Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University held a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary

- On the 7th at the conference room in Administration Bldg. … Academic awards, Research Rookies awards, etc.

△ Academic committee members including President Jang Young-Soo, award winners, and attendees of the opening ceremony are taking commemorative photos in front of the administration building. ⓒPhoto Lee Sung-Jae (PR Team)

On the morning of May 7th, Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-Soo) held a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary in the conference room on the 2nd floor of the administration building.

The event on this day, which was held ahead of the school's anniversary on May 10th, was conducted simply with the attendance of only the university president and award-winning representatives to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19.

At the opening ceremony, President Jang Young-Soo said, "As the first university in Busan with the oldest history in the region, our university has produced numerous talents that became the cornerstone of the modernization of Korea. As a result, it has grown into a leading national university that contributes to the development of the region and the country today and as a global university where students from more than 70 countries study together."

He continued, "The efforts we are promoting today under the banner of 'New Beginning, New Inspiration' is aimed at making our university stand out as a global university and a specialized university dedicated to a new leap forward for humanity," adding, "We know that innovation comes with pain. Recognizing that suffering is a valuable journey for future generations of Pukyong, let us endure, adapt, and take a step forward for innovation."

On this day, 3 people, including Professor Joo Dong-Beom (Dept. of Lifelong Education and Counseling), Professor Kim Gun-Do (Dept. of Microbiology), and Professor Wang Je-Pil (Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering), contributed to academic development by publishing excellent papers in domestic and international journals on the '25th Academic Award of Pukyong National University.' In addition, Professor Lee Min-Gyu (Graduate School of Management of Technology), Professor Sohn Yoon-Seok (Dept. of Environmental Engineering), and Professor Park Yi-Seul (Dept. of Chemical Engineering) received the Research Rookies Award.

The recipients of the 13th Industry-Academic Cooperation Award of Pukyong National University, awarded to those who have contributed to the development of industry-university cooperation, such as joint research and technology transfer, were Professor Ahn Sang-Wuk (Division of International and Area Studies), Professor Lee Chang-Hee (Dept. of Mechanical Shipbuilding Convergence Engineering), Professor Kwak Ki-Ho (Graduate School of Management of Technology), and Professor Kim Kwon-Hoo (Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering).

Along with this, 10 professors, including Professor Shim Kil-Bo (Dept. of Food Science and Technology), received the Award of University Development Contributor and Professor Park Won-Gyu (Dept. of Marine Biology), Professor Ahn Sang-Wuk (Division of International and Area Studies), and Park Jin-Wook (Chief Director, Division of General Administration) were awarded the Alumni Association Award.

As long-term service contributors, 20 faculty members, including Professor Kwon Oh-Boong (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering), received a 30-year long-term service award, and 10 faculty members, including Professor Lee Jae-Yong (Dept. of Architectural Engineering), received a 20-year long-term service award. The students' special reward was awarded to 32 students, including Jeong In-Hyeok (Dept. of Marine Bio-materials and Aquaculture). <Pukyong Today>

△ President Jang Young-Soo is giving a speech at anniversary ceremony.

△ President Jang Young-Soo and the participants are visiting Baekyong Tower and taking commemorative photos before the anniversary ceremony.

△  Participants of the ceremony are pledging national courtesy.

△ President Jang Young-Soo is awarding an academic award.

△ Chairman Lee Seung-Cheol of Pukyong Alumni Association is awarding an alumni association award.

△Chairman Lee Seung-Cheol of Pukyong Alumni Association, who attended the school anniversary ceremony, delivers a congratulatory address.