The Free Semester Program was first introduced at Chonnam National University in 2019, and it has been executed for six years this year. The purpose of the program is to help students get to know their interests and explore their capabilities through a range of learning activities. Over the last few
“Hot stove league,” which is the off-season in sports, especially in baseball, is the secondary league to the fans. During this time, all the club members prepare for the next regular season while training on their weak points, new strategies, and changing the composition of the players. Each team c
The Chonnam Tribune has published this page in collaboration with the members of student clubs at Chonnam National University since 2022. The ninth club is the Council Research Society, which studies parliamentarianism in association with the Dept. of Political Science and International Relations. –
On Oct. 7, 2023, the Israel-Hamas War began when the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a massive surprise assault in and around the Gaza Strip. Most media outlets and think tanks, a group of experts, concluded that Hamas initiated the war to sever the path toward normalization between Saudi
Applying to Drop Classes will begin from March 25 to 26. Students can change their schedules for the first week of each semester, but a few freshmen and exchange students are unfamiliar with this system. The university allows students to cancel classes for two days during the semester. Two specific
Renovation of the Library Annex has been delayed until March 31. This construction will rearrange the interior of the library, also called “Baekdo” (White Library) located behind Bongji, to enhance students’ learning environment. Until then, the 3rd and 4th floors of the building will be closed. Thi
April 10 General Election Day is one of the public holidays in Korea. There will be no school classes on that date, and make-up classes for classes that were not held because of the election will be scheduled on June 10. In addition, there are no classes on Buddha's Birthday, May 15, and Memorial Da
Microsoft 365 Storage Capacity Limits will be reduced on July 1. OneDrive users’ capacity previously changed to 100GB, but will be reduced to 10GB. The storage capacity on Outlook.com has changed to 50GB for existing users and 3GB for new users. It will be reduced to 3GB for all users equally next t
A Self-Driving Patrol Robot will have patrolled Yongbong campus by March 30. The small robot named “Patrover” works day and night, patrols outdoors, and detects emergencies such as fire, abnormal sounds, pedestrian falls, and more. It is charged and stored at the wireless charging station behind Yon
In Gwangju, which has a variety of cultural assets, some young people do cultural and artistic activities for their future. However, it may be difficult for them to have a sustainable career as a working artist in a local region because there are fewer opportunities and the infrastructure is not as
At the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Education announced a draft of the University Innovative Support plan for 2025 and 2026, and universities have also released a plan that they will expand the number of students who haven’t decided their major yet. Students will be admitted without a majo
As we embark on yet another academic year, it is essential to acknowledge the dynamic nature of education. Chonnam National University's students are not just passive recipients of knowledge; they are active participants in a vibrant exchange of ideas. Beyond the confines of traditional learning met
The youth’s political apathy is higher than in any other age group. The voter turnout reveals it. According to the National Election Commission, people in their 20s and 30s had a voter turnout of 59 percent and 57 percent in the 21st general election held in 2020, while people in their 40s, 50s, and
The Student Representative Meeting for the first half of 2024 was held at Minjumaru on March 11. Representatives of student autonomy organizations attended the meeting chaired by the president and vice president of the General Student Council (GSC).By Han Seung-hwan, EditorBae Mun-seong, Editor
The General Student Club Association (GSCA) held the 2024 Spring Student Club Fair at Bongji field from March 6 to 7. About 60 central clubs set up the booths, introducing their clubs and recruiting new members. Many students enjoyed visiting booths and joining promotional events, including quizzes,
The General Student Club Association (GSCA) held the 2024 Spring Student Club Fair around Bongji from March 6 to 7. About 60 central clubs set up the booths, introducing their clubs and recruiting new members. Many students came to enjoy visiting booths and joining promotional events, including quiz
The College of Humanities broke ground on the reconstruction of its new building and held a groundbreaking ceremony in front of the College of Humanities 1 building at 2 p.m. on March 6. The college is scheduled to complete the renovation of the building in 2025. The existing building was constructe
Over the winter vacation, the Chonnam National University (CNU) Press and Broadcasting Center covered the entrepreneurship support system at universities located in Singapore, which is a central country in Asia for start-ups and investment. Also, this content was produced as part of the 2023 Nationa
Chonnam National University (CNU) held an orientation session for invited exchange students for the first semester of this year at Cosmos Hall in the College of Engineering 4 building on February 29. Around 165 students from 25 nations, including China, France, the U.S., Malaysia, and the Republic o
Chonnam National University held the entrance ceremony for the class of 2024 at Minjumaru on Feb. 29. The number of new students is 5,151 for a bachelor’s degree, 1,268 for a master’s degree, and 264 for a doctoral degree, making the total number 6,683. During the ceremony, 18 freshmen and four grad