DKU NEWS

Nonscheduled Admissions for 2013 Closed (Jukjeon Campus 13.72:1, Cheonan Campus 13.79:1)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:48:14 +0900

Jukjeon Campus (Nonscheduled 1st, 2nd: 13.72:1 (recruiting 1,406 / 19,285 applicants) Cheonan Campus (Nonscheduled 1st): 13.79:1 (recruiting 1.072 / 14,774 applicants) As Korea has limited the number of application filing times for nonscheduled admissions to 6, the competition rate has dropped slightly from last year’s rate. According to the results of applications on September 11th, Jukjeon Campus recorded a competitive rate of 13.72:1 and Cheonan Campus recorded a competitive rate of 13.79:1. (2nd application period for nonscheduled admission is in November) 19,285 hopefuls applied for 1,406 spots in Jukjeon Campus, while 14,774 applied for 1,072 spots in Cheonan. In reflection of test-takers’ interest in essay exams and aptitude exams, students applying for 2nd nonscheduled admissions at Jukjeon Campus (essay exam) showed a competition rate of 24.64:1, while students applying for 1st nonscheduled admissions at Cheonan Campus showed 24.16:1. [Go to Competition Rate Status for Nonscheduled Admissions for Academic Year 2013] ▶ Dankook University’s Competition Rate Status Jukjeon Campus Cheonan Campus Recruiting Applicants Competition Rate Recruiting Applicants Competition Rate 1,406 19,285, 13.75 1,072 14,774 13.79 2nd Nonscheduled Admissions, General Type (Essay) 24.63:1 1st Nonscheduled Admissions, General Type 24.16:1 School of Journalism and Communications (Admissions Officer Special Admissions) 17.6:1 Counseling (1st Nonscheduled, General) 18:1 School of Journalism and Communications (2nd Nonscheduled, General) 42:1 School of Theater and Film (Theater: Acting) (1st Nonscheduled, General) 147.58:1 Department of Materials Science and Engineering (1st Nonscheduled, General) 33:1 Department of Computer Science (1st Nonscheduled, General) 33:1 Department of Practical Music (Vocal) (1st Nonscheduled, General) 459:1 (recruiting 3 / 1,378 applicants)

Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering Achieves Highest Grade in Stage Evaluation

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:28:28 +0900

Selected as No. 1 Pharmaceutical College Research Center Support Business by MEST (Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Dankook University’s Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (Institute Director Professor Kim Hye-won) achieved the highest grade in the Stage Evaluations and showed outstanding research results. The DKU Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering which is executing MEST’s University’s Main Research Center Support Business advanced to No.1 as it received the highest score in the pharmaceutical field in the Stage Evaluations in its 1st stage from 2009 to Aug. 2012. As a result, the Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering will be supported with 1,835,000,000 won of government funds - a 5% increase over the original amount promised for the 2nd stage of research for the next 3 years starting from Sep. 2012, and a total of 2,735,000,000 won including the university’s matching funds will be input for the research business. The Institute is focusing on the tissue restoration of damaged bones, teeth and central nerves, and its goal is to put the technology into practical use through clinical trials after securing original technology to perfectly restore damaged tissue by controlling miscellaneous environments of imitating body tissues. The institute is focusing on convergence research of bio materials, stem cells and body factors for successful research. A total of 50 researchers including 12 professors majoring in body materials, biomedicine, physiology, chemistry, materials engineering, biochemistry, and rehabilitative medicine along with 8 full time researchers are participating in the research project. The institute has published about 200 research papers in international academic journals, and it also has 50 domestic and international patents. Also, to train professionals and to exchange academic research with overseas scholars, the institute is executing joint research with 13 leading organizations overseas including the Dental Research Institute of the University of London and the Life Engineering Research Institute of the College of Engineering of Catalunya University of Spain. Last year, it even won a contract (research fund of about 40 million Korean won) for an international joint assignment for the Australian government with the College of Pharmacy of the University of Sydney. Director of Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering Kim Hye Won said “With the university’s support for the BT specialization strategy of Cheonan Campus, unification research between disciplines has been drawing successful results,” said Kim Hye-won, Director of the Institute. The institute “will focus on securing original technology and training outstanding scholars while research on tissue regeneration engineering is receiving attention as elderly society is increasing worldwide.” * (Reference) Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering Homepage: www.itren.kr

