At the end of April, my first semester at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) was over. I felt time flied like an arrow. I was studying finance at EMU. In this article, I would like to share a few interesting things that I have experienced here.The first thing is the Daylight Saving Time. I still remember I had a hard time fitting myself to the time change. Most areas of the United States start at 2:00 am from the second Sunday in March. It begins from the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday of October. It means time will be reset one hour earlier than before. Resetting the time was
No. 125Written by Prof. Peter Daley / Drawn by Reporter Min Hye-min
The Department of Chinese Language and Literature invited Jungbbojin (鄭伯勁), a popular Chinese landscape painter, to celebrate their 30th anniversary. It was the first time he has visited Korea.Jungbbojin apprenticed under Ssunentong (孫恩同), regarded as the best artist in northern China in the late 1950s, and started drawing traditional Chinese landscapes. Later, he was also taught by famous artists such as Jangwinjin (張文俊)，Juanglijin (莊利經), and Yaming in southern China. He is considered as a representative artist whose work encompasses both northern and southern Chinese styles.His exhibition "T
The Office of International Affairs will hold a presentation for student exchange program with the Study Abroad Foundation(SAF) at the multi-media room in the annex of the Bauer Hall at 2 pm. on August 31. Keimyung University and the Study Abroad Foundation(SAF) provides opportunities to study at a university in the U.S. & Canada, England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as Australia & New Zealand for one year or one semester including English language learning as part of the program (if required). Academic credit transfer between universities is possible. The Study Abroad Foundation (SAF) was e
Although Western forms of heating have become more widely used in Korea, Koreans still use the goodeul every winter. Do you know what a goodeul is? The word’s origin comes from a burnt stone. Goodeul is the traditional Korean heating system using heat conduction. It is not atmospheric heating, but floor heating. Traditional Korean sitting lifestyle took root in Korea through the use of the goodeul. Let's examine the goodeul and especially the beautiful goodeul chimneys of Gyeongbok Palace. A goodeul is made up of four structures: agoongi, gorae, goodeuljang, and a chimney called goosae. You c
The Gazette recently met the famous fairy tale writer Kim Myung-hee. She graduated from Keimyung University in 2006, majoring in creative writing. Now she is a Keimyung graduate student. Don't be surprised! She is 48 years old now. Most people think that it is a time to arrange and review their lives; however, she never thinks about that. She continues to work for her dream and a better future. She recently won the Buddha Literary Prize, a prize only awarded to writers who have worked for over 7 years in their literary field. It is also only awarded to one writer every 5 years. She has also re
Marathon in commemoration of World championships in Athletics by KBS
As you know, Insa-dong in Seoul is one of the places where Korean culture has been protected well. There are old buildings, numerous stores, and an antique auction is held on the 15th of every month. Many foreigners visit to see and experience Korean traditions and culture. In December 2004, Insa-dong entered a new phase with the opening of a new 500 meter-long street called Ssamziegil Street. The "street" is actually a distinct building that consists of sloping alleys rather than floors. That is, you can go up from the first floor to the top level sky garden without stairs. More than 70 uniq
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