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Ewha awards ‘distinguished honorary Ewha fellow’ to President Faust, first female president of Harvard

Ewha granted the ‘distinguished honorary Ewha fellow’ award to Drew Gilpin Faust as the first female president of Harvard, and held a special commemorative lecture titled ‘Educate Women; Change the World’ during her visit to the school on March 22nd (Fri). Ewha President Kim Sun-Uk welcomed President Faust’s visit to the school, noting the similarity between the ultimate aims of Harvard and Ewha: ‘veritas’ (truth) and ‘change’, respectively. She emphasized that both should be responsible to ‘change’ society in unique and humanistic ways through educating women and exploring ‘veritas’, the most valuable pursuits of universities. “I am very honored to visit Ewha, the world’s largest women’s university, and be named a distinguished honorary Ewha fellow.” said President Faust. She highlighted the fact that Ewha has produced top Korean women in almost every field, beginning her lecture by saying “Women’s education is the most successful in Korea compared to other countries in the world.” President Faust discussed the importance of women’s education as she pointed out that among 500 companies selected by Fortune Magazine, only 4% are run by female CEOs, in only 1.9% in Korea, despite a recent a report from the company Swiss Research supporting the financial advantage of having women as board members. She explained that women’s education, which brings about equal rights and catalyzes change, is a wise investment since women compose half the labor force. “I was surprised to find out that Harvard is also quite interested in women and their education,” said Shin Myung Hoo (History ‘11) who attended the lecture. She also added that she discovered many things that the Ewha community can do to practice true gender equality. The lecture marked President Faust’s first trip to Korea, and Ewha was the only university visited during her stay. Ewha is Harvard’s only summer school partner in Korea, and the ‘Ewha-Harvard Summer Shool’ has been held for 8 consecutive years since 2006. Since 2007, the universities have worked together in the Harvard College in Asia Program (HCAP), in which Ewha is the only Korean partner.
- No.173
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.04.02
- Views5747
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Outstanding Ewha Lectures Shared via ‘iTunes U’

From ‘YouTube EDU’ to ‘iTunes U’ The only university in Korea to provide lectures through both ‘iTunes U’ and ‘YouTube EDU’, the world’s two largest education content providers. Ewha leads knowledge sharing under the vision to become ‘the global hub for women’s education’ Ewha shares cutting-edge lectures and educational contents with the world through Apple’s ‘iTunes U’, which provides the largest number of free education resources in the world. Beginning its service on Feb. 25th, Ewha is the first and only university to offer lectures on both ‘iTunes U’ and ‘YouTube EDU’, where it launched its brand site in August 2012. Ewha has been a leader in establishing a new paradigm of university education as the only university providing the education service both through YouTube and iTunes U. As the first Korean university to participate in ‘iTunes U’. Ewha plans to share lectures and educational contents to users around the world. Ewha’s involvement with iTunes U is an accomplishment of the ‘Virtual Ewha’ project’s efforts to expand the university’s education capacity and share its intellectual assets as ‘the global hub for women’s education’. Ewha plans to further increase global knowledge-sharing as it completes the open lecture service’s platform, the ‘Ewha Share Campus’, by May 2013. ‘Ewha Share Campus’ will provide eight courses consisting of 132 lectures and 24 special lectures, including those from the Global Online Campus and Ewha Academy. The lectures will span a variety of topics, including “Globalization and the South Korean Chaebol” by Prof. EunMee Kim (International Studies), “Are We Animals? : Animal Behavior and Human Nature” by Prof. JaeCheon Choi (Life Sciences), and “The Reality of Korean Religions and Culture” by Prof. JunSik Choi (Korean studies), among others.
- No.171
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.26
- Views5585
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Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies

Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies According to results of a study investigating from which university women executives of Korea's top 100 companies have graduated, Ewha has the highest number female executive alumnae, surpassing Seoul National University. According to '2013 women executives of top 100 listed companies and KOSDAQ top 100 enterprises' academic background report' released on February 20th by UnicoSearch, a company specializing in headhunting, 16 of 114 women executives from 33 corporations were graduates of Ewha (14% of the total). In the previous study from 2011, Ewha ranked 2nd (9 alumnae) after Seoul National University (14 alumnae), demonstrating its strength as the cradle of women leaders. The results of the report on female executives in top 100 companies revealed 10 companies with 13 female executives in 2004; 13 companies with 22 female executives in 2006; 21 companies with 51 female executives in 2010; and 30 companies with 76 female executives in 2011. In 2012, the number of female executives in the top 100 companies surpassed 100 for the first time. The more than 40% from 2011 to 2012 indicates a consistent and rapid increase in the number of women executives. In particular, Ewha's English Language & Literature major was highlighted for producing the greatest number of women executives within a single major. Four alumnae executives in top 100 companies hold degrees from Ewha in English Language & Literature: Shim Suok ('84), Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics Co; Park Gyeonghui ('90), Vice President of Samsung Securities Co.; Lee Deoksun ('89) Vice President of KT Corporation; and Jang Seongok ('81), Vice President of Hyosung. Of the top 100 companies included in the report, KT Corporation had the highest number of women executives, numbering 26 in total. In February 2013, during new personnel appointments, KT promoted women into 30% of directorial positions, including Ewha alumnae Choi Eunhui (Political Science & International Relations,'87) and Song Huigyeong (Computer Science, '87). In addition, Internet business enterprises such as Naver and Daum are actively engaging women leaders. They feature women executives including Min Yunjeong (English Language & Literature, '87), New Business Department Director in Daum; Kim Miyeong (Computer Science, '94), President of Socialinus; and Chae Yura (Korean Language & Literature '91), President of Orangecrew, a subsidiary company of Naver.
- No.169
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.15
- Views9405
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Ewha Holds Meeting with Korean Women Leaders and Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia

On Tuesday, February 26th Ewha held a meeting titled ‘Ewha and Australian Embassy Invitation to Korean Women Leaders’. This event was to held on the occasion of the visit of H.E. Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia, to Ewha Womans University. Together with Korean women leaders and the President of Ewha, H.E. Bryce discussed women’s participation in the economy and civil society’ at Ewha’s Archives. Korean women leaders, including Dr. Jung-sook Kim (First Vice President, International Council of Women); Rep. Kyung Rim Shin (Member, National Assembly of the Republic of Korea); Rep. Jasmine Lee (Member, National Assembly of the Republic of Korea); Ms. Kyung Won Na (Chairwoman, Special Olympics World Winter Games Organizing Committee PyeongChang 2013); Ms. Jie-Ae Sohn (President & CEO, Arirang TV and Radio); and Ms. Romi Haan (CEO & Vice President, HAAN Corporation), participated in the meeting and discussed the economic and social role of women in Korea and Australia. Ewha’s President, Dr.jur Sun-Uk Kim said, “The Governor General’s commitment to socially and economically marginalized people is in line with Ewha’s motto, ‘non nobis solum’”. She also said, “I hope that this meeting marks the start of a positive future relationship between Australia and Ewha, which was established 127 years ago for disadvantaged women and has now become a ‘Global Hub for Women’s Education.’ H.E. Quentin Bryce, Governor General of Australia, said, “I am so glad to visit Ewha, which educated countless women leaders,” noting “it was a such a valuable opportunity to talk openly about women’s roles with Korean women leaders.” Ewha held ‘Meet Australia at Ewha’, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in May 2011. Additionally, Ewha is currently collaborating on science research exchange with 8 prestigious universities in Australia, including the University of New South Wales and the University of Queensland, through a partnership titled ‘Australia Go8-Korea K8’. Ewha Professor Jin Ho Choi, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, visited the University of Queensland on March 4th to sign an MOU related to Nanotechnology and discuss further cooperation.
- No.167
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.08
- Views6138
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2013 Entrance Ceremony – Welcoming 3,730 new students

