CNU will open its newly established Animal Hospital to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. The hospital has flourished over the years, and it is now expanding to become the biggest animal hospital in the Honam region. The hospital first opened in Dongmyeong-
Chonnam National University (CNU) hosted an online College and Career Fair to help middle and high school students plan their future career paths and prepare for college application and admission on May 28 and 29. The event was made up of helpful lectures for students, such as advice from high schoo
Kirsten: Dad loved it, too. He had a way of living in the moment.* “I’ve got my heaven,” he would say. “Right here on earth. With all of you.”From Dick Johnson Is Dead* To live in the moment: It refers to enjoying one’s life without thinking about the past or future. This expression can be used to d
Chonnam National University (CNU) welcomed its 21st president, Jung Sungtaek in February 2021. He has expressed a strong conviction in continuing to pursue CNU’s potential and capabilities in spite of the world’s current hardships. The Chonnam Tribune had the opportunity to interview our president a
The CNU Action Alliance to support Myanmar’s pro-democracy protest movement was launched on April 1. Nine internal and external organizations of CNU came together at the 5∙18 Square on Yongbong campus to form the consortium to protest the military coup of Myanmar’s government, as well as to ca
With every passing year, traditional culture becomes a more and more distant thing. It happens all over the world as countries advance and lifestyles change to suit a modernizing society. Clothes that carry a cultural importance are worn only on special occasions, and music from the olden days is li
On February 1, the inauguration ceremony for 21st President of Chonnam National University (CNU), Jung Sungteak, was held online. Due to the Coronavirus, the regular ceremony was replaced by a video of the inaugural greeting, as well as congratulatory messages from all over the country. Both student
Modern society is constantly evolving. With every generation comes new ideals and boundaries to ensure every person can live their best life from beginning to end. One of these changing aspects is how parents discipline their children. What was acceptable fifty or even twenty years ago is not necess
CNU has been recognized for its excellence in research capabilities by Leiden University’s Global Evaluation Institute in the Netherlands. According to the “2020 Leiden Ranking”, CNU places 11th in Korea and 368th worldwide in terms of research papers published in the past four years. During this ti
Chonnam National University (CNU) held events to celebrate the 68th anniversary of its founding on June 8 in front of Minjumaru on Yongbong campus. More than 300 people including CNU members, alumni, and the guest of honors attended a commemoration ceremony and an alumni night. At the ceremony, awar
Today’s world is ruled by the Internet. This is why we always have to be aware of the risks of using our smartphones too much. It does not only hurt your eyes, but it can also affect your mental health by impairing your ability to concentrate. In order to encourage the reduction of time spent in the
Originally from Germany, Daniel Lindemann has become well-known in South Korea, not only for his charm in TV-shows such as Abnormal Summit but also for his lectures about South Korea and topics such as its history and people. The Chonnam Tribune reached out to Mr. Lindemann to hear his thoughts on t
Over the past few months, wildfires have been raging across Australia. Millions of hectares of forestry have been burned to the ground, and countless animals have died or lost their homes to the flames. The Fire Season is unfortunately not a new phenomenon in Australia, but this year, it has reached
We have all seen it at one point or another. Martial arts. It appears in movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Karate Kid, or just about any series starring Jackie Chan. Martial arts are portrayed as something cool and awesome, a sport with which you can defeat bad guys and protect your friends and family.
On December 4, CNU held a farewell party for international exchange students and said goodbye to them who are returning to their homes after this term. During the party held by the Office of International Affairs at the G&R Hub, the students played games and participated in quizzes that tested every
As a foreigner, making friends with Korean students is not easy. There are not many programs on campus that give us the opportunity to do so; while CNU hosts several events all year, those are often exclusive to either international or Korean students, rarely both. During my time in Korea, I have me