‘Chosun-QS Asia University Ranking.’ Additionally, Ewha received profound scores in the 'Citation per paper’ indicator which proves the powerful impact of Ewha’s research. On June 10th, Ewha was announced to be ranked 8th amongst Korean universities in The Asia University Ranking. It also ranked 53rd in Asian Universities which increased from 76th place last year. The Asia University Rankings 2015 are based on the same criteria as the ‘The World University Rankings’ powered by Thomson Reuters. It judges world class universities across all of their core missions: teaching, research, citation, industry income and international outlook. Ewha saw a significant score increase in all 5 evaluation categories compared to last year. Ewha also ranked 9th among Korean universities and 43rd among Asian universities from Asia's university evaluation compiled by the Chosun Ilbo and QS, global university evaluation institute of the U.K. The evaluation was conducted among 507 universities in 17 Asian countries. The academic & employer reputation, research, academic support, international outlook were the determining factors which contributed to this outcome. Especially, Ewha ranked 1st place among Korean universities for citation counts from research papers, which showcases the direct impact of the university's research capacity. The overall ranking for Ewha's research capacity ranked 4th in Asia. Ewha is able to maintain its top ranking thanks to the unwavering passion and dedication of faculty members and students, paired with the continuous support of university board members. Additionally, Ewha offers the best research infra such as University-Industry Cooperation Building and Ewha-Solvay R & I Center.
- No.277
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.24
- Views13101
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Ewha Faculty Members Commissioned as Editorial Board Members of ‘Scientific Reports’

Professor Kim Dong-Ha (Department of Chemistry and Nano Science) and Professor Kim Dong-Wook (Department of Physics) were honorably commissioned as Editorial Board Members of ‘Scientific Reports’ by the publisher of ‘Natures.’ Professor Kim Dong-Ha will serve in the field of Chemical Physics while Professor Kim Dong-Wook will serve in the field of Electronics, Photonics, and Device Physics. ‘Scientific Reports’ is an online and publicly accessible journal curated from the publishers of Nature. The journal publishes scientifically valid primary research from all areas of the natural and clinical sciences with the Editorial Board of active researchers from all major fields within the clinical, biological, chemical, physical and earth sciences. Professor Yoon Juyoung(Department of Chemistry and Nano Science) has been already serving as Editorial Board Member since 2014. Professor Kim Dong-Ha devoted himself to the research of nano technology-biotechnology and energy convergence through polymeric hybrid nanomaterials and has since published more than 100 research papers on premier SCI journals. Professor Kim Dong-Wook actively researched on the area of information and optoelectronic device using functional nanostructures and has since published approximately 130 research papers in prestigious SCI journals.
- No.275
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.16
- Views12836
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Ewha Hosted the 129th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony

Ewha celebrated its 129th anniversary at the Welch-Ryang Auditorium on Friday, May 29th. President Choi Kyunghee announced in her commemoration speech, “In 1886, American missionary Mary F. Scranton started teaching classes for women at her home in Jeong-dong with only one student. However, since that time, Ewha has made its history as the leading pioneer in fostering global female talent towards profound contribution to society.” President Choi Kyunghee, Honorary President Yun Hu-Jeong, faculty members from all areas of Ewha, and esteemed guests participated in this commemorative event. Furthermore, the giving of the 11th ‘Ewha Scholarly Award’ and the commendation of school faculty, that have been at Ewha for 10, 20, and 30 years, took place during the celebration. Professor Jung Jae-seo (Department of Chinese Language and Literature) and Kim Kwang Ok, (Department of Food Science & Engineering) whom were recognized for their continuous efforts for education and contributions to academia of their fields, were awarded the 11th ‘Ewha Scholarly Award'. Along with, the ‘Alumni Reunion’ was also hosted at Welch-Ryang Auditorium at 2 pm. During the event, Alumni Reconnect, Campus News from President Choi, and the introduction of ‘Ewha woman of this year’ was announced.
- No.273
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.10
- Views6248
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Ewha Ranks 1st in Leiden Ranking for Three Consecutive Years Among Korean Universities

