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President Kyunghee Choi visited Hong Kong and Singapore to Strengthen Global Cooperation and Ewha’s Network

President Kyunghee Choi visited leading universities in Hong Kong and Singapore to promote international cooperation and strengthen Ewha’s global network. On March 12th and 13th, President Choi visited Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Korean International School of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong University of Science & Technology to discuss collaboration between Ewha and respective universities in the field of research and student exchange. On April 1st, President Choi was invited to Singapore Korean International School to deliver a special lecture to students and teachers on "Nation and Leadership." Additionally, she visited Nanyang Technological University to encourage the expansion of the summer student exchange program along with the research program between the two universities. On April 2nd, President Choi attended a meeting with Heng Swee Keat , minister for education at Singapore Ministry of Education to discuss the present and future issues of global college education. The meeting aims to stimulate international cooperation between Ewha and the educational institutions of Singapore.
- No.271
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.21
- Views7366
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Ewha cohosted the international conference for ‘Meridian 180’ with Cornell Law School

On March 31, 2015, Ewha and Cornell co-hosted the first international conference, "Democracy in an Age of Shifting Demographics" at Ewha University. This event celebrated the committed partnership between Ewha and Cornell Law School for working together to facilitate international and interdisciplinary dialogue on social, economic, political, cutural and legal issues facing the Pacific Rim and beyond. Specifically, as of November 2014, Ewha Womans University became the Korea base for Meridian 180. Participants of the conference included professors from Ewha, Professor Annelise Riles, a director of Meridian 180 and scholars/professionals from US, Australia, China and Japan. Three main themes of this conference were: “values and ethics: hope, empathy, and human flourishing”, “the promises and shortcomings of redistribution policies”, and “fairness and equality.”
- No.269
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.14
- Views6388
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Asian Center for Women’s Studies Signs Publishing Agreement with Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

The Asian Center for Women’s Studies (ACWS) signed a Publishing Agreement with Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group (hereinafter Routledge), the world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Routledge has begun publishing the online and print versions of the Asian Journal of Women’s Studies (AJWS), Vol. 21 No. 1 in March 2015. (http://www.tandfonline.com/rajw). A quarterly publication of ACWS, AJWS is a multi and interdisciplinary international forum for the presentation of feminist scholarship and voices on Asian feminist activism. Published first in 1995 as an annual issue, AJWS has been circulated quarterly since 1997. It is covered by the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) in addition to being indexed in Gender Watch, SCOPUS, and Korea Citation Index (KCI) among others. Through this Publication Agreement, ACWS hopes to build a more sustainable and systematic global reach of readers, contributors, reviewers, and subscribers. ACWS considers this strategic partnership with Routledge as a new way to innovate and increase the journal's competence in knowledge production and sharing of research information.
- No.267
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.07
- Views12175
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World-renowned professors of Ewha Humanities & Social Sciences present "Special Lecture Series of Innovation Ewha"

Ewha will host the special lecture series of "Innovation Ewha" to the public from April to August, which will allow Ewha’s world-renowned scholars to introduce their major fields and respective contributions. In continuation of last semester’s lectures in Natural Sciences & Engineering field, the current semester's lectures will be given by top-notch Humanities & Social Science professors of Ewha. The six distinguished professors who will meet and communicate with the public through these lecture series include: Professor ChulGyun Lyou who is "a pioneer of digital storytelling" (lecture given on April 1st), Professor Joon-Sik Choi, "a prominent authority of Korea studies"(April 8th), Professor JaeSeo Jung, "a great master of mythology"(May 6th), Professor Youngmok Jung, "the number one translator of Korea"(May 20th), Professor DaeSeok Choi, "a key architect of trust-building process on the Korean Peninsular"(June 3rd), and Professor Pilwha Chang, "the first women studies scholar"(August 5th). Ewha's Website, Facebook page, and Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/ewhauniv) has been releasing the special lecture series of "Innovation Ewha" which conveys the motto of "Academy Talks About the Future" by sharing the knowledge assets of Ewha and leading innovations in college education.
- No.265
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.04.01
- Views11259
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Ewha Faculty won recognition in various fields in the world

Prof. Jeongweon Wu was awarded "Ordre des Palmes Académiques" from the French Gov. Professor Jeongweon Wu, a director of CNRS-Ewha Research Center and Quantum Metamaterials Research Center was selected as a winner of the prestigious "Ordre des Palmes Académiques" from the French Government. The Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Academic Palms) is an Order of Chivalry of France selectively designated for distinguished figures in the world of culture and education. A decoration was founded by Emperor Napoléon to honor eminent members in 1808. Jérôme Pasquier, an ambassador of France, said, “This order is to display the French government's appreciation towards Professor Wu, not only for his efforts to increase harmonious collaboration between Ewha's and the French's educational institutes, but for also expanding the cultural and educational exchange between Korea and France.” Research Team of Prof. Hyun Sang Shin published paper on International Journal ‘Management Science’ The research paper, written by Professor Hyun Sang Shin of Ewha Graduate School of International Studies, was published on the February 23rd online edition of "Management Science", a world renowned international journal focused in Management. Professor Shin, along with his co-authors, Marc Fischer from University of Cologne and Dominique Hanssens from UCLA Anderson School of Management, wrote an article entitled, "Brand Performance Volatility from Marketing Spending" which analyzed how revenue and cash-flow volatility were influenced by their own spending and competitive marketing spending volatility.
- No.263
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.03.25
- Views10310
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80th Annivasry of Ewha Shinchon Campus

