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    On April 30, 2025, SUNY Korea welcomed Dr. Ki-Pyung Yoo, Professor Emeritus of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the 14th President of Sogang University, to speak at the Distinguished Seminar series. Dr. Yoo delivered an overview of Korean history, tradition, passion for education, and current challenges, all of which were topics that students could deeply reflect on. Throughout the seminar, Dr. Yoo touched on a variety of topics, including the strengths and weaknesses of Korean culture, the historical trajectory of Korea, and the global influence of the Korean Wave, particularly K-pop. He also highlighted the value of the Korean language, describing it as both accessible and adaptable—especially in how it simplifies English pronunciation. Following the lecture, students were given the opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Yoo during a Q&A session. When asked whether Korea’s global image could suffer due to current domestic challenges, Dr. Yoo emphasized that each country has its own unique circumstances, and such issues are unlikely to cause a major shift in international perception. This seminar served as a meaningful opportunity for students to engage with a distinguished academic from outside the university. It allowed international students to gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture, while reminding Korean students about the importance of understanding and taking pride in their cultural heritage.  

    On April 26th, 2025, SUNY Korea’s Career Development Center (CDC), in collaboration with Ghent University, hosted the 2025 Spring IGC Career Intensive Seminar for all four universities located in the Incheon Global Campus. With the theme "Unlock Your Potential – Connect, Learn, and Thrive in Your Career Journey!", the event provided students from all majors a valuable opportunity to prepare for their future careers. The seminar began with a pre-event lunch, followed by a welcome session at the Ghent Auditorium. Students then chose from a variety of mentoring sessions led by industry professionals from top companies such as Samsung Securities, SK Hynix, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, Aspentech, Dong Suh Foods Corporation, and SNU Biomedical Research Institute. Seven mentors conducted three consecutive 50-minute sessions, allowing students to meet with up to three different professionals. This format offered attendees a chance to gain personalized insights into various industries, including STEM, finance, consulting, and biomedical research.  The event featured a mentoring session that offered deeper and valuable insights from the speakers. Also, it provided students with firsthand advice from field experts and a clearer understanding of employer expectations. Through connecting directly with professionals, students not only boosted their career confidence but also gained critical knowledge to align their academic paths with future career goals.   Written by Student Reporter, Onyinyechi Achi (onyinyechi.achi@stonybrook.edu)  

    This Spring semester, Fashion Design students gathered in the FIT building for “Vested Interest,” an engaging workshop on how to create a “high-end” vest conducted by Professor Blackman over the course of three dynamic sessions. The event began with details of the history of vests, highlighting how the garment has evolved over the years yet still remains timeless. Professor Blackman also explained how, although the vest requires less fabric and CMT (Cut, Make, Trim) effort than a shirt, its perceived value is much higher — a theme that carried on throughout the entirety of the workshop. Students then observed a hands-on demonstration focused on creating a welt pocket, a feature traditionally used for formal wear. Professor Blackman emphasized how welt pockets are smaller and more refined than regular pockets, helping to enhance the sophistication of a garment. Students were then shown how to properly fuse the bias on the vest using an iron, a technique that both strengthens the fabric and creates a cleaner sewing line, elevating the craftsmanship and value of the piece. Throughout the workshop, Professor Blackman showed students the step-by-step process of making a vest, from cutting fabric to skilled sewing techniques. Highlighting both machine sewing and hand-sewing methods, the workshop provided an insightful introduction to tailoring work. The importance of precise handwork, a trademark of tailoring, was a key takeaway for all participants. By the end of the workshop, students had gained valuable technical skills and insights for the art of tailoring and the construction of vests. Professor Blackman showed great expertise and passion, helping participants to approach their work with greater focus on detail and craftsmanship, highlighting FIT’s commitment to providing career-driven insight into the world of fashion and giving students a memorable look into the world of tailoring and design.   Written by Student Reporter, Isabella Cruz (isabella_cruz1@fitnyc.edu)

  SUNY Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pegatron Korea on April 24th at Pegatron Korea’s headquarters located in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. Pegatron, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is a global semiconductor company that manufactures products for major companies in computer, telecommunications, and consumer electronics industries.  Having recently establishing a research and development hub in Korea, this mutual agreement serves as a starting point toward expanding technological and talent exchanges between South Korea and Taiwan, while also strengthening research and educational collaboration. Through this agreement, the two institutions have committed to collaborations including: joint research in wireless communication and artificial intelligence (AI), student internships, active knowledge exchange through joint seminars, programs, and lectures to strengthen professional skill development.  President Arthur Lee stated, “This MOU is beneficial for both SUNY Korea and Pegatron as our students and faculty gain hands-on industrial experience, and Pegatron secures a foundation for exchanging talent with global competencies. Moving forward, we will continue to broaden our education reach through collaborations with world-leading companies.” This agreement is part of SUNY Korea’s ongoing efforts to expand its partnerships with outstanding companies both domestically and internationally, providing students with practical, global education opportunities.