In the Unprecedented COVID-19 Crisis... Chonnam National University Holds 'Online Graduation Ceremony'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Chonnam National University’s degree conferment ceremony was held online without a grand event due to the unprecedented COVID-19 situation.

On the 26th, Chonnam National University awarded degrees to a total of 1,837 graduates at the 2020 academic year second semester degree conferment ceremony, including 1,240 bachelor's, 458 master's, and 139 doctoral degrees.

Additionally, diplomas, degree certificates, and awards were distributed by each department, and academic gowns were rented autonomously by each college until that day.

At the main and back gates, 4 to 5 flower stands were set up, and some graduates, wearing their academic gowns, took commemorative photos with family and friends around the campus, easing the sadness of graduation and farewell.

The online video featured various members including an Uzbek international student and his parents, graduates, current students, the student council, faculty members, staff, and alumni association president Cho Sung-hee, celebrating the graduation.

President Jeong Sung-taek expressed through the graduation address, "It is regrettable and disappointing that the graduation ceremony, which should be held on a lively campus with graduates wearing academic gowns and joyfully celebrating, is held online," and urged graduates to "fulfill their moral responsibilities as members of the community and to cherish the creative and emotional 'passion of youth' for a long time."

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