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Ewha Global Campus Leader Inauguration Ceremony Held

Ewha held the inauguration ceremony of Ewha Global Campus Leader(EGCL), the first university student ambassador group composed of only foreign students at ECC on November 24th. In the ceremony, all 24 students attended and received the certificate of appointment. The founding EGCL is consisted of students from all over the world including China, Netherlands, United States, Germany, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Kenya. Among them are five male students who are the first to become official male delegates of Ewha. Ewha Global Campus Leaders are exchange, visiting, and regular foreign students who currently study at Ewha and it is the first time for a Korean university to have a student delegation consisted of only foreign students. EGCL will be 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. President Bae-Yong Lee said, "Launching Ewha Global Campus Leader is meaningful in that it is the birth of a new world-wide Ewha family. The role of Ewha Global Campus Leaders will be introducing Ewha to the world on behalf of 170 thousand alumni and all the foreign students who have experienced Ewha."
- No.21
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.26
- Views4502
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Ewhas WCU Project Leads to Outstanding Results

Five research teams from Ewha were selected for the ‘Invitation of World-Renowned Scholars (Type 3)’ project as part of the ‘Project for Fostering a World Class University (WCU)’, announced by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology on November 9th. Moreover, a total of 8 projects were either selected or passed the first round – one team in the ‘Establishment of Majors/Departments (Type 1)’ project and two teams in the ‘Invitation of Individual Scholars (Type 2)’ project made it through the first selection process. Ewha ranked fourth in the number of teams following Seoul National University (27 teams), KAIST (10 teams), Yonsei University, and Korea University (9 teams). Furthermore, Ewha has three Nobel laureates among its invited scholars which is the biggest number among all institutions. Ewha’s ‘Invitation of World-Renowned Scholars’ project will receive around 200 million won in support each year for 3~5 years, and world-renowned scholars including three Nobel laureates (President José Ramos-Horta of East Timor, Governor Muhhamad Yunus of the Grameen Bank, and Professor Robert Grubbs of Caltech) will offer lectures to the students of Ewha and conduct joint research with the overseas scholars’ research teams. As a government-supported project to foster a research-oriented university of world levels, the WCU project will select 79 projects from 30 universities in its ‘Invitation of World-Renowned Scholars’ project with 20 billion won per year in support. The final selection will be made for the ‘Establishment of Majors/Departments’ and ‘Invitation of Individual Scholars’ projects once the first evaluation process of 35 and 32 projects each is completed. Research and lectures at Ewha are expected to reach that of international levels following its selection as a WCU project, making the university a hub for human networks connecting home and abroad.
- No.19
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.21
- Views4599
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Ewha-Peking University, the First Korean University to Conclude...

Ewha-Peking University, the First Korean University to Conclude a Double Degree Agreement Ewha Womans University and Peking University (President Xu Zhihong) have joined hands for the first time worldwide for the distribution of TeCSOL. On November 13th, the newly established International Chinese Education department (TeCSOL) at Ewha’s Graduate School of Education agreed to jointly run a graduate degree program in ‘TeCSOL’ with the Overseas Chinese Language Institution of China’s Peking University – the world’s finest institution in TeCSOL. Ewha is also the first Korean university to conclude an agreement for a double degree program with Peking University. Students will complete four semesters at the Graduate School of Education and one semester at Peking University, receiving a graduate degree from both universities once they have fulfilled the necessary credits. <!IMG id=alc-images style="FILTER: ; CURSOR: pointer" 0nclick=this.src.viewer() src="/target/20081113/200811131226555500704001_jpg" name=alc-images> The two universities also agreed to ▲ send out Peking University professors specializing in TeCSOL to Ewha each year, ▲ jointly develop an international Chinese education program, ▲ co-host international symposiums, etc. President Bae-Yong Lee recalled that “Ewha Womans University and Peking University share a long history of trust and friendship upon which they have conducted various academic exchanges, and that Ewha was the only Korean university to have its ‘Ewha Womans University Day’ celebrated at Peking University in 2007”. President Lee also added that “the agreement to offer a double degree on TeCSOL amidst a worldwide fervor for learning the Chinese language will contribute to the development of education not only in Korea and China but around the globe.”
- No.17
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.21
- Views4866
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Transcultural Studies in the Pacific Era

The Ewha English Department BK Project Team and the Ewha Institute of English and American Studies are holding an international conference under the theme “Transcultural Studies in the Pacific Era” on November 19th (Wed). This conference is an attempt to acquire new perspectives on English and American literature and culture, focusing on the transcultural trend centered around the Pacific regions that clash and combine national, racial, and cultural boundaries through an academic interaction between American scholars and scholars from Asian countries, such as Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines. This also carries the significance of forming a local academic community in the approaching Pacific era. We welcome you to our conference that will open a new era of English Literature/Culture Studies through Transcultural Studies.
- No.15
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.14
- Views4765
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Join the Ewha Global Campus Leader!

