International and Korean students enjoyed cultural exchange activities and food from different countries at a venue to celebrate the 2022 International Day of CNU on November 17. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) organized the event in collaboration with the Language Education Center (LEC) w
The elections for the 2023 General Student Council (GSC) of CNU will be held online on Dec. 6. The Central Election Management Committee (CEMC) announced on November 5 that it will conduct the election in a non-contact way and the procedures for holding the election will be carried out in accordance
Chonnam National University (CNU) organized a venue to share the achievements of university-industry cooperation with local companies and residents from Nov. 8 to 10. The 2022 Tech Fair was held for the first time in three years at Yongji Hall since tech fairs over the past two years were held on me
“Yongbong Daedongpuri,” the annual festival at Chonnam National University (CNU), took place from September 21 to 22 after two years of absence due to COVID-19. The festival’s theme “7UP!” (Cheer Up!) was centered around two things: One was to celebrate CNU’s 70th anniversary and the other was to en
CNU's annual festival, so-called “Yongbong Daedongpuri,” has taken place from September 21 to 22 for two days with the tagline “7 Up!” (Cheer Up!) to encourage students. The festival’s main venue is the May 18 Square, and various booths such as food, outdoor activities, and experience booths have be
Earlier last month, one post grabbed students’ attention in the online community “Everytime.” It was that a student with a disability was looking for his/her supporter. It has probably made many students wonder how Chonnam National University (CNU) supports students with disabilities to have equal a
CNU is set to resume its annual festival fully face-to-face after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The so-called “Yongbong Daedongpuri” festival will take place from September 21 to 22 for two days with the tagline “7 Up!” (Cheer Up!) to encourage students. Kim Hyeon-ji (Senior, Dep
The General Student Club Association (GSCA) held the 2022 Fall Student Club Fair around Bongji on September 14.
CNU International Summer Session (ISS) 2022 successfully finished on July 20. International students had a farewell party that day, receiving awards for being outstanding participants and certificates of completion. Foreign professors were also given certificates of appreciation. During this session
On September 7, the Office of International Affairs hosted a sepecial event for for international students to celebrate "Chuseok" on Gwangju campus. Chuseok is Korean Thanksgiving Day which falls on August 15 of the lunar calendar.
A Chuseok event took place at the Global Lounge at the G&R Hub on September 7. The event organized by the Office of International Affairs and CNU International student Supporters (CIS) aimed to give international students an opportunity to experience one of Korea’s biggest holidays. With Chuseok jus
Chonnam National University (CNU) held its 2022 (70th) second commencement ceremony on August 26 and granted a total of 1,733 graduates with degrees, including 1,181 bachelor’s degrees, 413 master's degrees, and 139 doctorate degrees. Almost three years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, this
A closing ceremony for the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Korean Language program took place on August 16 in the Global & Research Hub at CNU. 21 U.S. students celebrated the end of an eight-week stay in Gwangju and during that time the students, selected by the U.S. Department of State, partic
Chonnam National University (CNU) has hosted the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Korean Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of State for eight years in a row. This year, 21 U. S. college and university students selected for the program have been learning Korean language and culture intensi
The Language Education Center at Chonnam National University has offered Korean language intensive courses to U. S. college and university students for eight years in a row. The 21 students, who was selected for a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program supported by the U.S. government, have opp
On June 27, international students from various countries had a first lecture of the International Summer Session (ISS) 2022 at Chonnam National University. It is the first in-person ISS in three years after online Summer Session in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. 27 International students f
Kim Ho-yeon’s “An Uncomfortable Convenience Store” was selected as the Book of the Year for the 2022 Gwangju and Jeonnam Read and Talk (GJRT). Chonnam National University (CNU) announced it at the ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of CNU’s foundation held at Minjumaru on June 8. CNU students and
The Department of Music at Chonnam National University celebrated the univerisity's 70th anniversary with Georges Bizet's "Carmen." The orchestra and chours consisted of students and alumni from the department performed the opera June 2 through Jun 4 at the University Auditorium, Minjumaru
Chonnam National University (CNU) held a "Green Bell Challenge" event to mark the 70th anniversary of its opening on June 8. The university members participated in the preliminary and final rounds of the quiz game between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at CNU Sports Center. The event that with Kwangju Bank sp
On June 8, Chonnam National University (CNU) celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding with a commemorative ceremony at the University Auditorium, Minjumaru. On the anniversary, CNU announced a brief report about its current state of development and declared a vision for the future of the univ