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POSTECH, the 28th ranked university in the world, takes a new step toward ‘VISION 2020’ with newcomers of the 2011 Matriculation ceremony on Mar. 2. The ceremony is held in the POSTECH Auditorium at 11 AM. Afterwards, 862 students including 298 B.A, 162 M.S, 113 Ph.D and 289 M.S-Ph.D integrative program candidates now become Postechians.
In preparation before the ceremony, newcomers and professors wear ceremonial clothings and enter auditorium in order. With the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem under the baton of Lee Seung-hyun (ME ’08), the ceremony proceeds with the report on academic affairs by Dean of Academic Affairs Jin S. Lee (EE), the freshman oath by Cho Sat-byeol (LIFE), and the Matriculation Address by President Sunggi Baik. President Baik says, “POSTECH has always aimed at customized education for the selected few after its foundation. From this year, by reorganizing a more compact curriculum, students can move up the date of receiving their degrees. Moreover there will be a considerable advancement in education in humanities, arts, and social science for creativeness and character to grow.”
In special, Professor Emeritus Wook Hyun Kwon of the Seoul National University (SNU) delights the ceremony with congratulatory address and lecture. He specially notes, “The upcoming wave needs creative people. Being creative means to design or seek for something that has not been. To develop such an ability, do not be obsessed with stereotypes; consider things inversely. Also, globalization of the world continues to accelerate. Students should nourish skills to speak English well for surviving in the globalized world as a leader.”
In this new academic year, the reformed curriculum takes effect. A shortened period to finish degrees and an enhanced education for undergraduates in humanities and leadership are mostly expected changes. Look for Page 4 if you need more information.
After the ceremony, the reception takes place in the POSCO International Center at noon. Moreover, lectures scheduled in first, second and third period is canceled for the ceremony.
