Dong-A University History Alumni Donate 15 Million Won to Development Fund... "Pooling Resources for Juniors on 70th Anniversary"

Dong-A University (President Lee Haewoo) announced on September 2 that Kim Gwangcheol, Professor Emeritus of the Department of History, Lee Dongil, Director of Busan Democracy Park, and other alumni of the Department of History have donated 15 million won to the department development fund.

The donation ceremony was held on September 1 at the President's Office on Seunghak Campus. The event was attended by President Lee Haewoo; Professor Emeritus Kim Gwangcheol (Class of '72); Yang Unyong (Class of '83), a Korean history teacher at Konkuk High School; Lee Dongil (Class of '87), Director of Busan Democracy Park; Park Jeongyeol (Class of '12), Civic Education Officer at Democracy Park; Park Hyuntae, Director of the Office of External and International Affairs; Professors Kim Haki, Cho Hyeongyeol, and Lee Juhyeon of the Department of History; and Song Eunseo (Class of '23), President of the Student Council.

Alumni of the Department of History at Dong-A University are donating 15 million won to the department development fund. Photo by Dong-A University

On this day, the alumni stated, "To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Department of History, we wanted to look back on the department's development and come together to support our juniors, so we each contributed as much as we could." They added, "We hope this will not be a one-time event but will continue in the future, and we look forward to generating synergy even after the integration of the Department of History and the Department of Archaeology and Art History."

They also emphasized, "As our alma mater develops, alumni feel a sense of pride. Although the humanities field is currently facing stagnation, we hope our juniors remember that there are many distinguished seniors, and that this donation will serve as a source of encouragement."

President Lee Haewoo said, "I am especially grateful because you have made such a significant decision even though you are not businesspeople. This development fund, raised through the collective efforts of our members, is deeply meaningful and will be a great support to the department." He added, "As various indicators of the university continue to rise, we will actively support the department so that it can become even greater after the integration, keeping pace with these changes."

The Department of History at Dong-A University is scheduled to hold a "70th Anniversary Commemorative Event" on September 13 at Cheongchon Hall, Seunghak Campus.

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