International students from more than 25 countries gathered for the International Summer Session (ISS) 2019 at Chonnam National University (CNU). During the orientation program held in the Cosmos Hall at 10 a.m. on June 24, they watched video about CNU, Korean history, and opportunities that the ISS
On June 19, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) held a graduation farewell party for international students who will graduate from Chonnam National University (CNU) in August this year. Students attending the event shared their outstanding experiences that they have gained during their academi
A Finnish student at Chonnam National University won the gold prize in the essay contest on foreigner’s life in Korea to celebrate the 12th Together Day in 2019. The Ministry of Justice’s Immigration Office in Yeosu hosted the competition for foreign residents with the purpose of building an environ
As the Book of the Year for the 2019 Gwangju and Jeonnam Read and Talk (GJRT), Jeong Hye-shin’s “You Are Right” was selected. CNU announced it at the ceremony to mark the 67th anniversary of the foundation held at Minjumaru on June 5. The residents of Gwangju City and Jeonnam Province voted for the
Chonnam National University (CNU) celebrated the 67th anniversary of its founding with a celebration ceremony on June 5. About 500 people including CNU President, CNU Alumni Association President, faculty, alumni and staff members attended the ceremony held at Minjumaru on Yongbong campus. The unive
High school students gained valuable experience having factual information and consultations on college majors and admissions at Chonnam National University (CNU). The 2019 College Fair for high school students took place on Yongbong campus from May 31 to June 1. In the fair, 17 colleges and 94 majo
CNU students shared information about off-campus activities and had a fun time at ‘Happy Booth Day’ event on May 29 around Bongji between 1 pm to 5 pm. The program aimed to promote a variety of off-campus activities and gave student a chance to become vendors at a flea market on campus. Some student
Chonnam National University President Jeong Byung-seok lights incense after laying flowers at a memorial altar at the May 18 National Cemetery to mark the 39th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement on May 15.
The residents of Gwangju City and Jeonnam Province voted for the Book of the Year for the 2019 Gwangju and Jeonnam Read and Talk (GJRT) program from April 22 to May 17. The Book Selection Committee was comprised of 17 members and included professors, journalists and librarians, they chose five books
Starting with Uzbekistan Day on April 18, the Global Education Center (GEC) has organized special events for the 2019 International Culture Day to introduce foreign students' countries and their cultures to Yeosu campus. On April 18, participants who attended the Uzbekistan Day event had a chance t
The College of Education hosted the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Education Convergence Center (ECC) on April 30. The ceremony was successfully held on the first floor of ECC and proceeded with 200 attendants including Jeong Byung-seok, the president of Chonnam National University and
Kim Nam-ju Memorial Hall was opened on May 3 in the College of Humanities building 1 at Chonnam National University (CNU). Kim Nam-ju is a Korean national poet who dedicated himself to fulfilling democracy in Korea and liberating Korean people from dictatorship. Kim Yang-hyun, a professor of the Dep
Students are not happy with the learning environment at Chonnam National University (CNU). They have expressed their discontent over dust and noise from construction sites on Yongbong campus, but no visible measures have been taken. Students also demanded to replace and update lecture room facilitie
The College of Social Science at Chonnam National University (CNU) opened the Yun Sang-won Memorial Hall and Road on the first floor of the college building on May 2. Many visitors participated in the opening ceremony including his family members and they commemorated the struggle and sacrifice of M
The language exchange program between international and local students on Yeosu campus started on March 25. The Office of Administrative Affairs held the orientation session for 40 students selected to participate in the program on April 2. It aims to promote cultural exchanges between students from
Chonnam National University (CNU) has reorganized its undergraduate liberal arts curriculum 2019-2022 in order to offer students the flexibility to choose courses that will enhance students’ learning and critical thinking abilities. However, this curriculum revision caused many students to experienc