60th Anniversary Commemorative Project Plan

Kyung Hee University, with a fine tradition of studies for the future and peace for all people, is marking its 60th year anniversary in May 2009. It is concurrently preparing to leap forward into a second phase in its history as a new model of a 21st century university that works for the benefit of all mankind. For the past 60 years, Kyung Hee University has endeavored to and has ultimately succeeded in perpetuating the founding ideology of “Creating a Cultural World” in pursuit of a meaningful future creative fusion of research, education and practice on the Seoul, Global and Kwangnung Campuses. The upcoming milestone is the impetus for Kyung Hee University to be reborn, using its firmly planted foundation in its long distinguished history and concrete vision to set new mid- and long-term plans. While maintaining scholastic authority, the university will embrace a new role for the benefit of the future of all mankind.

60 year Anniversary New Enterprise -Taking on Future Innovations and Challenges

Kyung Hee University’s 60th year commemoration enterprise is the starting point to reformat the ideology and surpass past accomplishments with this opportunity to evaluate and move towards future challenges. This would all, of course be necessarily aided only by the imaginative and passionate teaching staff, students, parents and alumni who support Kyung Hee University’s history and a vision, with an strong vested interest in both this country and the international community to endure and usher in a new era in our history. The core power of 60th anniversary commemoration enterprise is in the confidence in Kyung Hee University’s foundation, history and traditions. The 60-year anniversary promotes harmony for all Kyung Hee University faculty, alumni, current and prospective students to share and communicate in creative processes.

The 60th anniversary enterprise project, based on a policy and vision of 60th anniversary commission board, will be separated into various projects. The approach of executing the "Creation 21" project, the campus master plan, five additional projects for university development, and the Global Studios will catalyze the development of various fund raising campaigns. The Creation 21 Project will announce the final team member in May 2009 and the Global Studio be unveiled at the Seoul and Global Campuses. The 5 universityl development projects will include research projects and monitoring feedback, in conjunction with the Campus Master Plan, for greater efficacy and will be centered at both the Seoul and Global campuses in hopes of creating and reaping bigger benefits in the school environment.

The vision of Kyung Hee University’s 60 years anniversary will include the widely announced founding of and collaboration with the World Civic Forum (WCF) and the World Civic Youth Forum (WCYF), international conferences, and cultural and artistic events. The 60th anniversary commemoration ceremonies will be held on May 6th at Kyung Hee University, and additional functions for the establishment of WCF and WCYF and International Conference will run for 4 days from May 5th-8th at COEX convention center.

The scope and nature of social practices at the university and orientation on the social contribution program, the “Kyung Hee Global Praxis 60,” and further information about Kyung Hee University activities overseas will continue March to December and will continue.