Dankook University Receives Industry-University Collaboration Contributor Award

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 02:26:26 +0900

Our university received the Industry-University Collaboration Contributor Award presented by the Director of MEST in recognition of its contributions in technological innovation for small and medium size businesses through Industry-university collaboration. The Korea SMBA (Small and Medium Business Association) presented the Industry-University Collaboration Contributor Award to organizations and individuals who have contributed to national industry development with industry-university collaboration and technology innovation at the opening ceremony of the 13th Small and Medium Business Technology Innovation Competition held at COEX, Seoul on Nov. 5th at 10am. Our university, recipient of the award presented by the director of MEST, has operated a Small and Medium Business Industry-University Collaboration Center at Cheonan Campus since 1997 and has contributed to the research development and the growth of the competitiveness of local firms. The center has input 6.6 billion won of research funds and executed 153 research assignments with 170 small and medium businesses. It also has obtained 54 intellectual property rights, developed 92 prototypes and improved 148 procedures. Our university has been recognized before, including receiving an award presented by the Secretary of State at the 4th Small and Medium Business Technology Innovation Competition held in 2003 and being selected as the best university (Chungnam Region) for Industry-University Collaboration in 2007. In this year’s competition, a total of 10 organizations and 31 individuals were selected for the Industry-University Collaboration Contributor Award among other organizations and individuals who have contributed to the technology development and resolution of technological difficulties of small and medium businesses through 3 stages of evaluation by the Korea Association of Industry Academy and Research Institute and a review by the official evaluation committee of the SMBA. ▶ Lee Gye-gyung, Vice President of Industry-University Collaboration (center) receiving award on behalf of DKU

DKU Musical Majors Win Grand Prize in National University Musical Festival

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:16:02 +0900

Performed Musical in the 2012 Let’s Go Musical Festival; Awarded Grand Prize just two years after in 2010. Musical majors in the Department of Performance and Film performed the musical at the “2012 Let’s Go Musical Festival” on August 26 at Uijeongbu Arts Center and won the Grand Prize (Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Prize). A total of 21 teams participated in the festival, and 7 teams were selected to compete in the final round. Dankook University won the Grand Prize and was praised for performing with the essence of black comedy by staging 1930s Berlin. In addition, Han Kyu-jeong (Senior, Department of Performance and Film), who played the MC in the musical, was awarded the Best Performance Award. This is the third time Dankook University has won the Grand Prize at the Let’s Go Musical Festival, and it has been just two years since winning top honors with the musical in 2010. Han, who received the Best Performance Award, was also the winner of the Best Performance Award at the Daegu Musical Awards. He is the first to win both performance awards within the same year. “By differentiating our version of from the commercial Broadway musical, we tried to interpret it in a new way and present new attractions that we can all relate to,” said Producer Park Sung-yoon (Senior, School of Theater and Film). is the story of an American writer, Cliff, and his roommate, Sally, in a cabaret in Berlin under the rule of the Nazis in the 1930s. The story portrays the reality that people face due to changes in the political ideology and confusion in their values. Under the production of Hol Prince, it was premiered in 1966 at the Broadhurst Theater on Broadway and since has become one of the longest running musicals with over 8000 shows in over 30 years. Starting with the 1966 version, a recent revival version was made in 1998, and director Bob Fosse made it into a movie. It is considered one of the best musicals on Broadway with dozens of Tonys and Oscars. Dankook University’s Musical Theater Major in the School of Theater and Film is the first of its kind among universities in Korea. It was opened in 2001 and has achieved excellent results in various musical competitions. It has also become a representative musical education institute in Korea with solid skills based on a systematic curriculum. ▶ Performance of Dankook University’s

