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Sangji University Celebrates 71st Anniversary, Honors Staff and Alumni

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sangji University celebrated its 71st anniversary with a ceremony honoring faculty and alumni for their contributions to the university's development.
  • The event included awards for long-serving and outstanding staff, a donation from the alumni association, and congratulations to alumni elected in recent local elections.
  • University leadership expressed commitment to continued growth and regional contribution, emphasizing collaboration among students, faculty, alumni, and the community.

Sangji University marked its 71st anniversary on June 10th with a ceremony held at the main building's auditorium. The event brought together key figures including the chairman of the Sangji Educational Foundation, the president of the alumni association, and the provincial vice governor, alongside faculty and students.

71 years is not a short time, but in terms of university history, Sangji University is still in its youth with great potential for growth. It will become a more developed and growing university when students, faculty, alumni, and the local community work together.

โ€” Park Geo-yongFoundation Chairman Park Geo-yong's congratulatory speech during the 71st anniversary ceremony.

The celebration recognized the dedication of its staff and alumni. Long-service awards were presented to faculty and employees who have committed 15 to 35 years to the university's development and student cultivation. Outstanding faculty and staff also received commendations, with awards for teaching and research excellence.

A significant moment was the alumni association's donation of 30 million won to support the university's development and educational environment. The association also expressed gratitude to alumni who contributed to the "Naming Sheet" fundraising project. Additionally, newly elected alumni to local government positions were honored with congratulatory bouquets.

Sangji University is a representative private institution in Gangwon Province that has nurtured talent needed by the local community and contributed to regional development through industry-academia cooperation and volunteer activities. We hope it will continue to grow as a hub of regional innovation that designs the future of the region together and responds to the challenges of the times.

โ€” Yeo Jung-hyupGangwon Province Vice Governor Yeo Jung-hyup's congratulatory speech at the anniversary event.

University leadership shared their vision for the future. Foundation Chairman Park Geo-yong described Sangji as being in its "youthful phase" with great potential for growth, stressing the importance of collective effort. Vice Governor Yeo Jung-hyup highlighted Sangji's role as a leading private institution in Gangwon Province, nurturing talent and contributing to regional development. Acting President Park Gwi-gan pledged to build a university that grows with the region and makes students proud of their choice.

Sangji's 71 years are a history of effort built by alumni and members in their respective positions. We will build a university that grows with the region and designs its own future even in changing times, a university where students can be proud to choose Sangji.

โ€” Park Gwi-ganActing President Park Gwi-gan's remarks during the 71st anniversary celebration.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.