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A member of the Standing Committee from China Visited Ewha to Discuss Educational and Cultural Exchange

A member of the Standing Committee from China Visited Ewha to Discuss Educational and Cultural Exchange Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China(CPC) Central Committee, visited Ewha on April 6th during his visit to Korea. He is known to be one of the most influential figures of China. It is known that Li has aspired education and cultural exchange, and his visit to Ewha was to visit one of the most prestigious universities in Korea. Ewha is unique not only because it is the world's largest women's university but also because it is the only Korean university to have its own 'University Day' at Peking University. In addition, Ewha has various partnerships and exchanges with major universities of China like Tshinghua University, Remin University, and Beijing Normal University. President Lee Bae-Yong said "Education and culture are keys to enhancing national competency. I believe Ewha, together with China, will contribute to spreading East Asian culture and education to the world" in the welcoming ceremony. Li Changchun replied in his speech, "Korea and China should work together for further development of East Asian culture. We will continue on this great relationship with Ewha for more educational and cultural exchanges." After the welcoming ceremony, Li Changchun visited and attended Chinese Language and Literature class, 'Introduction of Region Studies‘, and encouraged students to study Chinese harder and gave out 'Chinese Textbooks' as a present. Li Changchun's visit to Ewha is expected to make a head start that will increase exchange partnerships with Chinese universities.
- No.41
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.04.14
- Views5237
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Ewha Established 'Institute for the Early Universe(IEU)'

Ewha Established 'Institute for the Early Universe(IEU)' Nobel Laureate, Professor Smoot Accelerate Research on 'the Beginning of the Universe' Ewha has established 'Institute for the Early Universe(IEU)' and held an opening ceremony on March 27. The establishment of the IEU is part of the WCU(World Class University) project which is a project run by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology to nurture universities into internationally competitive schools. George F. Smoot, professor of Physics at Berkeley University, is the 2006 Nobel laureate in physics and is invited as the head of the Institute. He is known to be an authority of astrophysics and cosmology and have contributed to the develoopment of modern physics. The research subject of IEU is 'the Beginning of the Universe'. IEU will run various research activities to explore and understand the early universe. Professor Smoot’s partners at Ewha are professor Changrim Ahn, Jongmann Yang, Il H. Park, and Chanju Kim. IEU of Ewha will conduct a joint research with Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics at the University of California, Berkeley on early universe. In addition, the research team will closely work with National Aeronautics and Space Administration to build and launch micro satellites. In the hopes of fostering science talents of the next generation, IEU is planning to institute 'GTA(Global Teacher's Academy)'. GTA will play the role of a professional education institute and support science teachers of junior-high and high schools to enhance quality of science education. Professor Smoot said, "We are planning to build a world-class research center in Ewha in the areas of fundamental physics, astrophysics and space technology. I would like to build a wide network with the renowned research institutes around the world and with some Korean Universities." Professor Smoot is teaching ‘Regular Physics’ and ‘Modern Cosmology’ for the undergraduate students at Ewha this semester. He will be teaching one semester each year for five years at Ewha.
- No.39
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.04.06
- Views5703
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Ewha and Harvard Debate on the Future Education