Ewha Womans University ranked 1st in Korean universities in the Leiden Ranking 2015 among 750 other universities around the world. Ewha maintained its top ranking since 2013. The Leiden Ranking which was announced by the Leiden University in the Netherlands, was determined by careful evaluation of research papers published and cited during the last 4 years. This ranking is unique in that, in evaluation, it is using only Thomson Reuters Database, the world's leading source of intelligent information for professionals to evaluate papers, while other rankings are highly dependent upon a subject evaluation method i.e survey. Ewha accounted for 1.3% of the top 1 percentile of most frequently cited papers, making it the 1st research university in Korea. According to field evaluations, Ewha ranked 1st in Physical Sciences and Engineering among other Korean universities. Ewha has been able to maintain its top ranking thanks to the unwavering passion of faculty members and students for the world's best research and education, paired with the continuous support of university board members. Additionally, Ewha offers the best research infra such as University-Industry Cooperation Building and Ewha-Solvay R & I Center.
- No.271
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.06.03
- Views12818
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Ewha Confers an Honorary Doctoral Degree to Ki-Moon Ban, Secretary-General of the United Nations

Ewha Womans University awarded a honorary degree of doctor of Philosopy in Women’s Studies to Ki-Moon Ban, Secretary-General of the United Nations. President Kyunghee Choi stated, “Ewha has decided to award a honorary doctoral degree to Secretary-General Ki-Moon Ban, who has committed himself to women’s empowerment and social justice.” In his acceptance speech, Secretary-General Ban said, “I commend President Kyunghee Choi for her visionary leadership in Ewha Womans University and I humbly accept on behalf of the billions of women in the world who deserve greater empowerment, dignity, and rights.” Ewah has conferred 107 honorary doctoral degrees to prominent individuals who obtained outstanding achievements in world peace. The primary recipients include but are not limited to Tarja Kaarina Halonen, 11th President of Finland (2002), Mary Patricia McAleese, 8th President of Ireland (2005), Michelle Bachelet, 34th & 36th President of Chile (2009), and Angela Dorothea Merkel, 21th-23th Chancellor of Germany (2010). Ewha Womans University is widely known as a trail-blazing pioneer in the field of Women's Studies in Korea. In 1975, Ewha Womans University launched the first Women's Studies Research Project. After two years of research and preparation, the first course was officially offered in 1977. Several years later in 1982, the Department of Women's Studies was established in the Graduate School of Ewha Womans University and thus began to award master degrees. Furthermore, the department started offering Ph.D. degree courses in 1991, continuing their progression towards prestige.
- No.269
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.05.27
- Views7694
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Banquet hosted by OIA for the EGPP Scholarship Recipient

On May 7th at the ECC Gallery, a banquet was hosted by the Vice President of OIA (Office of International Affairs) for the ‘Ewha Global Partnership Program(EGPP)’ scholarship recipients. The celebratory event took place to encourage EGPP students as well as to build networks between current students and alumni starting from 2012. EGPP is a global initiative operated by Ewha Womans University with the goal of educating students from developing countries in becoming professionals and global leaders in the 21st century. The program commemorates the founding spirit of Mary F. Scranton, who started Ewha in 1886, and gives back to the community, just as Ewha has received from others. Qualified women from the developing world are given an opportunity to study at Ewha with a full scholarship which includes full tuition, on-campus dormitory fees, and airfare. Since its beginning in 2006, 193 students from 38 countries have been selected and 98 students from 23 countries have graduated. More than half of EGPP graduates have either continued to study or teach as lecturers and professors. The rest have carved out their future by securing positions at renowned Korean or other international companies.
- No.267
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.05.19
- Views5998
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Members of ‘Ambassador Spouses Association in Seoul’ Visit Ewha

Members of ‘Ambassador Spouses Association in Seoul’ paid a visit to Ewha on April 29th to further educate themselves about the past, present and future of Ewha Womans University, Korea’s top institution for fostering women's leadership. After their productive visit, they promised to promote and advocate their top excelling students, from their respective countries, to study at Ewha. By visiting various volunteer organizations and activities for cultural experiences, the 'Ambassador Spouses Association in Seoul' hoped to broaden the boundaries of Personal Diplomacy. This was their first visit to a Korean university. The 27 participants included but was not limited to, Mrs. Amal Lahlou, the spouse to the Morocco Ambassador and President of the association, and Mrs. Jahyun Bontemps, an Ewha alumna and spouse to the Belgium Ambassador. The visitors participated in Professors Sung-Nam Cho's (Director of Ewha Institute for Leadership Development) lecture, “Ewha and Woman Leadership”, and were given a campus tour where they visited the Ewha Archives and Ewha Museums. Additionally, they had the opportunity during lunch to converse with Ewha students from their native countries. The participating members of ‘Ambassador Spouses Association in Seoul’ are valued highly at Ewha for being global leaders and showing their interests in admission for foreign students and scholarship programs.
- No.265
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.05.14
- Views5509

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