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Ajou’s LINC Project Group is graded ‘Excellent’ in evaluation for a second straight year and receives 4.8 billion won in funding for the year [16.05.24] Ajou University’s ‘Leaders in INdustry-college Cooperation (LINC)’ Project Group (Director Kyung Hee Choi) was graded ‘Excellent’ in the 2015 annual evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) for a second straight year. Based on the evaluation results, the Group will receive 4.8 billion won in project funding this year. On May 17th, MOE and NRF said that the University received an ‘Excellent’ grade in the Technical Innovation Segment – a nationwide competition – in the fourth annual evaluation for 2015. MOE and NRF carry out annual evaluations of achievements and plans of individual universities participating in the LINC Project and grant differential financial support based on the results. The University, which joined the LINC Project in 2014, was in its second year, and it ranked 5th in the Technical Innovation Segment among fifteen universities – most of them in their fourth year in the Project. Ajou is set to receive a total of 4.8 billion won for this year, including the basic project fund and performance-based incentives. LINC, which began in 2012, is a national project aimed at improving the competitiveness of domestic universities as well as local communities and corporations, by upgrading the quality of university education in line with the needs of industry. In 2014, Ajou joined the Technical Innovation Segment with other Seoul-based universities - Sogang and Hanyang – for a nationwide competition. The LINC Project has two categories - Technical Innovation for nationwide competition (15 universities) and Local Cooperation for provincial competition (42 universities) – and a total of 57 four-year universities are participating in the Project. MOE and NRF assign an 'Outstanding,' 'Excellent,' or 'Average' grade to the universities participating in the Project based on the annual evaluation. Regarding Ajou, MOE and NRF said "The University has well-prepared plans for industry and academia cooperation and has properly executed them in alignment with its own development plan. It also seeks sustainable development regarding cooperation with industries," adding, "The University stands out in patent education programs for sound capstone design courses and in operating other curricula involving industries, which leads to patent-related achievements, etc." MOE and NRF also favorably evaluated Ajou's system as being friendly to industry-academia cooperation and the academic organization reshuffled in line with industrial needs; the system to guide and support students who take on-site training subjects; the assistance to produce excellent graduates with expertise in technical innovation and the revamped curriculum reflecting industrial demands; and contribution to the local economy by promoting Ajou's Creative Research Town, etc. Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi (Professor of the Department of Software and Computer Engineering) said, "Ajou's LINC Project aims to foster creative convergence-oriented talents and shared growth with local industries. All the members at the University will continue to expand collaboration with businesses by commercializing its creative assets." Professor Choi added, "Such efforts will contribute to the prosperity of the University and the local community and foster excellent talents."
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Ajou holds the 'College of Engineering Freshmen Fair' [16.05.23] The 'Festival for All - Freshmen Fair,' which was co-hosted by the Department of Environmental and Safety Engineering, the Department of Civil System Engineering, and the Department of Transportation System Engineering under Ajou University, was held on the afternoon of May 18th at Woncheon Hall's Grand Auditorium. The Freshmen Fair was prepared as a part of the 'Hopeful Ajou' subject, which was newly introduced to help incoming students become familiar with the new environment and better plan for their four years at the University. The event was designed to assist them in forming a sense of unity with professors, seniors, and other students of their class and to get used to the class format focused on discussions, various activities, and participation. The Fair brought together 105 freshmen, seniors, and professors from three departments comprising a total of six teams – two teams from each department. Individual teams staged a variety of performances on that day after five weeks of preparation, including plays, musicals, singing (flash mob), and dances, covering six topics (college life, love, interpersonal relationship, wishes and dreams for the future, and employment). Young Jin Kim (freshman, Department of Transportation System Engineering) said, "It was great that I spent the last five weeks rehearsing a musical with classmates and upperclassmen, something I never experienced in high school. I am excited about my life as a university student." In his congratulatory message, Dean Sang Duk Lee of the College of Engineering said, "Professors in charge of the 'Hopeful Ajou' subject and active exchanges between freshmen and seniors made the Freshmen Fair possible. I hope that you have productive times at the University."