2012 Retirement Ceremony for Faculty Held

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:11:27 +0900

The 2012 Faculty Retirement Ceremony was held. Dankook University (President Chang Ho-sung) hosted the faculty retirement ceremony on Aug. 20 at 11am at the auditorium in Humanities Hall in Jukjeon Campus. Thirteen people including 6 professors and 7 staff members were honorably retired. The retirees were awarded various medals and rewards for their hard work. President Chang Ho-sung thanked them for their hard work in the advancement of the university and said that although they are leaving the campus, he hopes they will continue to support Dankook University. List of the Retirees Title Name Department Professors Kwon Oh-hoon Dept. Ceramics Art, College of Arts Yu Tae-kyun Dept. Physical Education, College of Education Lee Gwang-joo School of Business Administration, College of Business & Economics Chang Myoung-sook Dept. Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences Cho Tae-hwan Dept. Applied Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering Joo Soo-ki Dept. Political Science and International Relations, College of Social Sciences Staff Ahn Kyu-chae Administration Team, College of Business and Economics Hong Sung-hoon Jiphyeonjae Maintenance Team Lee Chul-seung Administration Team, College of Liberal Arts Lee Soon-hee Administration Team, College of Law Lee Sung-ho Division of Facility Management (Cheonan) Choi Jae-ok Division of General Affairs Song Chang-jae Division of Administration, Dankook University Dental Hospital ▶ Commemorative Photograph of Retirees ▶ View of Retirement Ceremony

Professor Jeong Sun-joo and Team Identify new Principle of Colorectal Cancer Occurrence

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:43:35 +0900

The RNA Molecular Biology Research Center (National Research Lab) led by Professor Jeong Sun-joo (Department of Molecular Biology, BK21 Project Leader) has found a new principle of occurrence in colorectal cancer. The team has discovered that by adding a certain protein to the RNA of COX-2 (Cyclooxygenrase-2), which is the gene that leads to the formation of colorectal cancer, will increase the level COX-2 protein and will accelerate creation of the cancer cells. This finding has shown internationally for the first time that creation and spreading of cancer cells may be regulated through certain RNA. Also the finding is especially significant in that it has uncovered the creation principle of the cancer cell. The research results were published in the August edition of Nucleic Acids Research, which is a prestigious journal in molecular biology. The RNA substance used in the research is also registered as a U.S. patent. “This research presents new possibilities in finding the principles of creation in cancer cells,” said Professor Jeong. “I expect it will have a major impact on cancer medicines in the future.” ▶ Picture Description: Principle of colorectal cancer occurrence In the process of transformation from a normal to a cancer cell, β-catenin protein combines to COX-2 mRNA β-catenin by recognizing the structure and sequence of the RNA. Then HuR protein, which controls the creation of RNA, is drawn out to increase the level of COX-2 protein to promote the creation of cancer cells. In particular, post-graduate students actively participated in the research, which has attracted outside attention. In May, the first author, Kim In-ae (Ph.D., Department of Molecular Biology), was awarded Best Research Award, which is given to the person with the most excellent research paper by Korea’s largest academic society for Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - the Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In addition, the first co-author Kwak Ho-yoon (Ph.D., Department of Molecular Biology) received the Best Publication Award in the Korea Cellular Biology Society in June and the Excellent Poster Award from the Association of Korean Geoscience Societies, RNA Subcommittee Society and Korea Nuclear Acid Society in July. Prof. Jeong said the results are the fruits of diligently performing many years of theoretical and experimental studies from the undergraduate level and accumulated experience from various studies including BK21. ▶ Research team that discovered the principle of colorectal cancer occurrence (From the left: Kwak Ho-yoon, Prof. Jeong Sun-ju, Kim In-ae)

Heroes of London Olympics, Meet Kim Hyun-woo and Park Tae-hwan

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:27:11 +0900

Kim Hyun-woo and Park Tae-hwan, who made Korea proud during the London Olympics, visited the university. On Aug. 21, Kim Hyun-woo and Park Tae-hwan visited DKU President Chang Ho-sung and thanked DKU staff who supported them during the Olympic Games in London. Kim Hyun-woo fought well in wrestling even when he could not see with his injured right eye. He took the Gold Medal for wrestling 8 years after our last gold in Athens. He is currently a student majoring in Leisure Sports in the Department of Sports Science at Cheonan Campus. “Thank you for supporting me during the Olympics and I plan to win a gold medal in the Asian Games and World Championships and achieve a grand slam,” said Kim. Park Tae-hwan went through ups and downs including a mistaken disqualification that was overturned, but with his unyielding will he won Silver Medals in the 400m and 200m. “I know that many people cheered for me even though the race was held in the early morning. I really appreciate that and I will try harder to become a proud Dankookian,” said Park. This video shows Dankook University students cheering for Park in the 2012 London Olympic Games. ※ Kim Hyun-woo and Park Tae-hwan took time for an interview out of their busy schedule when they visited the university. Details of the interview can be found at the Dankook University Blog (http://blog.naver.com/dkupr).

