The Realbird team won the first prize in the UCC contest hosted by Nutrilite. This contest is a part of a campaign called “Health Is a Genuine Spec.” It was held to give students an opportunity to have novel ideas and give awareness about health to many university students who are indifferent to their health.The contest had two categories for university students and graduate students. Many students participated in this contest and it was really competitive. The Realbird team participated in the UCC category. They won the first prize and got a three million won scholarship. Ahn Gwang-ho, the te
Shining star ornaments and moving lights hanging on a tree Many colorful light bulbs on the bushes Christmas tree decoration on Adams Chapel
No. 156Written by Prof. David Lyons / Drawn by KMG Junior Reporter Lee Na-eun
The Most Impressive Memory This Year Joining the Flash Mob Club is one of my most memorable experiences in 2012. As usual, I was passive and quiet, but my friend convinced me to join the club. When I first met the club members, they seemed to get along really well. For this reason, it was quite hard for me to get close to them. However, while preparing for a flash mob event in Dongseongno, I made many friends and I learned how to get close to people. After performing, I felt a sense of achievement and passion. Flash mob was the activity that I invested a lot of time in and it also comprised a
On November 7, Yu Woo-ik, the Minister of Unification, gave a special lecture in the audio-visual room of Bauer Hall. The topic of his lecture was the Korean peninsula’s circumstances and unification policies. Synn Il-hi, the president of KMU, professors, and students attended the lecture.Yu Woo-ik explained that he has given 50 lectures because he felt the necessity to heighten the new generation’s awareness of unification. He stressed the appropriateness of unification, saying that “Reunification is necessary to overcome the division cost and develop our potential as a unified nation.” He em
KMU held a festival in Vietnam to celebrate Hangul Proclamation Day and the 20th anniversary of Korea-Vietnam amity. Since 2010, KMU has introduced Hangul and Korean culture to Vietnam and held the festival to build amity between Korea and Vietnam. Participants had a great time experiencing Korean folk games such as Jaekichagi and Yoot-nori, putting on Hanbok, and eating Korean food. Also, KMU awarded scholarships to three students who had great results in a Korean essay contest. On October 9, 220 international students participated in a Korean quiz contest at Euiyang Hall. The contest consist
No. 155Written by Prof. Shannon Berry / Drawn by KMG Junior Reporter Lee Na-eun
The things I want to do before 30 Fluency in foreign languages is what I really want to achieve to enrich my life. I think speaking a foreign language is a wonderful thing. Speaking at least five languages well, including my mother tongue, is my goal now. I have learned English for a long time and I can speak Japanese, Spanish and French a little. Learning these three languages is still at the beginning stage. However, I am just 22 now and have eight years until I’m 30. Someday I will visit a lot of foreign countries and talk with local people without any difficulty.By You Won-heeJunior, Hanya
2012 Dongsan Library Autumn Festival Notice of author's lecture Programs held in Dongsan Library People reading books at a book exhibition
KMU received a presidential citation at the 13th Innovative Technology Competition for developing technology for small and medium companies’ development. Only KMU received the presidential award among the country’s 4-year universities. Also, KMU received 5% of research funding in 2012 to supplement research and to help businesses.Evaluation standards were goal achievement (40), technology (30), the possibilities of utilizing it in real industry (20), and how much a university tries to develop technology to help small and medium companies. The average score of universities was 71.9. KMU got 80.
No. 154Written by Prof. David Lyons / Drawn by KMG Junior Reporter Lee Na-eun
● Hwacheon Tomato FestivalLocation: Sachang-ri Sanae-myeon Hwacheon-gun Gangwon Province Purpose: The purpose of this festival is to increase the value of Hwack Mountain’s tomatoes, and to revive the local economy through the festival. Details: There are various activities every year. This year’s festival includes tomato Olympics, main stage, experience programs, display and invitation events. This year to commemorate the London Olympics, the tomato Olympics was held in Culture Village road. In the tomato Olympics, people could try soccer, handball, archery, tomato shooting and basketball. Any
How I Overcome Loneliness?I prefer spending most of my time alone to hanging out with friends. Sometimes, I feel lonely, though. Now, I will tell you some ways I overcome loneliness. First, I spend time with my pet. I raise a dog Cho Co. Taking a walk with my dog helps me get loneliness out of my head and heart as well as helps me to be healthy. Furthermore, a stroll helps me to remove a lot of cockeyed ideas from my brain. Second, I spend time in crowded places. I don't feel lonely when I’m in crowded places such as downtown, public facilities, and so on, since I am with friends. The fact tha
‘Healing Story’ that the Siji Geriatrics Hospital and KMU E2 volunteer group serve is getting popular. ‘Healing Story’ is a volunteer work program preformed by E2 volunteer group that serves dementia and stroke patients. Volunteers for this program are selected from contestants in the KMU K-Circle Volunteer Contest. The Siji Geriatrics Hospital organized a school-work link program to help the elderly’s emotional stability and health. Every Thursday since July 12, the E2 volunteer group has been providing services to patients, such as foot massage, cucumber face massage, making fans, cooking cl
Kim Seung-jun, who is a graduate of KMU, won the prestigious President’s Award from President Barack Obama. He contributed to improving cultural exchange and sports exchange and cooperation between South Korea and the US.Kim Seung-jun worked as a martial arts instructor in US Armed Forces, South Korea. He tried to promote a spirit of goodwill in international relations between South Korea and the US. He was also awarded the President’s Award from President George Bush in 2007. People call him a Korean-U.S nongovernmental diplomat. He said, “Future relationships between South Korea and the US h
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