Ewha-HCAP Conference 2009 Held The Ewha-HCAP(Harvard College in Asia Program) Conference 2009 is held at Ewha from March 21 to 28. The conference was provided as a part of HCAP(Harvard College in Asia Program) which is an exchange program between Harvard and selected prestigious universities in Asia. The program consists of two conferences; one held at Harvard and the other held at each Asia partner universities. Ewha is the first and the only partner university selected from Korea since last year. The conference in Korea was organized by 29 Ewha undergraduate students and 15 Harvard delegate students. The program at Ewha aims at 'Uniting the World through Education'. The main subject of the conference held in Korea is 'Creating the Ideal Educational System'. On March 24th, conference participants held a debate session under three subjects, 'Centralized Education vs. Localized Education', 'Payment Based on Student's Academic Performance', and 'English as a Mandatory Curriculum' and brought about interesting ideas and conclusions. Lee Na-eun(Administration 05), the Ewha participant said, "The conference held at Ewha was evaluated to be the most successful conference among other universities last year. This year we have prepared various cultural experiences to show the capacity of Ewha and Korea in addition to the lectures and debate that will show Ewha's world-class academic competence." Fan Zhou(Mathematics, 3), the Harvard participant said, "HCAP Conference is not a mere student exchange program. It is a conference where future leaders meet and have a chance to understand diverse culture and study for the better future. Due to the increased status of Korea in the world, there are growing interests in the politics, society, and the culture of Korea. I hope this conference is a chance for me to see the past and the future of Korea." Mejia Erika(Biochemistry, 4) from Harvard said, “My friend, who was a participant from last year recommended Ewha as the best conference program. As myself being a graduate of women's high school, I am interested in women's education. I thought Ewha, the largest women's university is where I will be able to learn how it foster women leaders." HCAP started 5 years ago with the intention of raising Harvard leaders in Asia-Pacific area by bringing out greater interest and enhancing understanding of Asia. HCAP has been the most popular and the largest Asia exchange program in Harvard because it provides participants opportunities to extend their network on an international level through exchanges with students from prestigious universities in Asia as well as many cultural experiences. The five other selected universities of HCAP are Tokyo University from Japan, Hong Kong University from China, Singapore National University from Singapore, American University in Dubai from United Arab Emirates, and St. Xaviar College from India.
- No.37
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.03.30
- Views5296
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Ewha Global Campus Leaders Inaugurate Activities

Ewha Global Campus Leaders Inaugurate Activities Ewha Global Campus Leader initiated their spring semester term of 2009 with the inaugurating orientation held on March 20th, Friday. Ewha Global Campus Leader which is the first university student ambassador group composed of only foreign students founded on November 24th, 2008, has newly selected 17 new members in addition to the 16 1st Ewha Global Campus Leaders. The newly selected EGCL members are consisted of students from the U.S., HongKong, Japan, Belgium, France, Afghanistan, and Uzbek. In order to become the official delegates representing Ewha, Ewha Global Campus Leaders will have a workshop to get to learn Ewha better through campus tour, visiting the Ewha Archive and so on. Throughout the semester, Ewha Global Campus Leaders will participate a volunteer activity, school may festival, promotion workshop, and online promotion activity to publicize Ewha to the world. Professor Kim Yung Wook, the vice president of Office of Communications said to the Ewha Global Campus Leaders, "You must consider yourselves as agents of Ewha. Always remember that you are representing 170 thousand Ewha alumni all over the world" at the orientation. Jean-Francois Legrand(Solvay Business College, 3) said, "I am glad to be in the position where I can contribute to the university I am studying at." Joa Alexander(Harvard, 3) also expressed her excitement by saying "Although it has not been so long since I came to Korea, I am already in love with Ewha. Not only would it give me the chance to learn more about and appreciate Ewha, but also give me the opportunity to share this knowledge with the visitors and those less familiar with Ewha." Ewha Global Campus Leaders are exchange, visiting, and regular foreign students who currently study at Ewha and they have been assisting campus tours with Ewha Campus Leaders when the VIPs and visitors from their country visit Ewha. EGCLs will also be honorary ambassadors of Ewha and will be promoting Ewha with their own experience of campus life at Ewha when they go back to their home country.
- No.35
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.03.24
- Views5982
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The 7th Ewha Academy Lectures - The Beginning of the Universe

Ewha Academy for Advanced Studies(EAAS) is pleased to invite you to the Ewha Academy Nobel Lectures (the 7th Ewha Academy Lectures). The speaker is Professor Goerge F. Smoot(UC Berkely), 2006 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics and Distinguished Fellow of EAAS. The title of his talk is "The Beginning of the Universe". We cordially invite all interested parties to come and joins us on this distinguished lecture. We appreciate your participation and active discussion. Please see below for event details and contact Ewha Academy office at (02)3277-6576, 6577, or eaas@ewha.ac.kr for further inquiries. 01. Lecturer _ Professor George F. Smoot (2006 Nobel Laureate in Physics and Distinguished Fellow of EAAS) 02. Date & Time _ March 27(Fri) 2009, 2:00pm 03. Venue _ LG Convention Hall, International Education Building, Ewha Womans University 04. Title _ The Beginning of the Universe
- No.33
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.03.16
- Views5134
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Professor Lee's Team Succeeded in Developing Cure for Osteoporosis

