History
Duksung Women's University is a four-year private women's university in South Korea. The campus is located inFounder: Ms Cha Mirisa
1880(Gojong 17) - 1955, a feminist and educator. Ms Cha Mirisa (1880-1955), who was a devout Roman Catholic, organized 'The Joseon Society for Women's Education' in 1920 with a view to providing educational opportunities to the women in Korea, lending a small chapel on April 19 of the year to start to run a night class to teach women. In October 1921, she established "Geunhwa Women's School" with the contributions collected from some lectures, assuming the office as a schoolmistress. She held lectures, musical concerts, plays, and bazaars to raise funds to maintain the school with no support from the Joseon Government-general or foreign missionaries. In February 1934, she established a foundation named Geunhwa School, inaugurated as a chief director. She expanded and developed further "Geunhwa Woman's School" into "Geunhwa Woman's Vocational School." After this, due to the insistence of the Japanese imperialists that Geunhwa represents Korea's national flower of an althea, the name of the school was changed to "Duksung School." As the nation restored its independency in 1945, she established a higher educational institution for women - Duksung Woman's Junior College (presently Duksung Woman's University). Ms Cha Mirisa was conferred posthumous honors as a Meritorious Person for National Independence (the Order of Merit for National Foundation, National Medal) in 2002, the year of the 57th anniversary of the restoration of national independence.School history
* Establishment of the school and development against suppressions from the Japanese Imperialists (1920-1944) * 1920: Establishment of Geunhwa School (presently, Duksung School) by Ms. Cha Mirisa. * 1938: Change the name of "Geunhwa" into "Duksung". * 1945: Reorganize Duksung Woman's Vocational School into Duksung Girls' Junior High and Senior High School. Converted into an academic school (1945-1952) * 1950: Establishment of Duksung Woman's Junior College. Opening a department of Korean literature a department of domestic science. Dr. Song Geum-seon took the office as the 1st president of the school. * 1951: Took Refuge inGrowth and Rapid Progress (1953-1980)
* 1955: Divided the school into a day college and a night college. Reorganize the day college into a department of Korean Literature, a department of English Literature, a department of Domestic Science, a department of Music, and a department of1982 - 1999
* 1982: Completion of the building of the Fine Art Department (2,471.5 pyeong) in Ssangmun-dong Campus. Relocation of the college of fine arts to SSangmun-dong Campus. * 1984: Opening a continuing education center in Uni-dong Campus. * 1988: Abolition of the night college, established a department of2002 - present
* 2002: Ms. Cha Mirisa was selected as a Meritious Person for National Independence to be conferred posthumously the Order of Merit for National Foundation. * 2003: Dr. Shin Sangjeon took the office as the 6th president. Ranked in a 3rd place in total scores among the universities with the enrolled students below 8,000 at a national university evaluation carried out by Jungang Daily in 2003. * 2005: Completion of Chamirisa Memorial building, equipped with facilities in computer science, language, and liberal education (4,310 pyeong, four story above ground, one underground). * 2006: Inauguration of the former minister of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Eun-Hee Chi as the 7th president of the university. * 2006: Completion of DukSung Language Center that offers multi-media language education and humanity education (6,307.49 m2, six story above ground, one underground). Selected by University News Network as the winner of prize in educational innovation division for 2006. * 2007: Establishment of Human Resources Development Institute. Rewarded by Ministry of Education Science and Technology as Excellent in Education. * 2008: Selected as Best University in Early Childhood Education by Korean Educational Development Institute. * 2009: Ranked first place in faculty research and publications among women universities. * 2010: Construction of Duksung Hana Nuri Hall & Raon Center Celebration of the 90th commencement. * 2011: Ground breaking ceremony for construction of College of Pharmacy.Academics
At the undergraduate level, courses of study are provided through five colleges: Humanities, Natural Science, Pharmacy, Social Science, and Art and Design. Specialized graduate courses are also offered. Undergraduate * College of Humanities * College of Social Sciences * College of Natural Sciences * College of Information and Media * College of Pharmacy * College of Art and Design Graduates Duksung University Graduate School was instituted in 1979. Male students enter the master's and doctorate programs. The master's and doctorate programs for university-research institute collaborative researches are in conjunction with the Korea Food & Drug Administration and Korea Food Research Institute. The Graduate School was selected as an excellent university in the area of a graduate school, in the general university evaluation conducted by Korean Council for University Education.Campus
The main campus is situated in Dobong-gu, a district of northern Seoul. It is close to bothStudent life
Clubs and communities