Class of 2011 Fall Commencement Ceremony

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:19:00 +0900

1,058 Bachelor’s Degrees, 715 Master’s Degrees and 96 Doctoral Degrees were awarded. Dankook University (President Chang Ho-sung) held its Fall Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2011 at the Student Auditorium of both campuses. 1,058 Bachelor’s degrees (Jukjeon 628, Cheonan 430), 715 Master’s degrees (Jukjeon 552, Cheonan 163) and 96 Doctoral degrees (Jukjeon 69, Cheonan 27) were awarded during the ceremony. In his speech, President Chang congratulated all of the graduates and asked them not to fear failure and become leaders in the age of change and competition. Chairman of the Board, Dr. Kim Hak-joon, asked the graduates to honestly and diligently live their independent lives based on the knowledge they gained at Dankook University. “I hope you all will keep learning in this Knowledge Revolution Era and live together and share with one another in the community,” said Alumni President Yoon Seok-ki. ▶ Introduction of University Flag ▶ Reporting of Academic Affairs ▶ Commencement Address (President Chang Ho-sung) ▶ Congratulatory Speech (Chairman of the Board Kim Hak-joon) ▶ Congratulatory Speech (President of the Alumni Yoon Seok-ki) ▶ Granting of Degrees ▶ Excellence Award ▶ Most Charitable Award ▶ View of the Commencement Ceremony (Jukjeon) ▶ View of the Commencement Ceremony (Cheonan) Yook Kyung-soo published 100 SCI research papers during 5 years of Master’s and Ph.D. study; received his Ph.D. in the commencement ceremony on August 17th. A DKU researcher has published 100 SCI research papers in major journals in and out of the country during his studies. He is Dr. Yook Kyung-soo (34, Polymer Science and Engineering) who received his Ph.D. in the Fall Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2011 Yook’s specialization is OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), which is integral for next-generation displays used in smartphones, and organic solar cells, an area attracting attention as next-generation renewable energy. He was admitted in September of 2007 as a Master’s candidate and published 34 papers during his Master’s studies. After advancing to Doctoral studies in September 2009, he wrote 66 additional SCI papers. This sums up to an average of 20 papers published per year. His studies are outstanding not only in quantity but in quality. Many of his studies have been published in internationally recognized journals. Three papers were published, respectively, in Advanced Materials and Advanced Functional Materials, and 12 papers were published in Applied Physics Letters. He has also published his finding in many other prestigious international journals in materials and physics area and also holds 11 patents. His major achievements during his research at the university include development of the most efficient blue OLED for solution processes (2011) and development of the most efficient dark navy OLED (2011). Based on the research results, he was awarded the Best Research Paper by the International Society for Information Displays (2009) and The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (2009). In addition he won the Best Master’s Thesis Award from the Polymer Society of Korea (2010). He also transferred his technology developed in 2011 about highly efficient blue devices to domestic enterprises. After graduation, Yook Kyung-soo will be joining the research team of Stephen R. Forrest at the University of Michigan, who hold the source technology for OLED and organic solar cells, and he will keep his research on developing the world’s best organic solar cell.

Proud Dankook Student Earns Gold in Olympic Wrestling

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:54:37 +0900

Good news came from London thanks to a proud Dankook student. Kim Hyun-woo (Dankook University, Master’s candidate, College of Sports Science) won the gold medal 2-0 in the final match against Hungary’s Tamas Lorincz in the Greco-Roman 66kg class of men’s wrestling in the 2012 London Olympics. Kim’s right eye was badly injured during his matches before the finals as he kept getting bashed by his opponents. However, his injury did not deter him from keeping up his fighting will and winning the honorable gold medal. The god medal was more meaningful since it had been 8 years since Korea’s wrestling team had won the gold. At the age of 14, while in Pyoungwon Middle School, his wrestling coach recommended that Kim seek a professional career, and Kim became a rising star after winning the gold medal in the 2006 Asia Junior Championships and silver medal in the World Junior Championships. After joining the adult team, he won the Asia Senior Championships, took the bronze in the 2011 World Championship and then the gold medal in the Pre-Olympics last December. He graduated from Kyungnam University and entered Dankook University’s Graduate School of Sports Science. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in leisure sports. ▶ Kim Hyun-woo smiling after winning his gold medal in the London Olympics.