Professor Lee's Team Succeeded in Developing Cure for Osteoporosis The research team of Soo Young Lee, professor of Division of Molecular and Life Sciences succeeded in finding the cause of osteoporosis and developed new cure that prevents bone loss. There has been many research on cure for osteoporosis including RANKL(Receptor Activator for Nuclear Factor κ B Ligand). However, they are known to lack effectiveness due to possible side effects in the immune system when medicated for long period. On the other hand, the newly developed cure of Lee's team is found to affect immune cells and revealed excellent prevention and cure effects when tested on mice with bone loss. This breakthrough is published this March on online 'Journal of Clinical Investigation', an internationally renowned scientific journal. Professor Lee said, "This research has presented a new way of controlling osteoclast in the aspects of selectiveness and effectiveness. We expect this development will become the start of developing various cures for osteoporosis as well as bone loss."
- No.31
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.03.13
- Views5244
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Experience the 'Genuine Ewha Life' as a student ambassador!

Experience the 'Genuine Ewha Life' as a student ambassador! If you are already IN LOVE WITH EWHA, make it OFFICIAL! Experience the 'Genuine Ewha Life' as a student ambassador! Join the Ewha Global Campus Leader! The Ewha Global Campus Leader is a group of foreign student volunteers, offering promotion activities that allows a glimpse of true Ewha of 123-year history. Ewha Communications Office recruits active and committed foreign students who are eager to be the member of Ewha Global Campus Leader. The Ewha Global Campus Leader provides diverse experiences including the chance to meet various people and a strong sense of pride to be an "Ewhaian". The members of Ewha Global Campus Leader are invited as the student delegates representing Ewha Womans University at important school events. ♣ Activity - Publicizing Ewha abroad and to your friends in your country - Participating campus tour - Accompanying VIPs who visit Ewha from your country - Online publicity activity - Networking among Ewha Global Campus Leaders - Networking with Korean Ewha Campus Leaders - Workshops on 'Ewha PR' ♣ Benefits - Networking among Ewha Global Campus Leaders - Networking with Korean friends, Ewha Campus Leaders - Accompanying VIPs who visit Ewha from your country - Opportunities to participate as models for Ewha brochures and movies - A Ewha Campus Leader T-shirt - Profile photo shoots by photograph PD of Communications Office - Photo files of your activity - Snacks for workshops - A ‘full farewell package' including 'Ewha Student Ambassador' certificate when returning to your country including Ewha souvenirs for your friends back at home ♣ Only foreign students at Ewha are eligible to apply. ♣ Recruitment Schedule - Applying period : 2 March(Monday) ~ 11 March(Wednesday) - Result notification : 16 March(Friday) ♣ Information : Gina Cho 3277-3517, 010-5671-2206 jy1101@ewha.ac.kr ♣ Required Documents - Application forms to be submitted by e-mail (jy1101@ewha.ac.kr) or visit to Office of Communications (Pfeiffer Hall #301-2). ♣ Application Download
- No.29
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.03.02
- Views4997
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Secretary Clinton Encourages Students to Dare to Compete

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton held a town-hall meeting with more than 2,000 Ewha students at Welch-Ryang Auditorium, on February 20th(Friday 2:30 PM). More than 2,000 students and 1,000 guests all rose to give a welcome applause to Secretary Clinton as she entered the stage. The meeting exceeded the scheduled time due to the enthusiastic atmosphere. In advance to special lecture, Secretary Clinton received the title of 'Distinguished Honorary Ewha Fellow' which was to recognize Secretary Clinton for opening a new era in women's participation in public affairs through her political involvement including candidacy of the Democratic Party for the U.S. presidential election and extraordinary contributions to the cause of human rights and the protection of the interests of women, children, and the family. After receiving the title with a plaque, she gave a special lecture on 'Women's Empowerment.' She initiated the lecture by mentioning that 'visiting Ewha and becoming an Ewha Fellow was her destiny' for she and Ewha share a connection. She is a Methodist, her family is from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the founder of Ewha is Ms. Scranton, and Wellesley College, her alma mater, is a sister college for Ewha Womans University. During the lecture, she said, "It is essential to keep in mind security and prosperity and the role that each of us must play and that we need all of our people’s talents to be on the very forefront of setting a course of peace, progress, and prosperity." She also said to the students, "You have the talent and the training to help shape that world" and encouraged students saying, "Do what you love. Do what gives you meaning. Do what makes life purposeful for you. And make a contribution." There were a lot of questions from the student audience during the Q&A session. When asked how she handled difficulties and obstacles, she emphasized 'Discipline of Gratitude' and said, "No matter how difficult a day can be or a problem may be, find something to be grateful for every day." She also asked the students to 'Dare to Compete' although sometimes the challenges we face everyday seem hard to overcome. When asked a question about her campus life in Wellesley College, she said, "Graduates of women’s colleges went to professional schools and into business and into academia at a much higher percentage than women graduates of co-ed universities. I think we need women’s colleges like Ewha and Wellesley to provide an alternative for young women and to provide supportive environment that I certainly found when I went to Wellesley and that I think many of you find here to help prepare you for the future." Secretary Clinton generously allocated the time for Ewha in spite of a very tight schedule in Korea. With more than 2,000 Ewha students participating, this meeting was the largest organized event in her current tour of Asian countries. More than 150 people gathered outside the auditorium to welcome Secretary's visit and 200 students gathered in the student cafeteria to watch the live broadcasting of the lecture.
- No.27
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.02.24
- Views5244
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3,732 Ewha Graduates, Become Salt and Light of the World

