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SNU Library Hosts Picture Book Exhibition Apr. 5, 2018 HIT 943 The SNU Library is currently hosting its third exhibition on the first floor of the Kwanjeong building which is open to all members of the SNU community and their guests and will be on display through April 30.
SNU Doctors Transferring Technology to Laos, Reminiscent of US Doctors That Helped Korea Over 60 Years Ago Apr. 3, 2018 HIT 1010 It’s February 14, 2018 at a hospital in Vientiane, Laos. Dr. Kim In Kwon, Director Emeritus of the Yeosu Ae-Yang Hospital in Korea, leads a surgical procedure in a small operating room with only a single surgical bed, a surgical light and a heart rate monitor.
SNU Scientists Join Forces with Samsung Technicians Apr. 2, 2018 HIT 790 On March 27, the SNU College of Natural Sciences announced that it has teamed up with the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology.
Student-Organized Community Warehouse in Silim-dong Expected to Stimulate the Local Community Apr. 2, 2018 HIT 1042 On March 16, SNU Institute for Global Social Responsibility (IGSR), opened a new community warehouse in Silim-dong.
SNU President Sung Nak-in’s Three Pieces of Advice Apr. 1, 2018 HIT 567 On March 2, SNU President Sung Nak-in gave a welcoming speech to the incoming class at this year’s entrance ceremony. Along with congratulatory remarks, he offered three pieces of wisdom to the newly accepted students.
Professor Jun JongKwan, Expert in Multiple Births Mar. 28, 2018 HIT 916 Professor Jun Jong Kwan of the SNU Hospital has helped deliver over 8,000 twins throughout his career and is regarded as the country’s leading expert in multiple childbirths
SNU to Introduce Space Systems Major in March 2019 Mar. 22, 2018 HIT 1048 SNU’s College of Engineering recently announced plans to develop a new major in collaboration with the College of Natural Sciences entitled Space Systems. Having been approved by the SNU Senate, the new major is to start in the Spring 2019 semester.
SNU Implementing Significant Changes to Grading System for First Time in 14 Years Mar. 21, 2018 HIT 1431 SNU is implementing significant changes to the relative evaluation grading system for the first time in 14 years. Such changes stem from criticism that the system induces competition for higher grades and undermines the quality of higher education in Korea.
German Language and Literature Professor Lim Hong Bae Awarded for Excellence in Research Mar. 19, 2018 HIT 1110 The Award for Excellence in Research is awarded to professors and members of the faculty of SNU who have contributed to the growth and development of their respective fields thereby raising the prestige of the university.
Professor Baek Goo-hyun and the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Mar. 19, 2018 HIT 1203 Professor Baek Goo-hyun, a specialist in orthopedics at SNU Hospital, served as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. He led a team of 104 medical staff from the university that was stationed throughout the athletes’ village, stadium, and training centers for the athletes and the spectators.