- 건국대학교

	KU Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
	관리자		1862		2016.05.13

<img style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11660652" />  The ceremony to celebrate Konkuk’s 85th anniversary and the university’s 70th anniversary was held on May 12, 2016. Approximately 1,000 participants, including faculty members, students, staff, and guests, attended the event which took place at the Millennium Hall. A screening of “Konkuk’s Past and Present,” speeches by the KU Foundation Chairperson and KU President, award ceremonies, and special performances took place as the Konkuk community renewed its commitment toward “innovation in education.” 
In her speech, KU Foundation Chairperson Kyung-hee Kim highlighted the significance of Konkuk’s history in serving the society and country through education and emphasized the importance of education in meeting the changing demands in the industry. Ms. Kim highlighted that KU was recently selected for the Program for Industrial Needs-Matched Education, the largest project by the Ministry of Education, and was named a “University Leading in Entrepreneurship” for the third consecutive year by the Small and Medium Business Administration. KU President Heeyoung Song also urged the Konkuk community to be remindful of KU’s history and its spirit of patriotism as well as dedication to education and rural development. He said, “if all members of the KU community work to the best of their ability, the 70th anniversary will become a new beginning and an opportunity to set a direction for the future.”
During the ceremony, faculty members and staff were recognized for their long-term employment at KU. Professor Sung Chil Yeo of the Department of Applied Science, Director Inwoong Kim of the law library, and 15 others received awards for working 30 years at KU. Eighty-two faculty members and staff, including Professor Young Bak Chang of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature and Mr. Young Bong Kim, Director of Career Development Center, were also recognized for their 20 years of service. <img style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11660653" /> 
In addition, faculty members were acknowledged for their academic contribution, research, and teaching. Six prolific professors, including Professor Inseob Shin of the Department of Japanese Language Education and Professor Hyun-Dong Paik of the Department of Food Science & Biotechnology of Animal Resources, were recognized. Among the professors acknowledged for research grants and technology transfers were Professor Yoonchul Choi of the law school, Professor Youngmin Park of the medical school, and Professor Deokkun Oh of the Department of Convergence Biotechnology, and Professor Taekyu Park of the Department of Biotechnology. 
A special achievement award was given to Professor Sang-Do Han of the Department of History, who also heads the Sanghuh Memorial Library and the Sanghuh Museum, for compiling “Konkuk University’s 70 Years of History.” Mr. Chanhee Park also received the achievement award for his contributions toward the 100 titles won by the KU golf team that he coaches. <img style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" alt="" src="ArticleFile.do?id=11660654" />

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