Dongmyung University, Major Talent Donation 'Jangsu Salon'... Beauty Service for Seniors

Hair Salon-Barber Salon-Wellbeing Salon-Long Life Salon Continue for Second Year

Dongmyung University, which began its community engagement volunteer work last year with a hair salon project, has continued its efforts with the “Jangsu Salon” program, aimed at improving the physical and mental health of underserved seniors. Through this initiative, the university is fostering intergenerational harmony and practicing heartfelt respect for elders.

On the 30th of last month, around 30 participants?including students, professors, and deans from the College of Beauty Arts, the College of Future Convergence, and the College of Media at Dongmyung University (President: Jeon Ho-hwan)?invited 20 seniors from Munhyeon-dong, Nam-gu for a “Jangsu Salon” talent donation event, the university announced on the 1st.

The event was organized by Dongmyung University, Nam-gu Office, the Munhyeon-dong Urban Regeneration Field Support Center, and the Munhyeon 2-dong Life and Health Support Center. The program featured specialized volunteer services for seniors, including makeup, hair styling, and studio photography, utilizing the students’ academic expertise.

One participant, a woman in her 70s identified as Ms. A, who received special services from university students the age of her granddaughter, said, “It’s my first time visiting a university and also my first time getting my makeup done. I am so happy to have such a special experience in my life,” she said, smiling brightly as she looked at her reflection in the mirror.

Kim Mihyun, Dean of the College of Beauty Arts, stated, “It is very meaningful to continue volunteer work regularly and consistently. Through talent donation in their field of study and collaboration with other departments, students have gained a better understanding of the local community, and this has become an opportunity to spread a culture of mutual growth between the university and the region.”

Dongmyung University began its volunteer activities for seniors last year with the Munhyeon Hair Salon in May, followed by the Munhyeon Barber Salon in August, and the Munhyeon Well-being Salon in December.

Dongmyung University is hosting the talent donation event "Jangsu Salon," which utilizes students' majors.

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