Honam University, 2024 Academic Year Entrance Ceremony "A Strong Start as AI Convergence Talents"

Honam University (President Park Sang-chul) held the "2024 Academic Year Entrance Ceremony" on the 4th at the campus Culture and Sports Center, celebrating the energetic start of the new students.

The event was attended by about 2,000 people including Park Sang-geon, Executive Director of the Honam University Foundation Seongin Academy, President Park Sang-chul, Kim Eun-hee, a member of the National Assembly (People Power Party) and an alumna of Honam University, as well as other distinguished guests, students, and parents.

The admission approval declaration for 1,483 new students and the oath-taking by new student representatives Lim Seung-woo (Department of Business Administration) and Lee Yoo-jin (Department of Nursing) were conducted.

Park Ki-in, founder and chairman of the Honam University Foundation Seongin Academy, delivered a congratulatory message read by Executive Director Park Sang-geon, saying, "Develop the ability to lead your own life, achieve brilliant accomplishments through creative and convergent thinking, continuous self-innovation, and bold challenges, and grow into global talents with international insight and vision even in a rapidly changing world."

In his welcoming address, President Park Sang-chul said, "We welcome you to Honam University, a 'happy university that fulfills dreams,' along with over 60,000 alumni, where innovative education and industry-academia-research cooperation are fostered to nurture 'AI convergence talents' who will lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, helping students realize their dreams of settling down and starting careers or businesses." He promised, "We will wholeheartedly teach and care for your precious children, thinking that helping them achieve their dreams is a way to repay the love and expectations of the parents."

Following the entrance ceremony, an orientation was held organized by the Student Council and Club Federation, introducing the student council and clubs, followed by departmental sessions covering course registration, major fields, and future career paths to enhance understanding and interest in the majors and help students establish their future vision.

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