Park Tae-hwan’s Medal More Meaningful Together with Community

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:37:05 +0900

Park Tae-hwan won 2 silver medals in the London Olympics; Dankook University’s support groups were with him to cheer him on. “Marine Boy” Park Tae-hwan (Master’s Candidate, Dankook University), finished his pursuit for the medal in the London Olympics. Park won silver medals in the Men’s Freestyle 400m and 200m swimming events in the 2012 London Olympics. There were some frustrations during the games. The prospects for Park’s taking the gold were very high, but he was disqualified during the preliminaries in the 400m Freestyle for a false start, but then the decision was reversed. He went through the ups and downs of the incident and failed to win the gold medal. However, he won 2 silver medals even with this hardship and showed a truly world class performance. He also placed 4th in the 1500m race and has honored the name of our country and our university. ▶ Park smiles after getting his silver medal in the London Olympics. Particularly, this Olympics was more memorable because many students and members of the university community were there. Our university gathered a supporting group to cheer Park on every time his race was on. In the early morning for Park’s final race in the 400m, 200m and 1500m, current students and members of the university gathered together to cheer for him. The university rented out a local theater (Jukjeon CGV) at midnight and broadcast Park’s games. Although it was very late at night more than 200 people were gathered to cheer for him. The participants of the supporting event clapped and cheered for Park’s fearless race although he did not win the gold. This supporting event was later broadcasted on the news of major broadcasting systems like KBS, MBC, SBS YTN and Channel A. Go to Park Tae-hwan Supporting Event Broadcast KBS July 31, 2012 “Olympic Support Group Lights up the Night” July 31, 2012 “All Night Support, Unfortunate, but Well-fought” MBC July 31, 2012 “Nationwide Support for Park” SBS July 29, 2012 "Supporters Voice Their Pride in Park in the 400m" July 29, 2012 "Marine Boy Smiling Again with All-night Cheers of "Go, Park Tae-hwan!" July 31, 2012 "Up All Night Cheering for Park" YTN July 29, 2012 "Payback Silver More Valuable than Gold!" July 31, 2012 "Way to Go, Marine Boy"..."Great Game, Wang Ki-chun" Channel A July 29, 2012 “‘Go, Go, Go!’ Ring Cheers as Good as Gold” A support poster was made with messages received from Dankook University’s Facebook page, and a video cheering for Park Tae-hwan was made by the student ambassador group “Wing Dandae”. Although some sad feelings were felt during the London Olympics, Park’s effort and passion, unyielding spirit and togetherness with DKU students made the time more special for everyone. Dankook University’s supporting messages 1 and 2 for Park Tae-hwan

Dankook University Hospital Receives First JCI Certification in Central Region

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:34:27 +0900

International certification for providing the “Best Health Care Service” Dankook University Hospital (Director, Hospital Park Woo-sung) received the first JCI Certification among senior general hospitals in Korea’s central region. JCI Certification is a certification program by JCI (Joint Commission International), America’s largest clinic certification organization, collaborating with the WHO, to certify the world’s medical centers for providing internationally standardized medical services. In particular, compared with domestic medical certification which evaluates 400 items, the JCI Certification process is very strict as it evaluates 1,200 items from hospital visits to the discharge process, and grants its certification only to those satisfying 90% of the items. Currently, along with Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, only 400 or so institutions in 53 countries have received the JCI Certification. In Korea, starting with Yonsei Severance Hospital, 10 senior general hospitals have received the certification, and after Chonnam Natinal University Hospital and Busan University Hospital, Dankook University Hospital is the third to get JCI Certification outside of the Seoul metropolitan area. Through this JCI Certification, Dankook University Hospital has been formally recognized for its international level of medical services and hopes to receive more foreign patients living in Korea and to attract medical tourists. Currently Dankook University Hospital is collaborating with the 18th Medical Command of the U.S. Eighth Army, and the number of foreign patients reached 7,500 last year, showing a steady increase over the years. Park Woo-sung, Hospital Director, said that this first JCI Certification in the central region recognizes that Dankook University Hospital provides an international level of medical services with safety and excellence. Also, he promised to work toward developing the practice and facilities to meet the international level and establish a “patient-oriented hospital.”

