The CNU Library started to vote for the Book of the 2016 Gwangju and Jeonnam Read and Talks (GJRT), which is a community reading project. This project encourages people to read books and share their opinions with each other. It has been organized since 2013 and now it is one of the representative ca
Chonnam National University (CNU)’s Faculty Council held a professors’ vote regarding the presidential election system from April 4 to April 8. It has constantly pushed to maintain a direct election system despite the government policy to adopt an indirect election system in choosing the presidents
On March 29, the General Student Council (GSC) of CNU held a Students’ General Assembly at Bongji on Yongbong campus. 2,068 students attended, which is more than 1/10 of total number of students at CNU. Three agendas were passed by the students who participated. Each agenda was closely related to st
2016 CNU Club Exposition has been held around Bongji Fountain on March 16, which is for promoting a variety of clubs to freshmen at CNU. Many students dropped by the place and enjoyed the small events some clubs has prepared. This expo will be continued on March 17.
Chonnam Naional University’s Faculty Council held a public hearing to discuss a presidential election system for the university and a plan to reinforce the status of the faculty council in Yongbong Hall, Headquarters building at 2 p.m. on March 9. This hearing was progressed in two parts: In the fir
CNU held its 2016 Entrance Ceremony at the Gymnasium at 2 p.m. on February 29, 2016. At the ceremony, 6000 undergraduate and graduate students were admitted to the university and 174 students with excellent scores received the President’s Prize. President Jee Byung-moon gave a congratulatory speech
CNU students participated in international volunteering in Laos from December 23, 2015 to January 14, 2016. Since 2011, the international volunteering program successfully accomplished its purpose to help local residents live in better circumstances and to improve the growth of local communities in
The 64th First Graduation Ceremony was held at the Gymnasium at 10 a.m. in Gwangju and at 3 p.m. in Yeosu on February 26, 2016. At this ceremony, total of 4,049 students received degrees: 3,061 bachelor’s, 831 master’s and 157 doctoral degrees. President Jee Byung-moon encouraged graduate students t
Chonnam National University Faulty held a open forum improving the voting system of college presidents and strenghthening its status on December 2nd, 2015. Professors from natioal universities including Pusan National Univeristy, Gyeongsang National University, Gangwon National University, and Sunch
The "Cheongchun Baram" candidates won the elections for the 2016 General Student Council (GSC) on November 25th, 2015. Originally, voting for the 2016 GSC election began on November 24th, but it was extended due to a low voting participation. It has to be delayed until over more than 50% of voters
Voting for the 2016 GSC election began on November 24th, but it has to be extended due to low voter turnout until over more than 50% of voters to be approved.
The Central Election Management Commission of Chonnam National University held a public hearing on the election promises of the candidates for the 2016 General Students Council (GCS) on November 18th indoor of the Student Union I building. Jeong Sang-yeup (Senior, Faculty of Earth Systems and Enviro
The Central Election Management Committee (CEMC) at CNU confirms the candidates for the 48th General (Female) Student Council (GFSC) President and Vice President as of November 9th, 2015. Jeong Sang-yeup (Senior, Faculty of Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences) and Yu Chang-min (Senior, Faculty
On October 29th, international and Korean students enjoyed a festival to celebrate the 4th anniversary of CNU International Day. About 1,500 students and local residents were highly interested in the International Day Festival. Around Bongji, foreign students from 17 countries hosted 20 booths where
The CNU Business Incubation Center (CNUBIC) won the 2015 Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI) Incubator Award at the award ceremony held during the 2015 AABI General Assembly & International Conference on October 29th in Daegu. The AABI recognized remarkable results of the efficient busin
Students and professors in CNU's History Department protest a government plan to publish a state-authored history textbook, in front of the “Our Educational Goals Declaration” sculpture builtin front of the Humanities College building 2, on November 5th, 2015.
CNU hosts a festival celebrating its International Day on Oct. 29th, 2015. This event featured several booths around Bongji such as interanational cuisne, Korean traditional woodcraft, game experience, and a flea market.
The General Student Council of Chonnam National University (CNU) hosted 2015 Yongbong Daedong Festival from September 22nd to 24th. The main title of this festival was ‘Oh-Rak (Oh, Enjoy Yourself)’. It aimed to stay away from worries including employment and military, and have fun at the time of the
The Club ‘AUTO’ which belongs to the School of Mechanical Systems Engineering at CNU won the first prize for the Electricity Vehicle field in a Self-made Car Racing Competition for University Students. Also, another Club ‘AERO’ took third place in the same field. It is the largest competition hosted
CNU students have carried out international help and love for the last five years. Since 2011, an international volunteering program successfully accomplished its purpose to help local residents to have better living circumstances and to enhance the growth of local communities in underdeveloped coun