Dongguk University was ranked 11th overall in a university assessment survey released on October 6th by the Joongang Ilbo. In particular, it was ranked third as a ‘globalized’ university, behind only Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Hanyang University (Seoul campus). Dongguk’s globalization
The Dongguk Center of Teaching and Learning (DCTL) announced the start of its own academic counseling service for international students on August 27th on Dongguk’s official homepage. This program aims to assist students toward a successful university experience. This service was started three years
Dongguk BUD (DUBUD), which is managed by the Department of International Affairs, consists of “DU,” from Dongguk University, and “BUD,” from the English word buddy. It sounds like “The friend of Dongguk University,” because the word “BUD” means a close friend in Korean. DUBUD is a program that match
The Rising International Status of Hangul The University-Tomorrow Research Laboratory for the Twenties conducted survey in 2013 among 4,000 university students. It revealed that more than 40 percent of the respondents believed King Sejong was the person who left the most significant legacies in Kore
Homecoming Day for the class of ’84 was held in May 24th, mainly at Main Hall and Sangrokwon. Since the Homecoming Day for the class of ’79 in 2009, Dongguk University has been celebrating 30th anniversary of admission for graduates continuously. This year is sixth year. About 180 alumni, which is t
The Central Library had held a special book exhibition with a theme of “Disaster and Healing,” to endure the recent disasters including Sewol ferry tragedy, collision of the subway line number 2, and big fire in Jangseong hospice hospital, and not to forget those who were sacrificed in them. The exh
On April 8, 2014 Microsoft ended eight years of support for Windows XP. The Office of Information Technology Administration plans to make transition away from Windows XP support. All computers using XP as the OS (Operating System) in offices, computer labs, and the Central Library are eventually goi
The mobile student ID card system is under development, with plans to replace the plastic ID card completely. It is planned to be issued to students from August onwards. The Information Management Team is overseeing the whole system. The system is designed to reduce the expenses charged for reissued
The Central Library will reinforce the etiquette campaign starting from this week. The goal of the campaign is to create a more academic atmosphere in the library. It will mainly focus on two points. The first is to prohibit any kind of food and beverage, and the second is to reduce noise in the rea