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Professional baseball team KT Wiz invites Ajou family to its home game [16.05.20] The KT Wiz, which is a new professional baseball team based in Suwon, invited the Ajou family to the Teacher's Day Series. Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim threw the first pitch and President Gyeong Jin Lee of the General Student Council served as the batter to open the game. About 700 Ajou people, including students, professors, and staff members from the University and the University Medical Center, were invited to the game between the KT Wiz and the LG Twins held on May 18th at the KT Wiz Park located in Jangan-gu, Suwon. A promotional video of Ajou was played on the stadium screen and the announcer interviewed President Kim before the game. Thundersticks representing the University were popular among spectators and Ajou's cheerleading team Cento staged a performance after the fifth inning. President Kim said, "Ajou University is seeking a 'Joyful Uprising' based on the values of challenge-taking, consideration for others, and a win-win spirit," adding, "I ask that the KT Wiz will also give not just wins, but happiness and joy to the citizens of Suwon." The event was a part of the KT Wiz 'Teacher's Day Series' (three-day home series vs. the LG Twins, May 17-19) to which the team invited students and other members from universities located in Suwon.
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Ajou's Dong Wook Kim awarded at the student paper contest organized by the Korea Society of IT Services [16.05.20] Ajou University's Dong Wook Kim (junior, Department of e-Business) won an award at the '4th Research Paper Contest on Ways to Promote Industrial Convergence Products & Services,' which was hosted by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology and the Korea National Industrial Convergence Center and organized by the Korea Society of IT Services. The award-winning papers were selected through a two-round evaluation and the award ceremony was held on May 18th at the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies building. Undergraduate and graduate students from across the country participated in the contest and the awards were presented in the Industrial Convergence Products & Services category, the Industrial Convergence Business Models category, and the Policies and Institutions Regarding Industrial Convergence category. Dong Wook Kim (guiding professor Ju Young Kang) from the University had the honor of receiving an award for his paper entitled "A Comparative Study of Work Satisfaction by Industries Utilizing Topic Modeling: Based on Reviews on Job Planet." Kim authored the paper after conducting research based on his ideas from his regular classes and Undergraduate Research activities. The Korea Society of IT Services (KITS) was established in 2001 and has contributed to the development of policies, strategies, and technological expertise for the advancement of IT service industries in South Korea. KITS has 16 committees that hold a variety of seminars and symposiums with experts, including Overseas Market Research, IT Convergence Research, Policies & Regulation Research, Broadcasting & Communications Research, Security Research, and Payment Calculation Research.
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The Talk Concert with Indonesian President and Ajou President Dong Yeon Kim is covered by Korea's major media outlets [16.05.18] The Talk Concert with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim, which was held at the University under the title of 'Game-Changing Revolution with Young People,' was covered by Korea's major media outlets. President Joko Widodo and President Kim talked about a range of topics during the event, including 'Dreams, hopes, and leadership,' 'Philosophical know-how for communication,' 'Advice for young people,' 'Exchange and cooperation between Korea and Indonesia in the era of Asia,' etc. The talk concert was held on the afternoon of May 17th in Yulgok Hall's Grand Auditorium. President Joko Widodo was born to a lower-class family in a small town and won the presidential election, in which the Indonesian ruling elite lost power for the first time. Ajou University President Kim is also a self-made man who rose to the position of minister in the Korean government after graduating from a commercial high school and a nightly college while working as the breadwinner for his family. President Joko Widodo and President Kim organized the talk concert to deliver messages of dreams and hopes to young people from the two countries based on their support for 'Game-Changing Revolution' being pursued by the University. Coverage of the event appeared in the Society page of The Chosun Ilbo and the People page of The Joongang Ilbo, and it made front page headlines in The Kyeongin Ilbo, etc.
