2019 CNU festival “CNU Festa” was held for three days from September 24 to 26 on Yongbong campus. A variety of programs managed by the Central Operation Committee comprised of student council presidents in colleges lead students’ participation in those activities. Diverse food stands were establishe
Jung Hye-shin, psychiatrist and author of the book You Are Right gave a speech at the ‘One Book Talk Concert’ at Yongji-gwan on September 26. It was chosen as the Book of the Year for the 2019 Gwangju and Jeonnam Read and Talk (GJRT) organized by the CNU Library. During the talk concert held under t
Four undergraduate and graduate students at Chonnam National University won awards in the 2019 English Essay Contest. The awards ceremony was held in the office of the Dean of Student Affairs on the second floor of the University Administration building at 4 p.m. on November 11. The Winners are Gim
On September 11, a traditional culture event for international students took place in front of Minjumaru on Gwangju campus. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) organizes the event every year to celebrate Seollal, Chuseok and help international students understand Korean culture. International
The 2019 Fall Student Club Fair took place from September 9 to 11 around Bongji. More than 70 of recognized central clubs ran their booths to give information about club activities for promoting their clubs and recruiting new members. Each club prepared for the club fair to attract students in its o
Newly incoming international students took part in the orientation session for them held on August 31 on Gwangju and Yeosu campuses respectively. About 120 new undergraduate and graduate international students attended the session and received explanations about academic affairs from staff members i
Chonnam National University (CNU) established a new college to adopt the new educational requirements in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution on September. The newly created College of AI Convergence, which is dedicated to foster high-quality AI experts, is comprised of four interdisciplinary ma
Local and international students from 20 countries around the world completed the CNU International Summer Session (ISS) 2019 successfully. CNU hosted the farewell ceremony and party for the students and professors who participated in the ISS program on July 19. During the four-week session from Jun
CNU has offered film screenings series “#Green Days_Cinema” for students and local residents every Friday night since August 23. The program aimed to encourage CNU students and residents to go through cultural experiences together and share the vitality of campus culture by watching a movie full of
Chonnam National University (CNU) held the 67th Second Graduation Ceremony on August 26 on Gwangju campus. A total of 1,653 graduates received their degrees: 1,240 Bachelor’s, 295 Master’s and 117 Doctoral degrees. More than 1,000 guests including President Jeong Byung-seok, faculty members, student
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