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	Honorary Doctorate Conferred on Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan
	관리자		1665		2017.09.15

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On Sept. 7, 2017, Konkuk University (KU) conferred upon Maryland First Lady Yumi Hogan an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy in Art in the Administration Building. As the first Korean-American first lady of any state of the United States, she has been making a substantial contribution in spreading Korean culture. During Larry Hogan's tenure as governor, he declared January 13 as “Korean American Day” and April 5 (National Arbor Day in Korea) as “Taekwondo Day”. Maryland is the first U.S. state to separately declare Korean American Day. He also named a section of a Maryland road as “Korean Way”. Every year, First Lady Yumi Hogan hosts more than 200 guests at the governor’s mansion and serves her own kimchi to celebrate the Lunar New Year. <img width="697" height="444" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11709409" /> 
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In addition to this, while working as an adjunct professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, she is credited with contributing to development of art through her paintings. Over the last 10 years, she has had 50 exhibitions including 14 solo exhibitions. Especially Mrs. Hogan has been successfully fulfilling social responsibilities by devoting herself to art therapy for the socially vulnerable, including immigrants and the physically challenged, and is recognized for her outstanding leadership in art education.
“It is meaningful for Konkuk University to build a relationship with First Lady Yumi Hogan who has been endeavoring to spread Korea’s great culture and actively working in the field of art therapy. We hope Mrs. Hogan, who is already an example to young talent, will become a highly esteemed leader bringing honor to the Republic of Korea and KU,” said KU President Sanggi Min.
After explaining that “Sincerity, Fidelity and Righteousness” which are KU’s educational goals are the key points she always highlights when teaching students, Mrs. Hogan promised that she would strive to honor KU, introduce Korea to the world by performing roles as an artist and educator, and meet her responsibilities as a first lady by taking care of the socially vulnerable. <img width="724" height="1013" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11709410" /> 
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Mrs. Hogan described the challenges she had encountered during the immigration process and her tenure as a first lady. And then she added, “I have always taken pride in introducing Korean culture. Also, I haven’t compared myself with others and have considered people in need at all times. In order to help children battling cancer and the physically challenged to have hopes and dreams, I have healed them through art.”
“I kept telling my students and my children not to give up on anything before they try and I could weather adversity by staying positive and not giving up. I hope you (students) will become influential leaders with courage and firm beliefs,” said First Lady Yumi Hogan. <img width="731" height="382" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11709411" /> 
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The conferment ceremony was attended by approximately 100 distinguished guests including KU Chairperson Jaeun Yoo, KU President Sanggi Min, visitors from Maryland, numerous members of the KU academic board and staff, and students.
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