Prof. Lee Sung-wook and Team Develop Inhibiting Substance for Liver Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:22:03 +0900

Prof. Lee Sung-wook and Team Develop Inhibiting Substance for Liver Metastasis of Colorectal Cancer Found ways to effectively track and control the metastasis of colorectal cancer. Effects proven through animal testing, results published in the prestigious journal in human digestive system, Gastroenterology. Professor Lee Sung-wook (Department of Molecular Biology) and his research team developed a new substance which could effectively track and control the metastasis of cancer cells to the liver, which is one of the major reasons for death among colorectal patients. “Nucleic Acid Aptamer” developed by Lee’s team is a substance that can prove the principle in which carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) that sparks the metastasis to the liver is revealed and effectively controlled. Professor Lee proved though animal testing that Nucleic Acid Aptamer is combined with certain parts of the CEA and prevents the metastasis of cancer cells to the liver. The research results were published in the July edition (July 1) of Gastroenterology, which is the most prestigious journal for digestive system studies. Also, its importance has been recognized and selected as the most noteworthy research which was individually introduced on the website. In addition, Korea’s major Bio Science website, BRIC, introduced the research results in the “Proud Korean” section which highlights Korean scientists’ publications in prestigious international journals. Colorectal cancer is one of the world's most prevalent cancers, and Korea ranks 4th globally in colorectal cancer incidents. Colorectal cancer can be confirmed with high CEA level, which is the cancer marker. If there are excessive CEA, then it is common to experience accelerated metastasis of cancer cells to the liver. A major cause of death for colorectal cancer patients is metastasis to the liver, which occurs in 2 to 7 out of 10 people. The probability of relapse is high, and prognosis is not good. Professor Lee is the first to develop a Nucleic Acid Aptamer that combines with certain parts of CEA that are major factors in liver metastasis, and by regulating this, Lee’s team found ways to effectively control spreading to liver. This substance not only prevents the colorectal cancer cells from spreading to liver but also tracks the liver metastasis of cancer cells by leading to extinction of the cells, opening a new way to diagnose and also cure the disease. Nucleic Acid Aptamer is a biopolymer substance made of Nucleic Acid and has similar characteristics with antibodies, so it can easily combine with target cells. Since it can easily synthesize and transform like low molecular weight chemicals, mass production is possible according to purpose. With high transmittance to the cancer cell tissue and low incidences of infection or low level of toxins, it is gaining attention as a next-generation new drug substance. “The research results proved that CEA is the major factor accelerating the spread of cancer cells to the liver,” said Professor Lee. “With development of the Nucleic Acid Aptamer, we were able to present the transformation process and environment in which cancer cells spread to the liver. This will eventually lower the death rate due to colorectal cancer.” Ways to control spreading of colorectal cancer by Nucleic Acid Aptamer targeting CEA Nucleic Acid Aptamer is combined to the “PELPK” of the CEA that spreads cancer cells to the liver and undermines the initial stage of metastasis by CEA, fundamentally preventing the spread of cancer.

