On Feburary 21, Keimyung University and Kyungpook National University concluded a mutual exchange agreement in Keimyung University Main Administration Building. Synn Il-hi, the president of Keimyung University, and Ham In-suk, the president of Kyungpook National University, and other dignitaries attended the signing.The agreement covers student exchange, mutual credit recognition, information exchange, and joint research promotion. The two universities plan to conclude additional agreements in the future. President Ham of Kyungpook National University said that he is glad to work with Presiden
On February 23, Professor Kim Chul-su, from the Dept. of Interior & Environmental Design, was awarded the best writer in the 50th regular general meeting of the Korea Planners Association. Prof. Kim received a certificate and 2,500,000 won in prize money.In his book, he compared Eastern and Western cities and suggested an ideal model for a future city. More specifically, he emphasized the importance of the ethical, recreational, historical, and cultural city spaces that are required to build future ideal urban spaces.Professor Kim said, "I want to continue to study the characteristics of Korea
On February 22, Keimyung University and Simens Healthcare signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) in which Simens Healthcare will help to support and train Keimyung University’s human resources.Last year, Simens and Keimyung University decided to cooperate on improving the medical suppliers. On February 22, Simens also decided to provide a scholarship to Keimyung University worth about 1 million won for 5 years.President Synn said, "It is a great honor to work with Simens. I hope students will become experts because of this opportunity.A representative of Simens said, "Through cooperation
Orientation in Adams Chapel Hearing about Keimyung University Promoting the Keimyung Gazette!
From February 16 to February 18, a Special Program for Freshmen was held in Keimyung University. Each day had a different topic. The first day’s topic was “Knowing Keimyung University.” On the first day, the freshmen had two lectures. One was about the history of Keimyung University by President Synn. He also introduced many useful programs for students in Keimyung University. The other lecture was delivered by Lee No-soo, the president of TBC.The second day’s topic was “Keimyung People and the Future.” It was about moral, etiquette, and anti-smoking education for freshmen. The last day’s topi
Kwak Sung-woo, a professor from the Dept. of Electronic Engineering, along with Prof. Yang Jeong-min from the Catholic University of Daegu, was congratulated at IEEM (International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management) 2010, which was held in December at the Venetian Macao Hotel. IEEM, which is held by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), is an international symposium which gathers global experts of industrial, management, and reliability engineering to exchange scholarships through a keynote address, presentation, and a high-tech industry exhibi
Awarding of degrees A picture with a junior People celebrating the graduation People selling flowers
On February 8th, Dongsan Hospital announced that they established the nation’s first autonomic nerve clinic, which diagnoses and treats problems of the autonomic nervous system systemically.The problems caused by the autonomic nervous system include common symptoms such as cold hands and feet, excess or insufficient sweating, indigestion, and dizziness. However, until now, there wasn’t a hospital which diagnoses and treats such problems comprehensively in Korea. Dongsan Hospital opened the clinic at the department of neurology, on the 8th floor of the main building, and has the only Finapress
On January 28, Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education and the Confucius Institute at Keimyung University said, “We will make an agreement of mutual exchange and cooperation for developing Chinese education and culture in Daegu.” In March, Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education and the Confucius Institute will start to cooperate on after-school Chinese education programs. Both institutions will conduct classes with Chinese native-speakers and a culture and linguistics training program in China. Chinese native-speakers selected by the Chinese Ministry of Education will be sent as Chinese teachin
On February 10, the ceremony of awarding scholarships was held in Keimyung University’s Hengso museum audio-visual room. 58 students were awarded scholarships, which were donated by individual sponsors, and 20 students were awarded scholarships which were donated by supporter's organizations. Students received 50% of their tuition fees as a scholarship. Keimyung University president Synn Il-hi, Keimyung College president Kim Nam-suk, and three other representatives presented the students, one by one, shaking their hands. President Synn emphasized two things. First, to study hard, and the other
Kim Eun-jin (23, freshman, Dept. of Nursing), a volunteer interpreter at the International Clinic in Dongsan Hospital, has helped foreigners who visit Dongsan Hospital since 2009. She helps foreign patients to make a reservation for hospitalization and to find proper medical treatment. The number of foreigners who visit the hospital are about 20 to 30 a day. She works once a week during semester and twice a week during vacation.She said “I find this volunteer work very rewarding. This is not a duty for me. I experienced a language problem when I was in the States, so I hope that foreigners who
On January 6, the Dendenmusi (“snail” in Japanese) team, from the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, was chosen as the best club in the JPT (Japanese Proficiency Test) competition held by YBM Si-Sa. The team received 3,000,000 won in prize money.The Dendenmusi team members shared their know-how of the JPT test and took a mock JPT test regularly. Consequently, they were able to get a high score in a short period of time. The leader Jeon Jae-young (senior, Department of Japanese Language and Literature) said, “We won the grand prize, so we’re glad to bring honor to Keimyung Universi