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SUNY Korea Hosts Spring 2025 Convocation for 167 New Students SUNY Korea successfully held the Spring 2025 Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Prior to the ceremony, from February 14th to the 19th, the New Student Welcome Week (NSWW) took place, offering the students a variety of activities to learn more about the school and build connections with their peers. This spring sees the introduction of 167 new students representing seven countries – South Korea, the United States, India, Japan, China, Canada, and France. SUNY Korea has now welcomed students from 70 different nations since its inaugural class in Fall 2014, a testament to the global spirit of this institution. The ceremony featured a welcome address by President Arthur Lee, followed by a congratulatory speech from Carl Lejuez, Provost and Executive Vice President of SBU. Key events included the student oath, scholarship awards, and the SUNY Korea pin ceremony. In his welcome address, President Lee stated, “As you set out to achieve your dreams, do not be afraid of failure - failure is part of the journey. When setbacks come, learn from them, adapt, and keep moving forward. Welcome to the start of an extraordinary adventure. Dream big, work hard, and make this journey unforgettable.” During the ceremony, 64 students were awarded with scholarships, recognizing their outstanding achievements and potential. SUNY Korea remains committed to providing extensive scholarship opportunities to ensure that talented students can pursue their education and research without any financial barriers. Following the Convocation Ceremony, the newly enrolled students, from Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS), Business Management (BM), Computer Science (CS), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Technology and Society (TS), will start their first day of the Spring 2025 semester on Friday, February 21.
2025.02.21 Hits 1781
SUNY Korea Welcomes 231 New Students for the Fall 2024 Semester SUNY Korea successfully held its Fall 2024 New Student Welcome Week and the Fall 2024 Convocation Ceremony for the new students of Stony Brook University (SBU) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) from August 16th to the 22nd. The new freshmen had the opportunity to dive into their first week as university students during New Student Welcome Week. The week was packed with welcome events, orientations, campus tours, and fun activities with upperclassmen. It gave students a chance to learn more about the university, get oriented, and make new friends. The Convocation ceremony, held on Thursday, August 22nd, was attended by over 600 students and parents. The ceremony featured a welcome address by SUNY Korea President Arthur H. Lee, congratulatory speeches by SBU Executive Vice President and Provost Carl Lejuez and FIT President Joyce F. Brown, followed by a student oath, scholarship awards, and a SUNY Korea pin ceremony. For this fall semester, a total of 231 freshmen from 24 countries, including Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Myanmar, and Turkey, have enrolled, surpassing the target number for the fall intake. Notably, students from Chile, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Syria have joined the SUNY Korea community for the first time, bringing the total number of nationalities represented at the university to 69. In his welcome address, President Arthur H. Lee warmly greeted the new students, stating, “SUNY Korea is the place where you explore new ideas, collaborate with peers, and learn from the best minds in each field to pursue your dreams. Remember that dreams are the seeds for future success, and always approach opportunities with curiosity and an open mind.” Following the Convocation ceremony, the new students from SBU’s six majors—Technology and Society, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Business Management—along with students from FIT’s two majors—Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management—will begin their semester on Friday, August 23.
2024.08.23 Hits 695