Sahmyook University Counseling Psychology Alumni Donate 10 Million Won
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Alumni of Sahmyook University's Graduate School of Counseling Psychology have donated 10 million won to their alma mater.
- The donation is part of the university's 'Touching Donation Relay' campaign celebrating its 120th anniversary.
- This follows a previous donation of 13 million won made by the same alumni group last year, highlighting their continued commitment to the university's development.
Alumni from Sahmyook University's Graduate School of Counseling Psychology have demonstrated their ongoing support for their alma mater by donating 10 million won. This contribution is part of the university's 'Touching Donation Relay' initiative, launched to commemorate its 120th anniversary and foster a culture of giving.
A total of 24 alumni participated in this collective effort, pooling their resources to support the university's growth. Dr. Im Young-ok, one of the participating alumni, shared the motivation behind the donation, emphasizing the profound gratitude felt towards their professors. She noted that beyond academic instruction, the professors served as exemplary role models for aspiring counselors, inspiring the alumni to contribute to the department and university's advancement.
The professors' grace during our studies was immense, and beyond teaching us knowledge, their examples as true counselors deeply moved us. We wanted to contribute even a little to the development of the department and our alma mater, so the alumni readily came together.
This is not the first time this group of alumni has shown such generosity. Last year, they collectively donated 13 million won to the university's development fund. Dr. Im expressed her hope that the joy and fulfillment derived from this act of sharing will inspire even more alumni to participate in future donation drives.
Sahmyook University President Je Hae-jong expressed his deep appreciation for the alumni's consistent and exemplary generosity. He acknowledged their proactive role in supporting the university's development during its 120th-anniversary milestone. The university is actively pursuing various initiatives as part of its anniversary celebration, aiming to build a strong foundation for future progress and innovation.
The alumni of the Counseling Psychology department have set a commendable precedent through their continuous giving. We are deeply grateful for their willingness to lead the way in supporting the university's development in commemoration of its 120th anniversary.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.