* Archaeology Team - a field-investigation of historic places and studies on cultural heritage and traditions. * Duk-Yeong-Hoe(DECAS) - English conversation practice. * Current English Study Club - studies on international affairs and improvement of English skills. * Byeori-Byeori - observation and studies on the celestial body. Social Branch * Korean History Study Group - studies on the contemporary history of Korea. * Teo-Sa-Rang - voluntary service for rural community and studies on the life in rural communities. * KUSA - voluntary social service for the lower income class of the society including after-school-curricular activities. * Cham-U-Ri - voluntary social service for persons with a visual disability. * Ho-U-Heo - voluntary social service for persons with a disability in rehabilitation facilities. Religious Branch * Duk-Bul-Hoe - studies on Buddhist thought, and its propagation. * CAM (Christs Ambassador Mission) - Christianity propagation. * Deresa (Catholic Student Association) - Catholic propagation. * CBA - Christianity propagation. * CCC (Campus Crusade for Christ) - Christianity propagation. * IVF (Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship) - Christianity propagation. * SFC (Student for Christ) - Christianity propagation. * YWAM (Youth With A Mission) - Christianity propagation. * JOY - Christianity propagation. Life and Culture Branch * Moon Light - to foster the appreciation of classical music. * Baek-Wun - training of Korean traditional martial arts. * Un-San (mountaineering club) - the cultivation of mind and body through climbing. * HAM (amateur radio operator) -exchange with domestic and foreign members through radio communication. * Youth Hostel. Performing Art Branch * Sol-Ba-Ram - studies and spread of the people's song. * Dod-Um - spread of a rhythmic movement of the people's song. * Hana Puppet Show Club - for promotion of the university culture through puppet shows. * Han-Dae-Nori - spread of the performances with Korean traditional farmer's musical instruments. * CADEMU - studies the spread of popular songs. * Unhyang Classical Guitar Club - learning classical guitar techniques. * Unhyun Dramatic Art Study Group - promotion of the university culture through dramatic arts. * Folk - Rock and Roll band. Exhibition and Creation Branch * Yeo-Reum - contribute to the cultural development of the university through cartoons. * Unji Literary Club - learning the literature theories and creative activities. * Han-Bit - photograph works and exhibition. * Unhyeon Calligraphy - to foster calligraphy. * Mi-Ye-tteul - studies on making a cross-stitch and teddy-bear. * Ye-Wun -studies on pure arts and creative activities. * Location of club rooms: The 3rd floor of Student Hall.Facilities
University Library
Located in the middle of the campus, the library has 1,589 seats, and holds over 460,000 oriental books, 90,000 western books and 6,848 types of periodicals and collected papers. The library has 100,000 pieces of media data, such as audio/video materials, slides and CD-ROM. Through the Digital Library System, data searching and viewing full texts of web databases are possible on the library web-site. Data which are not in the collection of the library are provided from libraries in Korea and abroad. The library is pursuing a joint list and cross-loan service with private universities in the northeastern part of Seoul.Fitness Center
Located in the Hana Nuri Gymnasium, which was newly built in February 2010, the Fitness Center is equipped with treadmills, cycles, steppers, weight training equipment, and aerobic workout equipment. There is also a running track. To manage students' health, the Fitness Center offers individual exercise training program and body composition measuring service.University Health Center
* Medical treatment by doctors * Emergency measures, emergency medication, transfer of the patient to hospital in emergency * Counseling on health, obesity and quitting smoking * Natural therapies, education on disease prevention, inoculations against diseases * Operation of a recovery room * Location : the 1st floor of Student HallSchool Cafeteria
Open hours: * during semesters : Mon ~ Fri., 10:00 ~ 18:30 * during vacations : Mon. ~ Fri., 11:00 ~ 13:30 * Location : The 2nd floor of Student HallDormitory
Single and double rooms are available in DWU's on-campus student residence. There is a lounge and kitchen per single unit occupied by 10 ~ 13 people. In the lounge and kitchen, a refrigerator, electric rice cooker, gas oven, dining table and cooking utensils are available to use. Other convenience facilities include a communal laundromat, TV room to watch TV and VTR, physical training room, reading room and Internet room for information search.International Language Center
The International Language Center has a new building, dormitory facility, and research staff of master and doctorate degree professors majoring in English and Korean education, and foreign teaching faculty.Facts
* History: founded in 1920 as Geun-Hwa School * Founder: Ms. Cha Mirisa (Melissa), who was a devout Roman Catholic * Location: Seoul, Korea ** Ssangmun Campus: Main Office, Undergraduate Programs, Graduate School ** Jongro Campus: Corporate Office, Graduate School of Professional Studies, School of Adult and Continuing Education * Enrolled students: 6,403 ** Undergraduate program: 6,007 ** Graduate program: 396 * Faculty members: 563 **Tenured Professors: 181 ** Emeritus, Visiting Professors: 48 ** Part-timel lecturers: 334 * Staff members (including contract employees): 133 * Academic courses: 2,421Notable alumni
* Park Jung-soo, actress * Yeon Min-ji, singer * Choi Jin-ri, singer, actress, model and dancerSee also
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