Daegu-Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone (DGFEZ) selected Keimyung University as a performer for the International Cultural Industrial District in Daemyeong-dong, Namgu, Daegu which is one of the 11 international cultural industry districts. Keimyung University and DGFEZ announced that they made an agreement called a 'Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation about International Cultural Industry Development District'.According to the agreement, DGFEZ will designate Keimyung University as a development practitioner and by 2014 complete the development of the international cultural industry distric
A KMU alumnus and student won the first and second prizes at the 21st Textile Design Contest. The contest was hosted by the Korea Federation of Textile Industries (KOFOTI) and arranged by the Korea Textile Design Association (KTDA). The purpose of the contest is to find, support, and develop new textile designers who will develop new designs for textile products and the textile industry.Jo Ji-hye (28, 2010 graduate) and Lee Jae-woong (25, senior) of the Dept. of Fashion Design won the President’s Prize and the Prime Minister’s Prize respectively. Jo submitted a coat and shorts titled “Africa B
From July 19 to 23, ACUCA student camp was held at Keimyung University.Many students from Asian countries attended the opening ceremony on the first day and they discussed about environmental problems on the second day. They considered and presented possible solutions to their countries' environmental problems from the Christian point of view.On the third day they had a chance to experience Korean culture, such as making handcrafts made from recyclable materials, doing Taekwondo, and they had a great time performing their own traditional dances wearing their own traditional costumes.ACUCA is a
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On May 26, Professor Jang Jun-ho (Department of Civil Engineering) won a prize from the Ministry of Public Administration and Security at Disaster Prevention Day conducted in Daegu.Professor Jang Jun-ho said, “It is an honor for me to win the prize. I want to continue to study prevention systems for climatic change and green growth prevention systems, cooperating with international disaster prevention research institutes. I will do my best to prevent disasters.”He also said, “I have already recognized the importance of disaster prevention. We need to have well-equipped disaster prevention prog
On July 12, a special lecture about preparing documents for a job was given in the multimedia room in New Bauer Hall at 2pm. Kim Jong-hyung, the director of the headquarters of Cojob, which is a professional organization for help getting a job in the Daegu and Kyungpook area, gave a lecture. The subject of the lecture was ‘If you want to get a job, prepare documents following these rules.’ He explained about how to fill out forms, and focused on specific information relating to preparing documents and making a resume and cover letter. He advised, “When you prepare documents, do your best just
On June 26, Park Byeong-gyu and Jin Jun-ho from the Department of Industrial Design were awarded the grand prize in product design in the 2010 Korea Entrepreneur Festival sponsored by the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA).At the festival, in which more than 500 participants participated, Park and Jin presented thermotherapy device that uses paraffin. It is especially effective in relieving finger pain caused by using a computer keyboard.Park Byeong-gyu said, “I think Medical Device Design class helped me to win the prize. I want to be an automobile designer after graduation, and
Dongsan Medical Center of Keimyung University contributed medicine and medical supplies worth 3 million dollars to Kyrgyzstan.On June 30, medicine was sent along with 1,500 million won which Daegu-Gyeongbuk International Exchange Association had raised for malnourished children. As there are many casualties and refugees due to a pro-democracy movement in Kyrgyzstan, it was decided to deliver medicine and medical supplies as a form of relief. The Embassy of the Kyrgyzstan Republic in Korea, and the association of Korean residents, requested assistance and Dongsan Medical Center responded positi
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On June 21, Professor Thomas Trotter, a world renowned organist, had a solo organ recital in Keimyung University. He played 14 pieces of music that many great composers like Bach, Schumann, and Alain composed, including 'Fantasia and Fuga' by Bach. The recital was held in Adams Chapel at 7:30 p.m. and was a free recital. Kemyung University installed a wonderful pipe organ which has 3770 pipes in 1999 and has invited many great organists giving opportunities for the public to listen to classical organ music for free every year. Keimyung University has achieved fame as a local cultural facility
On June 26, Professor Lee Esther (Department of Music Production) appeared on the panel in 'Sisa Gwangjang' of Daegu MBC. The topic was 'What are the necessary conditions for the success of the Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF)?' Park In-sun (Director of the musical Monte Cristo), musical actress Cha Ji-yeon (cast member Mercedes in Monte Cristo), and Bae Sung-hyuk (leader of the executive committee of DIMF) also made guest appearances on this program.Many subjects were discussed including what the attractions of musicals are and what are the necessary conditions for to make Daegu a
On June 9, Jin Young-hwan, the President of Samick THK, donated 2 billion won for Keimyung University students. President Jin said, “I know that many students give up studying because of poverty-stricken family circumstances. I hope that students overcome the poor economic situations and I want to help students to make a step forward to their dreams.” President Jin has developed Samick THK into one of the best companies in Korea. He has a passion for technology development and thinks of his staff as his family members. He also is respected for his management philosophy and for his ability and