Stony Brook University SUNY Korea

  "If it wasn't hard everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great." - Tom Hanks The CPA Study Group went on an educational field trip to Deloitte Korea on Tuesday, May 16. Around 15 students were able to learn about this company. Deloitte Anjin LLC, located in Seoul, Korea is one of the largest accounting firms that provides services in audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax. The students were also able to meet up with a SUNY Korea alumnus currently working at Deloitte.  The alumnus of the Business Management Department graduated from SUNY Korea in Summer 2021 and has been working at Deloitte Korea since then. He gave practical tips on how to manage time wisely during university life and how that helped to get his job at Deloitte Anjin LLC. The office tour session that was a part of the field trip provided a special opportunity for students to experience what it is like to work at a company. The mentorship from the SUNY Korea alumnus and the glimpse of office life have sparked students' motivation to study harder to achieve their USCPA certificate. The CPA Study Group was first launched in Spring 2022 with 20 students. Now with a total of 30 students, this study group provides superior sessions for those who want to become a CPA, and includes seminars, field trips, mentoring and advising from USCPA.  

Stony Brook University hosted its 63rd annual commencement ceremony May 19 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, providing graduates in the Class of 2023 with a memorable sendoff as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. “Futures — that’s really what a commencement ceremony is about, a moment to reflect as you move from one phase of your life to another,” said Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis in her commencement address, noting that over one-third of the graduates are the first in their families to attend college. “You have done so much in addition to your own growth as a student, scholar, and researcher, you have left an indelible mark on Stony Brook. No matter where your next pathway leads, I know you will be taking the spirit of Stony Brook with you, because you have demonstrated that to be a Seawolf is to care for your communities.” Click here to read the original article

  Jaclyn Jahn, a Stony Brook University School of Nursing student who will graduate on May 17, has been named a recipient of the 2023 Future Nurse Leader Award by the American Nurses Association – New York (ANA-NY). The Future Nurse Leader Award is given to students nominated by their respective school as outstanding students who demonstrate leadership, make significant contributions to their school, promote activity in nursing organizations, and embody the values and ethics of nursing. This year ANA-NY is awarding 17 students in New York State with the honor. Click here to read the original article.

On May 10, FIT presented the Future of Fashion Celebration and Honors, which included the Future of Fashion runway show and a festive after-party celebrating two special honorees, in addition to outstanding student work. The evening was hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham and honored industry notables–designer and FIT alumnus Victor Glemaud and supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Karlie Kloss—as well as outstanding students. The event benefited the FIT Foundation, which supports college initiatives and student scholarships.  Following the runway show, more than 300 guests from the worlds of business and design adjourned to the reception, featuring music by DJ Lina. Click here to read the original article.

On May 10, FIT hosted the annual Future of Fashion runway show, which for the second year was presented by Macy’s. Held in the Breezeway and emceed by Ashley Graham, model and entrepreneur, the show featured 87 looks created by a select group 2023 graduates of FIT’s Fashion Design BFA program. This year, the featured designs spanned four concentrations: sportswear, knitwear, intimate apparel, and special occasion. Some of the themes were size inclusivity, gender neutral, sustainability, and deconstructed and repurposed. Plenty of bright bold colors and textures were on view. Click here to read the original article.

Before her red-carpet appearance at the Met Gala on May 1, eco-conscious designer Stella McCartney spoke with Dr. Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at FIT, in front of a packed audience in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. McCartney offered candid and generous responses to questions from Steele and students about growing up in a creative household, the challenges of sustainable and cruelty-free design, and the importance of timeless, well-constructed clothes. Click here to read the original article.

As graduation looms for the Class of 2023, Grad Day celebrated the graduates and kicked off the countdown to commencement. The April 19 event was co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government and the Stony Brook University Alumni Association. Despite brisk temperatures, hundreds of students attended the event, held on the Shop Red West outdoor patio. Click here to read the original article.  

“Once you learn what’s going on behind the veil of fashion, it’s very difficult to continue on and ignore it,” said Kerry Bannigan, founder and executive director of the Fashion Impact Fund, in a Globally Connected @ FIT event held April 13 titled, “Why the Fashion Industry Should Strive to Be Sustainable Sooner.” Bannigan, along with Liz Breuer, International Trade and Marketing ’19, cofounder and CEO of New Normal Bureau, spoke about how they became advocates for sustainability in the fashion industry and what students can do in the face of a global environmental crisis. Helen Gaudette, assistant dean for International Education, moderated. Click here to read the original article.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and The Trust for Governors Island today announced that Stony Brook University will serve as the anchor institution for the development of a world-leading climate solutions center on Governors Island in the city’s harbor. “The New York Climate Exchange” (“The Exchange”) will be a first-of-its kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to our global climate crisis, while also acting as a hub for New Yorkers to benefit from the rapidly evolving green economy.   Click here to read the original article.  

Nicole Chen ’23 is among a group of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students from across the State University of New York (SUNY) system to receive the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award, now celebrating its fourth class of awardees, recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic merit and perseverance. Click here to read the original article.  

