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French Exchange Students Cultural Adventure in Daegu

On November 8th, 2024, 77 French exchange and study-abroad students participated in a unique cultural excursion in Daegu, sponsored by the DGIEA Korean-Italian Association. The day’s itinerary included a visit to Gunparkrugi Theme Park, an engaging persimmon-picking experience at Songgeum Green Rural Village, and a thrilling rail bike ride. The event provided the students with a meaningful opportunity to immerse themselves in Korea’s cultural and rural heritage while enjoying memorable outdoor activities.
Exploring Korean Heritage: Andong Tour for KMU International Students

On November 16th-17th, 30 international exchange students along with some Korean students from Keimyung University joined a cultural tour in Andong. Organized by the Korean Studies Advancement Center and supported by national and local authorities, the program showcased Korea’s cultural heritage. Participants visited Hahoe Village, Byeongsan Seowon, Buyongdae, Bongjeongsa, and Dosan Seowon. They also experienced traditional activities such as woodblock printing and exploring the Confucian Culture Museum. The tour provided a valuable opportunity to connect with Korea’s cultural history.
Dongsan Library Training for International Students Held in Library

The Dongsan Library of Keimyung University held library training for international students. The beginner class was held on November 7th and the advanced class was held on November 12th in X-Space. The program, which was designed to support the academic activities of international students, was divided into two parts: the beginner class, which focused on how to use Korean learning materials; and the advanced class, which covered how to use domestic and international academic articles. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

Student Counseling Center Hosts K-MOM Adaptation Program

On November 19th, the K-MOM Adaptation Program was hosted by the Student Counseling Center at Keimyung University. The K-MOM program, which aims to help international students adjust to school life, covered topics such as interpersonal relationships, career, and employment. During the program, a special lecture was held, titled Hugging my Heart and discussed the need to increase self-confidence and selfesteem. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

Sangsang Colorful, Global Festival was held in KMU

On September 27th, the Sangsang Color Festival was held at the small field on Seongseo Campus. The festival featured food and activity boothsrun by internationalstudents, as well as a color zone where participants enjoyed music and threw color powder. The color powder throwing event was inspired by India’s Holi Festival, where participants threw the powder while wishing each other blessings.sumin8101g@hanmail.net

Extracurricular Week Event Dis played Best Practices and Exhibits

On October 7-8th, the Extracurricular Week event was held near The New Bauer Hall at Keimyung University. It included a Student Best Practices Presentation which is an exhibition of over 100 outstanding extracurricular works, and departmental promotion booths. Lee Young-ho, Director of the Office of EducationalInnovation, expressed a commitment to enhancing extracurricular education for a student-centered environment.sumin8101g@hanmail.net

World Food Day to Celebrate KMU’s 125th Anniversary

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of KMU, “World Food Day” was held on Wednesday, October 30th. This event provided a valuable opportunity for international students to introduce cuisine from their country, with a total of 17 countries participating and 17 food booths representing the various nations. The event took place at the basketball court area, and the boothswere run by internationalstudentsfromthe language institute. All KMU students were welcome to participate. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

LAS Brings Joy of Learning a New Language

In early August, a Foreign Language Clinic Pro gram was held at the International Lounge for middle school students. The program was divided into two classes, Japanese and Chinese, and aimed to make for eign language learning easy and enjoyable. KMU stu dents served as tutors, guiding participants through various activities designed to help them engage with the languages in a fun and interactive way.

2024 Retirement Ceremony

On August 27th, Keimyung University held a retirement ceremony for long-serving faculty and staff. The staff retirement ceremony was held at Hengso Museum, where three staff members, including Mr. Park Jong-man, retired. President Synn Il-hi expressed his gratitude for their contributions. The faculty retirement ceremony took place at Ui-yang Hall, where six professors, including Professor Kim Yeon-ok, retired. Professor Yoo Ok-hee, expressed her deep gratitude to all colleagues and university officials in her speech. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

Volunteer Program Took Place in Vietnam

A volunteer program took place in Hanoi and Da Nang, Vietnam, from August 12th to 21st. The main activities included cultural volunteering with Taekwondo, traditional Korean dance, and offering educational support for high school students. There were also cultural exchange events and study abroad information sessions. In the case of this volunteer work, 43 people, including professors were dispatched to the volunteer program. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

KMU Professors, Selected Excellent Books in Korea

Seven books authored by Keimyung University professors have been selected as 2024 Excellent Academic Books by the National Academy of Sciences of Korea. The selected books include two in the humanities and also two in the social sciences, and three in the natural sciences. The excellent academic book project publishes about 300 academic books every year. These books will be distributed to university libraries across Korea starting in October. sumin8101g@hanmail.net

Blood Donation Event of Love

The blood donation event, "Blood Donation of Love," organized by the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Social Innovation Support Team and the Korean Red Cross Daegu-Gyeongbuk Blood Center, will be held for three days from May 7th to 9th. The organizers plan to conduct blood donation events at a total of seven locations, including the Seongseo Campus, Daemyung Campus, Blood Donation House at KMU Center, and Keimyung College University Cultural Square.