A Century of University Festivals Unfold... National Pukyong University Celebrates '100 Years Since Founding' with Diverse Events

Commemorations, Festivals, and International Forums Continue Throughout May

National Pukyong National University (President Jang Young-su), celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is unveiling a variety of festivals and events.

National Pukyong National University holds the history of being established through the merger of Busan Technical University, founded in 1924, and Busan Fisheries University, founded in 1941, becoming the first comprehensive national university to integrate in 1996.

The university plans to hold events throughout May, including a commemorative ceremony, Daedong Festival, open campus, international forum, and literary festival.

On the 9th, to mark the 100th anniversary, the university will expand the founding anniversary ceremony and hold it in the large conference room on the 2nd floor of the university headquarters. Starting with a historical video screening covering the university’s history, the event will introduce congratulatory speeches and messages from domestic and international guests, and present awards to 100 individuals who have brought honor to the university, showcasing the university’s historical milestones and celebrating its achievements. Following the ceremony, a Homecoming Day Pukyong family unity concert will also take place.

From the 7th to the 9th, the spring festival Daedong Festival will be held. This festival involves students, professors, staff, and alumni. Various programs such as sports events, performances, fireworks, international student competitions, and graduate school conferences will be conducted.

On the 13th, to share the literary world of Hyangpa Lee Ju-hong, a professor at Busan Fisheries University and a leading figure in modern Korean children’s literature, the university will hold the opening ceremony of the “Lee Ju-hong Literary Festival” for National Pukyong National University members and local residents, with exhibitions running until the 21st of next month.

On the 22nd and 23rd, the university will commemorate its 100-year history and expand international exchange networks through the “Asia University International Forum,” involving five Asian universities, and the “Korea-Indonesia National and Public University Academic Network Consortium” event, with participation from 15 Indonesian universities.

Additionally, National Pukyong National University plans to celebrate and commemorate its 100th anniversary with various events, including a special exhibition of historical records at the museum from last month until August, the publication of a comprehensive 100-year history book, an open campus offering campus exploration opportunities, book curation introducing library books, and a collaboration with the Diamond Bridge Walking Festival.

Pukyong National University Baekgyeong Square.

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