Chonnam National University (CNU)’s Public Relations Department held a photo exhibition showcasing pictures of CNU through the years in relation to its 60th anniversary. “Today will be remembered as we step to the new world”, said President Kim Yoon-soo in the opening speech. Many photos related wit
An accident, as one dictionary definition tells it, is something undesirable and unfortunate, but by all means, something unintentional as well. Prima facie, it is something inevitable where pointing fingers is a hard process, sometimes even impossible. However, having the ability to practice full c
Choi Il-goo, the anchor of MBC’s ”Weekend News”, visited Chonnam National University (CNU) on May 1st. He delivered a lecture entitled with “Do Things You Do Not Need to Do” for about two hours at 3 pm at Yongjigwan. Many people including students from the Department of Communication filled with the
Korean traditional music group “Hwaibudong” at the Chonnam National University (CNU) met Brent Byers, Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on April 18th. “The U.S. Embassy contacted our group first. They got information about our group through media and interested in Hw
The 2012 German Educational Fair, hosted by Department of German Language and Literature and the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at Chonnam National University (CNU)’s was held last April 6th. The fair and special event to celebrate German Day at CNU proceeded from 10 a.m. to 5 o’clock p.m. on
Ahn Chull-soo, who is the dean of Seoul National University Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology and possible candidate for the next presidential election, delivered a special lecture at Chonnam National University (CNU) on April 3rd. During the lecture titled “The Future of Gwangju
The online system for course registration has been always an issue at Chonnam National University, especially at the beginning of this semester many students experienced confusion and difficulties. When registering for classes they became frustrated because they could not register for compulsory cla
2012 Chonnam National University (CNU) International Education Fair (IEF), hosted by the Office of International Affairs (OIA), was held on the first floor of Yongbong Hall on March 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. This is the second annual IEF at CNU. Almost thirty organizations were taken part of thi
Park Mi-ra (Junior, School of Economics), an exchange student of CNU dispatched to Tanzania last February, 2012, died in a car accident on March 10th around 21:30 H East African Time (February 11, 2012 05:30 H Korean Standard Time). She was hit by a car around the Saibaba Area in Tabata, Tanzania on
After two elections, an emotionally-driven electorate chairing committee, endless debates and discussions, and even a lawsuit, the 2012 GSC Elections has been one of the most controversial elections for years. What we see is the nonchalant tune of each side aiming for the position, raising their voi
The first day of the counting of ballots started peacefully and the 2012 General Female Student Council President-elect and Vice President-elect where declared unanimously by the CEMC. 120 votes were counted in favor of Action’s Hwang Su-geyong (President) and Jeong You-su (Vice President) The votin
The comedy Les Précieuses Ridicules was played on November 24th at the Creative Drama Art Hall around Chonnam National University (CNU) intersection by professors and students of the Dept. of French Language and Literature, CNU. This play was to celebrate ’The Day of the Department of French
The decision of the Central Election Management Committee (CEMC) to have a re-election for the General Student Council (GSC) is creating controversy amongst parties involved and CNUians alike. “We have decided to hold a re-election with the tabular difference between two candidates smaller than the
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:00PMLid covers protected with fingerprints of Election Committee Members were lifted and the ballots were counted one by one in front of the eager members of the two parties running for the 2011 General Student Council Elections today at Yongbong Hall. The results hav
Kang Man-gil, Korea University emeritus professor, received the fifth Hugwang Kim Dae Jung Academic Award on November 3rd at Chonnam National University (CNU). He is a celebrated scholar who studied Korean modern history to get rid of colonial history. Professor Kang especially focused on the reunif
The 2011 GSC, ‘Junsul’, Is Required to Have Responsibility By Lee Ji-song, Tribune Reporter The 2011 General Student Council (GSC) also known as the “Junsul”, which claims to advocate anti-political activism, has created new slogans and policies on some matters relating to students
A multicultural project, ‘Put Your Story’ was held from September 29th to 30th in front of Bongi at Chonnam National University (CNU). The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism supported the project at CNU for the first time. The project targeted foreign students who were usually alienated from sc
CNU Is Preparing for Its 60th Anniversary By Han Su-yeon, Tribune Reporter Next year is the 60th birthday of Chonnam National University (CNU), which was founded on June 9th 1952. To commemorate the past 60 years, CNU organized the Preparatory Committee of 60th Anniversary Events a
CNU Became a Space for Human Rights Activists. The 2011 Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School (GAHRFS) was held at the Law School of Chonnam National University (CNU). The program was held in Seoul from August 8th to 12th, and it continued in Gwangju from August 13th to 25th. The GAHRFS was sponsor
CNU ISS Needs to Be Differentiated from Other Universities’ By Rigoberto Banta Jr., Tribune Reporter This year serves as Chonnam National University (CNU)'s third year of providing the International Summer Session (ISS). The ISS is a program where CNU students and international st