A Heartwarming Gathering Across Generations

– KUBS Hosts ‘Faculty Appreciation and Reunion Day’ 

On Wednesday, May 14, Korea University Business School (KUBS) held the ‘KUBS Faculty Appreciation and Reunion Day’ at Young-Il Ahn Hall on the 6th floor of LG-POSCO Hall. The event was organized to express gratitude to senior faculty members who have devoted themselves to the school’s development over the years and to foster communication and camaraderie among professors across generations. 

A total of 11 former professors and over 60 current faculty members attended, creating a warm and intergenerational atmosphere. Professors gathered to reconnect, share memories, and reflect on the past, present, and future of KUBS. The attending senior faculty included △ Ho Jin Kang, △ Wan-Soon Kim, △ Ick-Soo Kim, and △ Jang Rho Lee (Global Business), △ Hyoung Koo Moon, △ soosik Shin, and △ Jin Kyu Lee (Management), △ Joon Yong Shin, △ Kwan hee Yoo, △ Manwoo Lee (Accounting), and △ Young-Sup Yun (Finance). 

In the opening ceremony, Dean Eonsoo Kim stated, “KUBS owes its current standing to the deep dedication and passion of our senior faculty. We are committed to carrying on that spirit and striving for academic and educational advancement.” He also highlighted recent accomplishments, saying, “KUBS has achieved remarkable results in the latest QS rankings, placing in the top 40 globally in ‘Marketing’, ‘Business & Management Studies’, and ‘Accounting & Finance’, and we will continue to work diligently to improve.” 

Representing the former faculty, Professor Wan-Soon Kim delivered a greeting, stating, “KUBS has continuously evolved, but at the core has always been the devotion of our professors. I am deeply grateful to the junior faculty and KUBS for organizing this event.” He added, “Today, my son is here with me, and my entire family graduated from Korea University. I take great pride in saying Korea University is the best university in Korea.” 

During the luncheon, Professor soosik Sin offered a toast, wishing for the continued honor and prestige of KUBS, as well as the health and scholarly growth of all attendees. He also presented one of his authored books as a gift to a professor couple, sharing a heartfelt gesture. 

As the final part of the event, commemorative gifts were presented to the senior professors in appreciation of their service. Following the ceremony, the retired faculty visited the newly established faculty office in Room 525 of LG-POSCO Hall, where they witnessed firsthand the ongoing transformation and advancement of KUBS. 

KUBS plans to continue expanding opportunities for intergenerational academic bonding and meaningful dialogue among faculty members through similar gatherings in the future.