Today Ewha, Tomorrow the World! 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 122-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. ♣ 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 Student Ambassador' Certificate - A Ewha Campus Leader Hoody Jacket - Profile photo shoots by photograph PD of Communications Office - A photo album of your activity - Financial support for workshops and snacks - Additional support needed for your activity - A ‘full fairwell package' when returning to your country including Ewha souvenirs for your friends back at home ♣ Activity - Publicizing Ewha abroad and to your friends in your country - Participating campus tour once a semester - Accompanying VIPs who visit Ewha from your country - Networking among Ewha Global Campus Leaders - Networking with Korean Ewha Campus Leaders - Participating campus tour once a semester - A workshop under the subject of 'Ewha Promotion' ※ Because we are an initiating group, you will be the one to design activities and choose what you do. ♣ Recruitment Schedule - Presentation : 14 November (Fri) 4:00pm / ECC B155 A small gift is prepared for those who register in advance by e-mail. (There will be pizza during the recruiting presentation.) - Applying period : 10 November(Mon) ~ 18 November(Tues) - Result notification : 19 November(Tues) via E-mail - Orientation : 24 November(Mon) ♣ Required Documents - Application form attached in the e-mail or prepared in the presentation - Application forms to be submitted by e-mail(jy1101@ewha.ac.kr) or at the presentation. ♣ Only foreign students at Ewha are eligible to apply. ♣ Information : Gina Cho 3277-3517, 019-671-2206 / jy1101@ewha.ac.kr, besunny83@nate.com ♣ Applcation Download - HWP File Download - DOC File Download
- No.13
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.10
- Views6092
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2008 International Culture Festival Held

A culture festival hosted by graduate students of international studies, '2008 International Culture Festival', is held at the International Studies Building Lobby on October 31, Friday. 51 students from 34 countries of all over the world, including United States, Japan, France, Sweden, Morocco, Jordan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Costa Rica, and Uganda, dressed up in their traditional costumes and performed folklore and introduced ethnic culture. Especially in the evening event, there was a talent show and a traditional costume fashion show that brought upon a very enthusiastic atmosphere. '2008 International Culture Festival' began in 2007 to increase friendship and harmony among foreign students studying at Ewha.
- No.11
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.05
- Views4915
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Ewha Hosts 2008 World University President Forum Successfully

As the world's largest women's university raising leaders of the next generation, Ewha successfully hosted '2008 World University President Forum' on 24th of October at LG Convention Hall at Ewha International Building. Women presidents from 14 universities of 6 countries participated and discussed under the subject of 'Future of Women's University' and 'Mobility'. In the 'History and the Role of Women's University' session, speeches were given by Ewha President Lee Bae Yong, President Mitiko of Ochanomizu University from Japan, President Wendy Libby and chief director Helen Washburn of Stephens College from United States, and President Kim Young Gil from HanDong University. In the next session of which the theme was on 'Mobility', a discussion on 'exchange of students and academia among universities' took place. President Rona Edmunson from Wilson College from United States and president Beverly Daniel Tatum from Spelman University gave speeches on specific actions. Lastly, in the 'Discussion with the Next Generation' session, 70 Ewha students and 14 university presidents had table discussions on 7 topics including 'enhancing awareness among youth about environment preservation'. The university presidents who are leaders in education and Ewha students who are the potential future leaders of next generation had enthusiastic discussions during the session. President Lee said, "As president of Ewha, I have focused on the globalization of Ewha and made relationships with the university presidents all over the world. Ewha hosting World President Forum is one of the results of global campus network throughout 12 countries in Europe, Asia, and United States." Lee also announced that this would be an opportunity to strengthen partnerships among universities and try to solve issues the universities confront nowadays. Ewha signed additional partnerships with Spelman College, Stephens College(MO), St Mary's College, NorthWest University from Republic of South Africa, and Zhejiang University from China on joint research and exchange programs.
- No.9
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.11.03
- Views5404
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U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Stephens visited Ewha Archives

