In celebration of Dankook University’s (DKU) 70th anniversary coming up in 2017, DKU sponsors gathered to share wishes for the university’s further advancement and make commitments for more donations
Dankook University Development Advisory Committee hosted ‘Dankook, Dream 2016’ to express its appreciation to the university’s sponsors who extend strong support for DKU.
More than 500 guests from inside and outside the university attended ‘Dankook, Dream 2016’ which was held at the Grand Hyatt’s Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, September 27th. Guests included Chairman Kim Dong-ho of the University Development Advisory Committee (Dean of the Graduate School of Cinematic Content), Chairman Chang Choong-sik of the Board of Trustees, President Chang Ho-sung of DKU, and sponsors, potential donators and alumni from the political, business and cultural arena who share the vision to foster talent and further develop the university.
On behalf of the participants, chairman Kim Dong-ho delivered a total 9.358 billion KRW that was gathered for the university development fund from March this year up to the day of the event. In addition, Ms. Shin Dong-soon, wife of Chairman Chang Choong-sik, donated 100 million KRW at the event while CEO Choi Byoung-oh of fashion group Hyungji donated 110 million KRW, and CEO Kim Young-guk of Dongsung Precision LX donated 100 million KRW.
The event was also full of performances to congratulate the occasion. Professor Kim Jung-taek of the College of Arts kicked off the evening with a piano performance followed by a musical performance from current Dankook University students and pop singer Wheesung. DKU alumni and pop singer Ali (Applied Music, 2003 Freshman) and freshman Song So-hee (Korean Traditional Music, 2016 Freshman) also took the stage to celebrate the evening. In reply to an unexpected request from the MC, Chairman Chang Choong-sik also gave a stunning singing performance before the audience.
In his congratulatory remarks, President Chang Ho-sung extended his gratitude as he said, “thank you to the sponsors of the university and our students for your constant support and encouragement” and added that “we believe that the way we can give back (to our sponsors) is to nurture outstanding talent that fit the founding spirit of our University.”