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Indonesian President and Ajou's President Dong Yeon Kim hold 'Talk Concert: Game-Changing Revolution' [16.05.17] Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is on a state visit to South Korea, and Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim held 'Talk Concert: Game-Changing Revolution with Young People' at the University. The event, which was held on the afternoon of May 17th at Yulgok Hall's Grand Auditorium, was attended by about 500 people, including students from the University, Indonesian students in Korea, and high school students in Suwon. Also in attendance were local leaders, including Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Kyung Pil Nam and Suwon City Mayor Tae Young Yeom, and businesspeople. President Joko Widodo was born to a lower-class family in a small town and won the presidential election, in which the Indonesian ruling elite lost power for the first time. Ajou University President Kim is also a self-made man who rose to the position of minister in the Korean government after graduating from a commercial high school and a nightly college while working as the breadwinner for his family. President Joko Widodo and President Kim organized the talk concert to deliver messages of dreams and hopes to young people from the two countries based on their support for 'Game-Changing Revolution' being pursued by the University. The one-hour-long event discussed such topics as 'Dreams, hopes, and leadership,' 'Philosophical know-how for communication,' 'Advice for young people,' 'Exchange and cooperation between Korea and Indonesia in the era of Asia,' etc. President Joko Widodo said, "I had many difficulties since I was born to and raised by carpenter parents in a small town along the river," adding, "My family was poor and I knew I had disadvantages. Therefore, I studied much harder than other friends and often stayed up all night working as a young furniture businessman." President Joko Widodo went on to say, "It is important to learn not just from the classes at school, but from your experiences in life," advising, "I ask that you 'listen carefully' to what others around you tell you, including family members and friends, and build broad experiences during vacations or holidays." He stated that he tries to find solutions on the scene at work because he can understand the difficulties people have while talking with them, which helps him to come up with solutions. When asked for advice from a young businessman seeking to enter Indonesia, President Joko Widodo said, "Recent economic reforms have considerably streamlined the procedures for foreign companies to invest in Indonesia," adding, "I will give you my phone number and call me if you find responses from related institutions inadequate." President Dong Yeon Kim said, "President Joko Widodo has confronted many challenges with unwavering resolution and determination and risen to today's position with a warm heart and excellent leadership," adding, "Therefore, he is a great role model for young people not just from Korea and Indonesia, but from many other countries in the world." The talk concert was co-hosted by the University, the Asia Journalist Association (AJA), and The AsiaN. Prior to the main event, President Joko Widodo received the 'AJA Award 2016' from the Asia Journalist Association. Regarding the presentation of the Award, AJA said, "We acknowledge that President Joko Widodo is turning Indonesia into Asia's model country after taking office by combating corruption and implementing political reforms, etc."
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A delegation led by China's Communist Party Secretary Wang Li Tong for Caofeidian District visits Ajou [16.05.17] A delegation led by Communist Party Secretary Wang Li Tong for the Caofeidian District, China, visited Ajou University on the afternoon of May 17th. The 13-member delegation included officials from the Caofeidian District, the Synergy Development Institute for the Caofeidian District, the Korea-China-Japan Economic Development Association, and Bao Tong Company. President Dong Yeon Kim greeted the delegates in front of Yulgok Hall at around 2 p.m. upon their arrival and talked with them for about 20 minutes. President Kim said, "I feel sorry that I can have only a limited time with you because of the visit of the Indonesian President later today," adding, "I look forward to seeing the development of the Caofeidian District in person next time." Secretary Wang said, "I want to thank you for welcoming us despite your busy schedule," adding, "I would like to have extensive cooperation with Ajou University." The delegation then introduced the Caofeidian District in a meeting with Chairman Ho Seok Choo of the Daewoo Educational Foundation and President of the University Medical Center and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Hee Sug Ryu. Officials from the University also briefed the delegates about Ajou and the University Medical Center and the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation. Secretary Wang said, "The Caofeidian District is one of the areas with the highest potential for development in China," adding, "The local government is seeking a virtuous economic circle by actively attracting universities and improving the quality of education in general." He went on to emphasize, "I am eager to attract excellent higher educational institutions and medical centers like Ajou." The delegation concluded their visit with a tour of the University Medical Center facilities.
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President Dong Yeon Kim and students from Ajou participate in the Seoul Forum [16.05.15] President Dong Yeon Kim and about 230 students from Ajou University participated in the '2016 Seoul Forum,' which was organized by The Seoul Economic Daily. The Forum was held on May 11th and the 12th at the Shilla Hotel under the theme 'Artificial Intelligence & Bio: The Next Korea.' Six sessions took place in the following order: 'AI & Humanoid Robots,' 'Self-Driving Cars,' 'Wearable Robots & VR,' 'Drone & Robot Advisers,' 'Discover a Secret of Human Life (Red Bio),' and 'Open the Era of Bio-Economy (Bio Healthcare).' Ajou University Professor Kam Dong Gun (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering) joined the panel discussion of the first session as a renowned artificial intelligence expert in South Korea. President Kim appeared onstage with greetings on the 12th prior to the third session and introduced Paran Semester saying, "There is an English proverb, ‘A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.' Ajou University is encouraging students to take on challenges and find what they really want to do by allowing them to earn credits through their desired activities," adding, "I hope that the Forum will be an opportunity for the participants here to meet the challenges of the rise of artificial intelligence and bio." The University students invited to the event were able to listen to lectures at all the sessions free of charge.