Meet DKU Alum Oh Seung-hwan, King of Saves Rewriting Korean Pro Baseball History

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:16:48 +0900

Hello, Dankook! Welcome. One of our alumni, Oh Seung-hwan (Class of ‘01, College of Sports Science) of Samsung Lions achieved the all-time save record (228 saves) in Korean Professional Baseball this season. What is a save? It is a stat given to the pitcher who finishes a winning game in baseball. It is a very hard stat to get since the pitcher’s performance has to be backed by the game situation. We could not just sit by when our alumnus achieved such a great record! So we went to meet our alumnus, Oh Seung-hwan We were a little early for our appointment and were waiting! When from far away came Lee Byung-kyu of the LG Twins (Class of ‘93) Lee also graduated from our University. He played in the Japanese Professional Baseball League, and last June, he set a remarkable record of 2,000 hits all-time in Korean and Japanese baseball. He promised that our cheers would get him another hit. We decided to interview Lee Byung-kyu in the near future. And a little later, we finally went onto the playing field to meet Oh Seung-hwan. After the LG Twins’ practice, the Samsung Lions were practicing. Many fans were gathered, watching the players practice before the game. We looked around the baseball stadium until the practice ended. And finally! After the practice he came to meet us for the interview. So the interview started. DKUPR : Hello! So nice to meet you! Oh : Yes! Nice to meet you! DKUPR : You have set a new record for all-time saves. Congratulations! How do you feel? Oh : I recorded 228 saves, and I am really happy about that. However, to the contrary, I think this is a new start. I will do my best for our team’s victory. DKUPR : : I want to ask you about baseball. Your nickname is Stone Buddha. Did you know that? Oh : Yes, I did. DKUPR : You are always expressionless when you get on the mound. Do you get nervous at all? Oh : Yes, I do get nervous. But I don’t keep a poker face on the mound. I try to do as I practiced even when I’m nervous. DKUPR : Do you have any mind controlling method of your own before going up? (Facebook Park Joo-yeon) Oh : No, not really. Since I am always under pressure on the mound, I don’t have any time for something like that. I only focus on each pitch. DKUPR : Ok. I want to know about your college life. The former Coach Kang Moon-gil said you were a very sincere player who did not stop practicing. How do you picture yourself when you think of “Oh Seung-hawn in College?” Oh : I really appreciate the coach for his compliments. I worked hard every day during college… All I can remember was practicing hard every day. DKUPR : I think your sincerely has made who you are now. What does Dankook University mean to you? Oh : It set the initial stage for today’s Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions. Everything that I did during my college days has made me stronger. DKUPR : I want to ask you some fun questions. Were you a campus couple in college? (Facebook Yoon Sung-wook) Oh : Yes….. I was. DKUPR : Wow! You were? Oh : Yes, for a little while. DKUPR : Once? Oh : Yes. DKUPR : Wow… okay. This person seems to be a fan of the other team. What do you think about ruining the moment of the end of the ninth inning with two outs? (Facebook Park Byung-joon) (Note: Generally two outs at the end of the ninth inning is the end of the baseball game. Oh Seung-hwan has always defended his team from dramatic turn-arounds) Oh : It would be a delight to Samsung Lions fans! DKUPR : Yes, it is. The next question is about you and your classmate Yoon Yo-sup (formerly Yoon Sang-kyun) of the LG Twins. Who was more popular among girls during college? (Twitter Lee Kang-bok) Oh : Well… I am not sure who was more popular in what way. DKUPR : Ha ha. Ok. Oh : Sang-kyun was more popular. I… always hung around with him… anyway he was more popular. DKUPR : Last but not least, could you say something to Dankook Alumni and Dankook’s baseball team? Oh : I graduated from Dankook university and am getting an interview after setting the record. I appreciate your support, and I will not forget that I am a member of the Dankook community and to do my best. Thank you. We were a little worried because the interview took place just an hour before the game, but he was very friendly during the interview. He may look a little cold and unfriendly on TV, but the real Oh Seung-hwan spoke out and smiled a lot. It was a heart thumping interview with Oh Seung-hwan! We wanted to talk more, but we had to go after wishing him good luck! We went to our seats near the third base as the game was about to start. (Lee Byung-kyu, we are sorry. We didn’t know we would meet you today. We said we’ll cheer for LG… but we already bought tickets for Samsung!) Many fans came to the game on a week day. We could feel the passion for baseball. With remarkable plays by the pitchers of both teams, the score was still 0:0, but the Samsung Lions scored 2 points each in the fifth and seventh innings, getting ahead of the game with 4:0. The LG Twins scored a point in the eighth inning, which made the situation right for a save. (There are many situations for recording a save, but generally a 3 point lead in the game meets the criteria) We were worried that Oh Seung-hwan might not play today, but he took the mound in the ninth inning! Samsung fans in the third base area sang Oh’s song “SAVE US, Oh Seung-hwan,” with rewritten lyrics to the tune of the theme song from the animation “Lazenca Save Us.” He is the guardian angel of the Samsung Lions and Korea’s baseball. But the first batter was Lee Byung-kyu…. Oh no. What do you do? The result? Lee Byung-kyu hit a fly out foul over third base, and it was a relief for Oh Seung-hwan. Oh finished the game with a strike out and a foul fly out and added another save to his record making it 229 games. We were honored to be there when he was making the historical 229th save. Now, his saves will make a new record in Korea’s baseball history. Let’s all continue to give him a lot of support! [ Go To Dankook University’s Blog ]