2008 Commencement Held The 2008 commencement was held at Welch-Ryang Auditorium, on February 23th (Monday 2:00 PM). Ewha has conferred 3,732 degrees including 2,628 bachelors, 1,037 masters, and 77 doctors degree. President Bae-Yong Lee said in her speech during the ceremony, "Although we are in the midst of a difficult time, as long as we have dreams, the world is worth challenging and opportunities come to those who take on challenges" and added, "Sustain the ideals and dreams which are the privileges of the young. Become the essential ones of our world like salt and light. Among the graduates, the first three graduates of EGPP(Ewha Global Partnership Program) attended the commencement. They are Mutinda Adelide(Kenya), Nubrida Pschasajanasttu(Indonesia), and Kamaruddin Nurliana(Malaysia). They've finished the undergraduate course in just three years. EGPP was initiated in 2006 to foster women from developing countries with full scholarship as a commemoration project of Ewha's 120th Anniversary. Mutinda Adelide, who was the first foreign regular student of Ewha three years ago, looks back on the first day of Ewha. "I was so excited and full of dreams to have the opportunity to study at Ewha. Although it was not easy competing with the Korean students who are always studying so hard, thanks to the support and good friends I earned at Ewha, I could finish my study."
- No.25
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.02.24
- Views5645
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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Receives Title Distinguished Honorary Ewha Fellow

A Town Hall Meeting with 2,000 Ewha Students Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is named "Distinguished Honorary Ewha Fellow." Ewha will confer the title of 'Distinguished Honorary Ewha Fellow' in a ceremony with Secretary of State Clinton at the town-hall meeting with Ewha students to be held at Welch-Ryang Auditorium, on February 20th(Friday 2:30 PM). The title of 'Distinguished Honorary Ewha Fellow' was to recognize Secretary of State Clinton for opening a new era in women's participation in public affairs through her political involvement as a candidate of the Democratic Party for the U.S. presidential election and her faithful service as lawyer, professor, first lady, senator, and Secretary of State that led to her extraordinary contributions to the cause of human rights and the protection of the interests of women, children, and the family. President Bae Yong Lee said, "Secretary of State Clinton's life and her work reflects the founding spirit of Ewha itself, namely its commitment to the enhancement of women's rights and the realization of human justice," and added that "We are honoring Secretary of State Clinton for the steps she has taken in her life that remind us of the frontier spirit of Ewha, and the university's undying efforts to improve the conditions of women and the nation. This event will inspire and challenge Ewha students to become future leaders." Secretary of State Clinton generously allocated the time for her visit to Ewha in spite of a very tight schedule in Korea. With more than 2,000 Ewha students participating, this meeting is by far the largest organized event in her current tour of Asian countries. She will address Ewha students on the topic of 'Women's Empowerment' to be followed by an open round of questions and answers. The student response to Secretary of State Clinton's visit was highly enthusiastic. There were many inquiries from undergraduates, graduates, and the general public about the lecture. The open registration process for invitations to the lecture exceeded capacity shortly after it was made public to members of the Ewha community. The university will provide large screens in the student cafeteria for students who were not able to get tickets for the event held in the auditorium.
- No.23
- Writer홍보실
- Date2009.02.19
- Views5430

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