Terry Eagleton, a prominent literary critic and great scholar of Marxism and Catholicism presented his special lecture at Gwangju Bank Hall at Chonnam National University (CNU) on last September 9th. The British and American Studies Institute and the Department of English Language and Literature co-
The 1st Japanese Studies Forum was held at Chonnam National University (CNU) on September 9th. This forum was hosted by the Japanese Cultural Studies Center at CNU to commemorate the Korea-Japan relationship during 100 years. The 1st lecturer Kim Yong-duk, a chair professor at Gwangju Institute of S
If I’m the First to Try, I Can Create My Own Path - Jang Seok-gyun, Studying Russian at CNU- By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter As multi-lingual proficiency is a powerful weapon in the globalized world, some job applicants have paid special attention to acquiring a second foreign language
Nowadays we see a lot of university students doing extracurricular activities like study groups and voluntary service works. Most are taking part in these activities to build their ‘spec’, getting experience that will help them get a job. Most students regard building the spec as a natural activity
Mail-order Brides in South Korea By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Guest Reporter Every Korean can note the steady increase of foreign migration to the nation—a growth not only in the population of migrants but in the groups of Korean children. Once can notice the mixed features of some children in kind
CNUSD Volunteered in Mongolia By Jeon Joo-hee, Student Editor Chonnam National University School of Dentistry (CNUSD) Voluntary Overseas Dental Service team composed of about 20 doctors of CNU Dental Hospital and Graduates’ Association, and 20 students of CNUSD provided free medical se
By Park Hyo-gyeong, Student Editor A: Basically, you're talking $7,000 for a designer potato sack. B: I can't believe people actually buy this stuff. A: And usually just once before they'll chuck it to make room for the next season. But that's fashion, and I've got to say, I love i
By Kim Sun-woo, Tribune Reporter C: Yes. We have already received lifetime supplies of baby powder and Pepsi. A: Free baby cola! Apu hits the jackpot and I’m stuck with* these useless one-tuplets! B: Gee, sorry for being born. A: I’ve been waiting so long to hear that.-From The Simpsons
My Festival behind the Stage- Gwangju World Music Festival Volunteer Supporters - By Um So-min, Tribune Reporter When I first heard about a music festival that was going to take place in Gwangju, I was so excited that I applied for a volunteer position right away. That was a few
CNU Appointed a New Foreign ProfessorBy Kim Han-na, Tribune Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU) apChonnam National University (CNU) appointed the 10th foreign faculty professor on August 11th. He is Robert David Grotjohn, the new professor in the Dept. of English Language and Lit
Why Did Kim Jung-il Visit China? By Bak Han-byeol, Student Editor American ex-President Jimmy Carter visited North Korea from August 26th to 27th. During his visit, North Korea’s leader Kim Jung-il visited China from August 26th to 31st. The Korean media focused on Kim’s comp
Asian Youth Cultural Activists Meet at CNU By Kang Min-hee, Tribune Reporter The 4th UNESCO Asian Youth Forum and the 1st Asian Art and Culture Workshop will be held at Chonnam National University (CNU) from September 7th to 11th. About 120 young people including youth professionals and
Foreign Students Volunteering for Senior CitizensBy Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter International students who study Korean language at Chonnam National University Language Education Center (LEC) did voluntary service that helping the senior citizens at a nursing home in Damyang on Augu
CNU Creates New Scholarship for Non-Asian StudentsBy Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU) established Cultural Diversity Scholarship, which is a new scholarship for international students from non-Asian countries designed to attract them to study at CNU. T
Musical Monte Cristo: Fantastic Combination between Technology and Actors By Bak Han-byeol, Student Editor I enjoy cultural experience from listening music to watching plays. Not long ago, I really wanted to watch a special performance. At that time I spotted a placard advertising a musical. The mus
President Lee’s New Cabinet Arouses Controversy By Jeon Joo-hee, Tribune Reporter Last August 8th, Lee Myeong-bak, President of South Korea has reshuffled his cabinet. He nominated Kim Tae-ho, former governor of South Gyeongsang-do, aged 47 for Prime Minister, while seven min
CNU Creates New Scholarship for Non-Asian Students By Hyeon Ji-yeong, Tribune Reporter Chonnam National University (CNU) established Cultural Diversity Scholarship, which is a new scholarship for international students from non-Asian countries designed to attract them to study at CNU.
New International Students, Welcome to CNU By Kang Min-hee, Tribune Reporter In 2010, Chonnam National University (CNU) has new 66 international students this fall semester; 43 freshmen and 23 transfer students. Most of students, about 62 students, are from China, and the other student
Why Don’t You Use Group Study Rooms? When you should meet your study group members, where do you go? There are many good places that are available at CNU. Above of all, the most well-known place is the library. In the University Library (red), you can find group study rooms, a lounge and a book cafe
Europe, who does not yearn for that word which hides every romantic sense and sight? From the moment I confirmed my trip to Europe with 2010 Summer Worldwide Study Tour (WST) program operated by Chonnam National University, I could not stop thinking and dreaming about the journey. I was a Korean del