U.S. ambassador Kathleen Stephens and Assistant Secretary of US Department of Labor Shinae Chun(Ewha alumnae), president Lee Bae Yong, and Ewha students visited Ewha Archives on October 20. President Lee Bae Yong invited Stephens to Ewha Archives in advance of the 'Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference' from Oct 21 to 23 to introduce the history and the vision of Ewha. Ewha Archive is a replica of Ewha Haktang, the first Ewha building built in Jeongdong in 1886. As a woman ambassador, Stephens has interest in the history of Korean women leaders and women leadership. After being introduced the 122 years of Ewha history from president Lee, Stephens said, "I thought I knew well about Ewha Womans University and Korea. However, today I believe I have come to a better understanding of the relationship between Korea and the U.S. by learning about the history of Ewha." When a student asked Stephens to give a tip on how to become a global woman leader, Stephens said, "I believe it is important to try to look at situations with bigger perspectives. Nothing is more important than drawing a big picture of your life. When confronted by hardship, try to look at yourself and look farther as if you are at thirty thousand feet high."
- No.7
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.10.22
- Views4929
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An Interview with Wellesley in advance of Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference

As Ewha and Wellesley host Global Leadership Conference from Oct 21~23, Ellen Widmer, professor of East Asian studies at Wellesley, Jennifer Thomas-Starck, director of international studies, and Laura Bey, associate registrar at Wellesley, spoke about women leadership from Wellesley's point of view. Following is the interview article about Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference from Korea Herald(Oct, 21). Ewha, Wellesley discuss leadership Ewha Womans University and Wellesley College plan to host a conference on women's global leadership today at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel and W Hotel in Seoul. The conference is to take place prior to the opening of the three-day World Women's Forum at the same locations. With the participation of women CEOs and corporate executives, the "Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference" will discuss systematic and substantial ways to foster essential leadership skills. "Wellesley and Ewha are very much alike in that their mission is to raise women leaders," Ellen Widmer, professor of East Asian studies at Wellesley, told reporters yesterday at Ewha. "We are looking forward to expanding our relationship into a full partnership through this conference." Along with Widmer, Jennifer Thomas-Starck, director of international studies, and Laura Bey, associate registrar at Wellesley, spoke about how the two schools should bolster ties. Starting with a keynote speech by Chun Shin-ae, former associate deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Ewha-Wellesley conference will consist of seminars on the management of negotiations and conflicts as well as global leadership for the 21st century. A workshop by the Center for Creative Leadership will also take place. By Kim So-hyun(sophie@heraldm.com)
- No.5
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.10.22
- Views5071
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Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference held in Korea

Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference, the best women education program held in Korea Ewha holds 'Ewha-Wellesley Global Leadership Conference at Sheraton Walkerhill and W Hotel on Tuesday,October 21. This conference is held to gather women leadership capacity of women universities and is the first women leadership education program held in Korea. This conference is a pre-event of '2008 World Women's Forum' and is planned to teach practical and systematic core ability of leadership the global society requires. The speakers are consisted of professors of Ewha and Wellesley, CEOs of Korea and abroad, and professional lecturers of academic and business field and lecturers from the leadership education institute, Center for Creative Leadership, CCL. Sinae Chun, the first Asian woman U.S. central government official, will be the keynote speaker of the conference and will be giving speech on 'Vision of the Future Leaders'. Following lectures and seminars will be on 'Global Leadership of 21st century', 'Negotiation and Conflict Management‘ and so on. There will also be a session where participants can meet CEOs and learn leadership of the real business world. CEOs; Shin-bae Kim, the SK Telecom president, Tae-young Chung, the Hyundai Card president, and Cordelia Chung the IBM vice president of Asian Pacific Region are giving lectures on 'Leadership in the changing world'. In addition, there will be a workshop hosted by Center for Creative Leadership, CCL. The workshop will provide participants the chance to examine individual leadership capacity, receive feedback and inspect one's quality as a global leader. In-hee Ham, the principal of Ewha School for Leadership Development that organized this conference said, "This conference will be the best leadership education program with the know-how of Ewha, the deliverer of Korean women leaders and Wellesley which produced so many women leaders of U.S.. This will be a unique chance to acquire knowledge on world-class women leadership that is even hard to experience abroad." The conference is the first outcome of the 'Ewha-Wellesley World Women Leadership Program' which the prestigious women universities, Ewha and Wellesley organized under the vision of fostering world class women leader. Ewha will provide a new paradigm of women leadership education and play the frontier role of educating next women generation.
- No.3
- Writer홍보실
- Date2008.10.17
- Views5032

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