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The ‘Conversation with Professors’ event is held at Ajou to celebrate Teacher’s Day [16.05.13] On the occasion of Teacher’s Day on May 15th, the ‘Conversation with Professors’ event was held on the lawn in front of Ajou University's Seongho Hall. It marked the ninth annual event of its kind, which is designed to provide students and professors with opportunities for casual conversations outside the classroom. About 100 people, including the President, professors, and students from the University, took part through prior applications on the University website for ten days from May 3rd. Students attached carnation corsages to the professors along with offering their words of appreciation and enjoying conversations with professors in a relaxed setting. Earlier in the day, President Dong Yeon Kim had a luncheon with students from the General Student Council to commemorate Teacher’s Day. President Kim suggested, "We can have different views, but let us understand each other and strive for the development of the University." Students said, "We will relay student opinions to the University as they are," expressing their appreciation to the President by saying, "We are pleased to see the University continue its development."
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The ceremony for launching the Unification Education Council for Southern Gyeonggi Province and a related workshop are held at Ajou [16.05.13] On the afternoon of May 12th, the ceremony for launching the Unification Education Council for Southern Gyeonggi Province and a related workshop were held at Ajou University's College Academic Building. President Dong Yeon Kim of the University is serving as the Chairman of the Council. The ceremony began with the presentation of Certificates of Appointment to 48 members of the Council, followed by a welcome speech by President Kim and congratulatory remarks by Director Seung Hun Jung of the Faculty Department from the Institute of Unification Education. In April, Ajou University was designated as the Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province by the Institute for Unification Education under the Ministry of Unification in the '2016 Regional Unification Education Centers Project.' Through the Project, President Kim is leading unification education programs as the Chairman of the Unification Education Council for Southern Gyeonggi Province. The Unification Education Center for Southern Gyeonggi Province is set to provide local citizens and students with opportunities to easily access unification-related programs, including Unification Lectures Involving Citizens, a Lecturing Tour for Local Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and First-hand Experiences of Unification, etc. In addition, Ajou plans to contribute to building local unification infrastructure by spreading unification-related opinions among citizens through expert forums and workshops with the Unification Education Council members. President Kim said, "I would like to lead unification education in a pleasant and meaningful way by utilizing Ajou's strength in fact-based research so that it can help our local community in a realistic manner," adding, "I look forward to the efforts, enthusiasm, and support from the members of the Unification Education Council here as unification messengers." In his congratulatory remarks, Director Jung said, "I hope that the Council members will spread meaningful education throughout the community under the initiative of Ajou University." A workshop followed the ceremony, with professors and staff members from the University in attendance. During the workshop, Dr. Doo Hyeon Cha, a Special Advisor to Gyeonggi Provincial Government on International Policies and Visiting Researcher for the Korea Institute for National Unification, gave a lecture entitled "Unification Education Tasks in Korean Society: How to Overcome the Ideological Camps." After the lecture, participants actively exchanged their views during a Q&A session. Dr. Cha previously worked as Director for Exchanges and Cooperation at the Korea Foundation, Leader of the Crisis Management Team at Cheong Wa Dae, and a researcher at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses.
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Interim exchange for Ajou's Paran Semester is held under the title of ‘Share Challenges & Experiences’ [16.05.13] On the afternoon of May 12th, an interim exchange for Ajou's Paran Semester was held under the title of ‘Share Challenges & Experiences’ at the Ajou University Outdoor Theater and Yulgok Hall's Video Conference Room. In the first part of the event held in the Video Conference Room, Paran Semester participants presented their activities and answered questions from others. Yeong Lim Ji (Department of Culture and Contents), a member of Team Shinabro participating in Paran Semester with web-based dramas, served as the MC. The presentations were given by eight students representing their respective teams. They introduced their teams' tasks and explained their progress so far, their main challenges, and their plans going forward, etc. Participants then shared their ideas and views in a casual setting. The second part was a beer party held at the Outdoor Theater. Students continued their exchanges over beer and chicken provided by Oriental Beer and Harim – both partner companies for Paran Semester. In his greetings, President Dong Yeon Kim cited The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, saying, "As Paran Semester participants, you are pioneers who chose not to follow the typical course of our society, but to confront challenges by taking the road not taken by others." President Kim went on to say, "I hope that many more Ajou students will join you for such a journey without fearing adventure and challenge."
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