2015 marks the 80th anniversary of Ewha Shinchon Campus. Ewha relocated its campus from Jeong-dong to Shinchon on Saturday, March 9th, 1935. Ms. Lulu E. Frey, the 4th president of Ewha-haktang also celebrates her birthday on March 9th. The moving day was determined in order to commemorate the will of Ms. Frey, who set up the college courses which broadened the horizon of woman’s education in Korea. The relocation to Shinchon symbolized more than just expanding their space. It was a bold challenge to consolidate its position as a college. Ewha Haktang located in Jeong-dong was founded as the first modern educational institute for Korean women in 1886. In 1904, initially, intermediate classes were developed, which then proceeded to ordinary classes, and finally completed with advanced courses. College courses were launched in Sept, 1910. It was elevated to Ewha College, making it the first institute of higher education for Korean women. Moving to Shinchon campus was the result of incredible love and support from a vast amount of people around the world. Ms. Hayward Grey, a benefactor of the US, made the first movement by donating money to purchase the site for Ewha Shinchon campus. Supports from people around the world had been continued until the completion of the first women’s college in Korea. Ewha Archives (Director : Professor Ham, DongJu) will open a special exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Shinchon Campus and commemorate the will of Ewha teachers, including but not limited to, Alice R. Appenzella and Mary F. Scranton, who devoted themselves to Ewha.
- No.261
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.03.18
- Views6420
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Ewha Signs MOU with MUJU YG Foundation for Educational Cooperation

Ewha established a strategic partnership with MUJU YG Foundation and initiated a progressive relationship between pop culture and academics in pursuit of a collaboration in the area of arts and culture. On February 26th, President Kyunghee Choi concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at Pfeiffer Hall of Ewha with Minseok Yang, a trustee of MUJU YG Foundation for Educational Cooperation. MUJU YG Founctaion is a not-for-profit organization established by Hyunseok Yang, a producer of YG Entertainment. The organization donated 900,000 dollars last year to help the children and youth in need. As the first cooperative program under the MOU, Ewha and MUJU YG Foundation have started music therapy this month for youths under the guidance of Professor Hyunju Chong of the Graduate School of Music Therapy at Ewha Womans University. Through this formal agreement, Ewha will be creating new values in arts and culture along with their vision for innovation with the MUJU YG Foundation.
- No.259
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.03.11
- Views6005
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Ewha held 2014 Commencement Ceremony and 2015 Entrance Ceremony

The Commencement Ceremony for 2014 Ewha graduates was held at the Welch-Ryang Auditorium on February 23, 2015. A total of 3,600 degrees were awarded, which included 2,334 bachelor’s, 1,131 master’s and 135 doctoral degrees. Ewha also conferred bachelor’s degrees upon 23 international students from a diverse range of countries including Thailand, China, Myanmar, Poland, and Russia. During the ceremony, President Kyunghee Choi encouraged all graduates in her speech with a poignant statement, “I hope every one of you becomes an innovative and challenging person who grows the seed of passion and creativity into beautiful flowers and faithful fruits.” On February 27th, Ewha held an Entrance Ceremony to welcome 3,470 new students to the university. After the ceremony, the newly matriculated students attended a 'Welcome to Ewha' orientation prepared by the Student Service Center. Additionally, there was a special program implemented this year, ‘Welcome to the Ewha Family’ which was arranged for about 700 family members of new students to share the vision of ‘Innovation Ewha.’
- No.257
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.03.04
- Views5928
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2014 Ewha Volunteers Share Love with People from Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam

Ewha’s volunteer team who centered in overseas education and Ewha Medical Care, visited Cambodia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. This trip's mission was to take a leading role towards creating a more harmonious society where people help one another. Ewha’s overseas educational volunteer team visited Ewha Social Services Center located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and participated in community services focused on education. Twenty two volunteers provided the children with immense opportunities to experience a variety of cultural exchanges, educational information, and other volunteer programs from January 12th to January 24th. Ewha Medical Care's doctors, nurses, intern/resident doctors and students visited Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Starting from January 18th to January 24th, twenty four volunteers served in health care related activities in Taschkent, Uzbekistan. Another group composed of twenty one volunteers visited Hanoi and Son La, Vietnam and worked on public service of medical care from January 24th to January 30th. The Ewha Volunteer Team, which began in the summer of 2000, have held its annual summer and winter ceremonies with their enrolled student body volunteers and have worked in educational, medical, and architectural public service nationally and internationally.
- No.255
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.02.25
- Views6810
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Ewha Hosted the Second “Special Lecture Series of Innovation Ewha”

On January 28th, Ewha hosted the second “Special Lecture Series of Innovation Ewha” and invited their world-renowned scholars to introduce their accomplishments and contributions to the public. Professor Wonwoo Nam (College of Pharmacy and Neurocognitive Science), presented the first lecture discussing ‘Oxygen Chemistry Brightens up the Future: The Secret of Oxygen Revealed by Biomimetic Research'. Professor Nam, one of the most prominent figures in biomimetic research, explained the role of oxygen and its impact on the aging process, disease aspect, and energy metabolism of human beings. He has published more than 250 works in eminent journals and has been the Chief Editor of premier journals such as ’Accounts of chemical Research’ and ‘Chemical Science.’ Professor Seoksoon Park (College of Engineering, Division of Environmental Science) also delivered a lecture on ‘Ewha Takes Care of Earth and Environment: Environmental Model and Technology to Cloning the Natural Phenomenon'. Professor Park, the first Korean Ph.D recipient in environmental science, is the world-renowned figure in mathematical model/computer simulation research of ecosystem changes and water quality of rivers, lakes, estuary and harbors. He had served as a chairman of National Institute of Environmental Research from 2011 to 2013, published over 150 articles in major journals and pressed over 20 books.
- No.253
- Writer홍보실
- Date2015.02.10
- Views9249

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