On February 22nd (Friday) at 10am, Ewha held an Entrance Ceremony to welcome 3,730 new students to the university. During the ceremony, President Sun-Uk Kim said "to become a part of Ewha community is to join a history that has paved the way for gender equality and women's liberation in Korean society for 127 years. It also means that you have a permanent place in the Ewha Alumni Network around the world. Finally, it means that you will embody the value and the reputable name of 'Ewha' as part of your identity." President Kim advised each freshwoman "to become a person who makes responsible decisions by herself; who practices 'carpe-diem', living every moment to the fullest; and who learns the virtues of a leader who lives with and works for the community." She also promised the parents and families that "Ewha will do its best for your daughters to become mature and confident members of society, which is much needed by our current era and society." The speech was followed by a performance from the male faculty members' choir, 'Snow White and Brothers(백설공주와 오빠들)'. The choir performed 'Ewha Style', an adaptation of Korean singer Psy's Gangnam Style, to the delight of students. After the ceremony, the newly matriculated students attended a 'Welcome to Ewha' orientation prepared by the Student Service Center. 'Wecome to Ewha' is modeled in the style of a television talk show, and is run by current students since its launch in 2011. This year, the Master of Ceremonies was Ms. Eun-young Park (class of 2005, Department of Dance), an anchor of KBS news. Ms. Na Seung-Yeon (class of 1995, French Language and Literature), Spokesperson for the PyeongChang’s 2018 Winter Olympic Bid, came as a special guest and advised freshwomen on various aspects of university life.
- No.165
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.04
- Views5939
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Opening Ceremony of Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis

Ewha’s Department of Life Science Strengthens Status as an International Leader Through Cutting-Edge Research Ewha’s Research Center for Cellular Homeostasis (Head: Professor Young-dae Yoon), which was designated a leading research center by Korea’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) in August 2012, held an opening ceremony on February 8th (Friday). The center will begin its research supported by funding of KRW 9 billion over the course of seven years (KRW 1.3 billion per year) from the government. ‘Cellular homeostasis’ is a basic regulating mechanism for life. Ewha’s RCCH was established to better understand cellular homeostasis and related diseases through the study of organic association among autophagy, inflammation, and apoptosis. The RCCH will examine problems with the regulation of cellular homeostasis from the perspectives of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology in order to study inflammation and experiment with the use of apoptosis on malfunctioning cells, ultimately eliminating proteins and small organs that fail to achieve homeostasis. Ewha has designated ‘Life Science’ as a specialized field and has dedicated special support to it since 1997, carrying out research projects at the Center for Cell Signaling and Drug Discovery Research in 1998, BK21 in 1999, Ministry of Education in 2003 and 2004, National Core Research Center (NCRC) in 2006, and BK in 2007. Ewha will continue to produce leading research in Life Science with the opening of RCCH and its appointment as a leading research center.
- No.163
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.02.26
- Views7778
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Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, Launching ODA in Cambodia

Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation (Head: Professor Mi-hye Kim) visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia from January 25 (Friday) to January 31 (Thursday). The group engaged in lectures and various programs, including a workshop for NGO cooperation for students of Royal University of Phnom Penh. ‘A project supporting growth of universities leading global cooperation’, run by Korea’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), enhances Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and bolsters university capacity in developing countries by sharing information about the systems, resources, and experiences of Korean universities with the countries. Ewha, having led numerous initiatives in international cooperation, was selected as a leading university in global cooperation in April 2012. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, composed of the departments of Social Science, International Studies, Korean Studies, and Environmental Science & Engineering, is working on expanding ODA at higher basic education level in Cambodia. It is also running a project to establish a Cambodia Development Institution. During the trip, Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation visited the president’s board at RUPP and sought to activate exchanges between two universities. It also initiated the first short-term lecturing program sponsored by RUPP-EWHA Cambodia Development Institution, which will explore the economic development of Korea to RUPP students and offer opportunities to research economic development models adaptable to Cambodia. Moreover, the group ran a NGO cooperation workshop around the topic of ‘future and social welfare of Cambodia’, and launched ‘the first RUPP-EWHA speech contest in Korean’ to encourage and support RUPP students in the department of the Korean language. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation also visited the ‘Ewha Srang Elementary School’ and observed classes in the department of Social Welfare and department of Environmental Science & Engineering at RUPP. Professors from the department of Social Welfare awarded the Ewha Scholarship, collected by professors of the department of Social Welfare, to five graduate students.
- No.161
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.02.22
- Views9105
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Ewha Signs MOU with AUW to Expand Research and Educate Global Women Talent

