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NEW [17.6.2] A farewell ceremony is held as Ajou University President Dong Yeon Kim resigns

  • 2017-06-28
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On the afternoon of June 1st, a farewell ceremony for President Dong Yeon Kim was held on the lawn in front of Ajou University's Seongho Hall with students, faculty and staff members, and alumni in attendance.


The ceremony, in which Professor Chul Hwan Joo (Department of Culture and Contents) served as the MC, began with presenting farewell messages from Ajou people.


Many students, including those who participated in the After You Program, presented letters and gifts to President Kim. Then, faculty members, including Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Hee Sug Ryu, alumni, and people from the local community left messages for him.


Executive Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation Kyung Hee Choi presented a commemorative plaque and a gift and President Beom Jae Lee of the General Alumni Association gave another plaque to appoint President Kim as an honorary alumnus of Ajou University. A photo session with Ajou people followed the main event.


President Kim said, "I was truly happy during the past two years and four months at the University," adding, "I want to especially thank our students because the times I spent with them were particularly enjoyable."


He went on to say, "I am sorry that I am leaving the University in the middle of my term," adding, "But I am relieved since I trust in the abilities and potential of Ajou people."


He then stated, "I would like to remain one of the Ajou people in my heart wherever I may be," adding, " I will try my best to support the development of the University."


He took office as the 15th President of Ajou University in 2015 and leaves the post after being appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance.