Celebrating the 116^th Anniversary of the Foundation of Korea University and KU Alumni Day – KUBS makes itself proud

The 116^th Anniversary of the Foundation of Korea University and KU Alumni Day was held in Inchon Memorial Hall on Wednesday, May 5^th. Jongho Lee, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, moderated the ceremony, and many faculty members and alumni attended the event. The event strictly followed COVID-19 guidelines such as wearing facial masks and limiting the number of participants.

Professor Mannsoo Shin of KUBS received the Long Service Award, and Professor Wooseok Choi received the Seok-Top Excellence in Teaching Award as a representative. Moreover, Assistant Manager Dooran Park of KUBS Administration Office received the Long Service Award, and staff Yoonyoung Kim received the Staff Achievement Award.

Jaeho Kim, the Board Chair, welcomed all Korea University members by saying that “When all members of KU pull together, we can overcome the difficulties caused by COVID-19 and raise ourselves to become the best educational institute with global competitiveness.”

Jintaek Chung, the President of Korea University, also stated in the opening speech that “Korea University took the lead in overcoming the difficulties that our country and people currently face, with its upright and strong spirit.” “We will do our very best so that Korea University will be recognized as a university that brings positive changes to the world, not one that runs after the changes,” he continued.

Jayeol Koo, the President of KU Alumni Association, mentioned in the congratulatory speech that “KU Alumni Association, with its strong connection among graduates, will always work hard to show unstinting love and support for its alma alter.” “We wish Korea University eternal progress and wish all KU family members happiness,” he said.

In the event, KU members were awarded △Long Service Award △Seok-Top Excellence in Teaching/Research/Technology Award △Staff Achievement Award △Achievement Award for KU Development △KU Pride Club Award △Alumni Achievement Ward △Commendation Award for Exemplary Department △Alumni Academic Award △Community Service Award △Proud KU Alumni Award and more.

Article and Photo | Hyejung Park (College of Liberal Arts, Department of Korean Language and Literature 19^th)