Dankook University Introduces Korea’s First Marine Corps Military Department

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:03:20 +0900

Starting this year, 30 students will be selected each year, commissioned as marine corps generals after graduation On June 27 an agreement was signed with Korea’s Marine Corps Headquarters Dankook University has become the first university in Korea to introduce a Marine Corps Military Department. Dankook University (President Hosung Chang) and Marine Corps Headquarters (Commanding Officer Lieutenant General Hoyun Lee) made an agreement to newly open the Marine Corps Military Department for development of elite marine corps generals at the main conference room of Cheonan Campus of Dankook University on June 27 (Wed) at 11am. Following the agreement, Dankook University will newly open its Marine Corps Military Department and select a total of 30 students from the current year’s nonscheduled (early) and scheduled (regular) admissions. Dankook University will develop professional generals through military related education and is planning to allow double majors and minors in the department in order to open new career paths in military service for students. Entering students will be supported with full tuition from the Marine Corps during their 4 years of study. Graduates will be commissioned as second lieutenants and serve as Marine Corps generals for 7 years. After that, they may continue to serve for longer terms or become military and security experts after discharge. Dankook University is planning to operate separate employment support programs for these discharged Marines. Also, in consideration of the special characteristics of the Marine Corps, the school is planning to apply distinguishable education processes from existing military departments in other universities. To accomplish this, Dankook University and the Marine Corps will engage in a military department operation meeting and arrange overall affairs related to this military department and its operation together. Outstanding, experienced Marine Corps will be invited as faculty for the department, instructors from the Marine corps will be invited as instructors and special faculty to manage students’ academic affairs, discipline, and military physical education. In addition, Dankook University will build a research center for military studies and operate various businesses which may contribute to the development of military studies through basic research on military studies, developing teaching materials, opening symposiums. Also, it is planning to install a leadership center and operate leadership development education programs for active officers and reservists of the Marine Corps, students of military studies departments and elementary, middle, and high school students. President Hosung Chang said that the school will actively support to develop outstanding generals with professionalism and contribute to the academic development of military studies by opening graduate and doctoral programs for military studies and military training programs in the future. The Marine Corps also has established new plans for the launch of the Marine Corps Military Department to secure outstanding officers who will serve as generals, and an admissions seminar with 19 participating universities was held last March 6. The Marine Corps Military Department is characterized by its specialty of picking outstanding students and guarantees an employment rate near 100% after graduation, so competition among universities to secure the department was active. A total of 11 universities submitted applications for the department and through application evaluation and field inspection on the installation and operation plan for this military department from April 24 to June 4, Dankook University (Cheonan Campus) was selected as the winner.

Farming Village Volunteer Group; students send a message of sharing to local society

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:01:57 +0900

Helping farmers for 7 days from June 21st 42 volunteer students sent As summer vacation approached, students visited a farming village that lacks workers to practice the act of giving. 42 students of the DKU Farming Village Volunteer Group, which is arranged by social volunteer group administrators of Cheonan Campus, embarked on a volunteer activity for 7 days from June 21st. The volunteer group set up camp in Solmadang Village, Injimyeon, Chungnam Province and actively performed various activities, such as helping with nearby farm work, wall painting, and improving the general environment for villagers. “Students are being a great help as villagers here are suffering from drought and lack of manpower,” said Solmadang Village Mayor Jinyeop Choi. “I want to thank the young students who kept on smiling even when they worked in hot weather sweating.”