Ewha held a signing ceremony to cooperate with the Asian University for Women (AUW) to expand research opportunities and educate global women with talent. The MOU established that the two universities will exchange faculty and students, and Ewha will allocate one Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP) scholarship each year to a student nominated by AUW. EGPP gives a full scholarship, stipend, and airfare to students from developing countries in Asia and Africa. AUW is an educational institute founded in 2008 to provide education to women in Asian countries- where there has been war, food shortages, and discrimination-, and ultimately to change and improve the society to which women belong. The university offers free education at both undergraduate and graduate levels to selected women from developing countries in Asia and the Middle East. Sun-Uk Kim, the President of Ewha; Cherie Blair, the Chancellor of AUW; Fahima Aziz, the Vice Chancellor of AUW; and Young-Joon Kim, the Chair of the AUW Support Foundation, gathered together for the signing ceremony. During the meeting, they agreed to strengthen cooperation in various academic fields such as Law and Women’s Studies, where such expertise is needed. Ewha has strengthened its status as a ‘Global Hub for Women’s Education’ through this MOU, and will continue to pursue its calling- the humanization of women around the world- which it has practiced successfully over the past 127 years.
- No.159
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.02.12
- Views5758
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Saudi Arabia Seeks Ewha’s Advice for ‘The Path to Women’s Education’

-President Sun-Uk Kim Delivers Keynote Speech at International Symposium at King Saud University- President Kim visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January 11th to January 18th, where she met the presidents of three universities, including the president of King Saud University (KSU), Saudi Arabia’s top ranked university. The visits gave President Kim the opportunity to communicate Ewha’s status as the ‘Global Hub for Women’s Education’ and discuss cooperation between Ewha and the host universities. President Kim was invited as a keynote speaker to an international symposium at KSU exploring the theme ‘Saudi Women in Higher Education: From Growth to Competitiveness’. She is the first president of Ewha to visit the Arab region. President Kim said that women’s education is highly important to create societies with gender equality, using as an example the abolition of the ‘Hoju’ system in Korea. She also highlighted the need for women leaders in all fields to work to improve current systems and revise laws by raising women’s issues and staging active movements. President Kim reflects, “Attending this symposium, I could see the willingness of Saudi Arabia to provide women with the knowledge and technical education necessary today.” She said “I believe that ‘we’ will make changes in the lives of women around the world, just as Ewha has constantly been a ‘change in the world’ over the last 127 years.” On this trip, President Kim visited the main universities in Saudi Arabia to meet with presidents, vice presidents, and administrators and discuss collaboration in women’s education and fostering global talent.
- No.157
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.01.31
- Views5953
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Third EGEP Takes Place at Ewha

EGEP, a Program for Women Working in Public Service and NGOs in Asian and African Regions, Focuses on Strengthening Capacity of Women with the Support of UN Women From January 9th (Wed) until January 22nd (Tue), Ewha is running the 3rd edition of the Ewha Global Empowerment Program (EGEP), a program designed to cultivate women talents working in public service and NGOs in Asian and African regions. EGEP, which has been run twice successfully since its launch in January 2012, greatly appealed to activists in Asian-African region. For the 3rd edition of EGEP, 23 competent women from 19 countries were selected from a large pool of applicants, with an admissions ratio of 18:1. The diverse participants include a human rights lawyer working for women in Afghanistan, a human rights activist working to abolish polygamy in India, and an expert working for the United Nations. EGEP participants receive leadership education focusing on women’s leadership and capacity building, and will have the chance to expand their networks during the two-week program, which includes an international forum, action plan, field experiences, and lectures on themes such as women’s leadership, religion, and women’s movements. This year’s EGEP is especially meaningful since it now has support and participation from UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women. Ewha and UN Women- a collaboration of UN-affiliated organizations for women- signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate for gender equality and women’s education on December 24th, 2012 (Mon). Ewha has made various efforts to spread education with women around the world and fulfill its social obligation by fostering globally competent women. Along with EGEP, Ewha has other programs such as EGPP- an educational program for women from developing countries that offers a full scholarship and stipend- and Ewha-KOICA- a graduate program for women working in public service in developing countries.
- No.155
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.01.25
- Views5412

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