  On Wednesday, April 19, The SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume held the opening reception for “Global Glamour: A Tour of Colorful and Exotic Costumes.”   ‘Global Glamour’ is a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of diverse communities from across the world. The exhibition showcases the beauty and intricate detail of traditional costumes from around the globe. The costumes on display are a vibrant celebration of color, and many of them are embellished with intricate embroidery that reflects the unique patterns and motifs of each culture. This allows visitors to experience the rich tapestry of cultural expression through the art of costume. The intention behind the exhibition is to promote cultural understanding and appreciation in the global era. In a world that is increasingly interconnected and interdependent, it is more important than ever to be aware of and understand the diverse cultural traditions and practices of communities from across the world. By showcasing the beauty and unique character of traditional costumes from different regions, the Costume Museum's exhibition hopes to inspire visitors to learn more about the world's rich cultural heritage, and to celebrate the diversity that makes our world so beautiful.   This exhibition will open from April 19, 2023 through September 27, 2023. Also, this exhibition will be suspended during June 5 – 27 for the 2023 Fashion Design AAS exhibition. The opening hours of the museum is: Monday – Friday (10:00am – 5:00pm) / Weekends and Holidays: closed  

    Join us on our campus for an exciting day of exploration at SUNY Korea Experience Day! Immerse yourself in the world of Stony Brook University and FIT department programs as our esteemed professors deliver captivating mock lectures. Engage with current students from each department and get firsthand insights into their experience at SUNY Korea. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to learn more about our dynamic programs and campus life. Mark your calendar and join us for SUNY Korea Experience Day! Please click on the image to register!   Should you have any questions regarding the SUNY Korea Experience Day, please do not hesitate to contact us. +82-32-626-1030 | admission@sunykorea.ac.kr 

SUNY Korea Signs an MOU with IFEZ·IGC Universities Photography Courtesy: IFEZ On April 6th, SUNY Korea and 6 organizations including the IFEZ and universities associated in the IGC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create Songdo International City as a bilingual city. The organizations agreed on their communal effort to create a bilingual city connected to our local community and partner with English education-related organizations. Furthermore, they decided to plan specific action plans in order to perform other minor businesses related in making Songdo a bilingual city. The purpose of the agreement is to build a public private partnership (PPP) through cooperation among the 7 organizations and carry out their specific action plans. IFEZ is currently working on improving the living conditions of foreigners working in IFEZ and creating the bilingual city to accelerate businesses regarding foreign investment and acquisition of new companies.   Translated from an article from Daehan Gyeongje (대한경제). Click here to read the article.

For generations, women’s rights have been restricted in Iran. As recent political tensions have grown, so have the restrictions. Women’s current protests are a century in the making. Can we call this a feminist revolution? “Back in 2011, I was on the phone with my grandmother in Tehran,” says Dr. Sara Hassani, assistant professor of political science and women’s and gender studies at Providence College. “She told me about an effort she and her friends were partaking in for girls who survived their self-immolations”—the act of setting oneself on fire.  Click here to read the original article.

Employment Success Stories of SUNY Korea Graduates SUNY Korea Stony Brook Students Listening to a Class Lecture   Graduates of SUNY Korea are successfully obtaining employment at global companies and prestigious graduate schools. SUNY Korea is the first Korean campus established among prestigious overseas universities, and is recognized as one of the excellent global campus. According to SUNY Korea, Ji-Hyun Baek, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Stony Brook University, joined Meta, a company that operates the world's largest social media platform Facebook. Furthermore, Computer Science graduate Yoo-Jung Shin joined LG Energy Solution U.S. subsidiary, Applied Mathematics and Statistics graduate Seung-Won Byun joined Samjeong KPMG, Technology and Society graduate Ji-Hun Gwak joined Deloitte Anjin LLC, Business Management graduate Ha-Young Ji joined Posco International America Corporation, and Fashion Technology University (FIT) graduate Sang-Hoon Kwak joined the global online luxury platform Tren:be. Technology and Society graduate Sung-Hwan Kim got accepted to Stanford Graduate school. SUNY Korea indicated the reason for the success of graduates in a series of global companies are △ Having the same curriculum as the New York campus in the United States △ Providing a unique interdisciplinary program to strengthen global capabilities △ Forming a practical education related to high-tech industries required by global companies. From its inception, SUNY Korea has been providing a curriculum that uses creativity and critical thinking skills required by the industry, and global-level lectures that can cultivate problem-solving skills and acquire knowledge that is immediately applicable to hands-on experience. SUNY Korea is an expansion campus of the United States’ Stony Brook University and Fashion Institute of Technology, offering the same curriculum as the New York campus in the United States, allowing students to experience the best degree programs in the United States. Stony Brook University is recognized as a science-oriented research university, ranking first among the public universities in New York State in last year's US News & World Report. In addition, students from Stony Brook University at SUNY Korea take classes with students on the New York campus for one year during their studies. Students from the Fashion Institute of Technology can also pursue a bachelor's degree in New York or Milan after a two-year associate graduate degree in Korea. Seung-Won Byun, who is working at Samjeong KPMG after graduating from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at SUNY Korea, said, “I was able to broaden my perspective of seeing the world by communicating with friends from various nationalities that I met on and off the campus in New York Campus. I was also able to get a job where I wanted with various experiences, career courses, and job counseling programs in school". Sang-Hoon Kwak, who graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, also known as the MIT of the fashion industry, is working at the global online luxury platform "Tren:be" and said that he gained a wide view of the global market through this practical interdisciplinary program in university. Sung-Hwan Kim, who got accepted to Stanford Graduate School said, “The practical and professional curriculum of SUNY Korea gave me a broader perspective on the field of energy technology, which led me to apply to graduate school.” Arthur H. Lee, President of the State University of New York - Korea, said, "SUNY Korea offers all lectures in English and provides the same curriculum as the New York campus in the United States. To foster talented people who can be active in the global society, various opportunities are provided to acquire global capabilities and knowledge at the same time. I think these efforts have paid off and our graduates are receiving good reviews from global companies". Meanwhile, SUNY Korea, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, is the first U.S. university in Korea to host and operate promising departments from Stony Brook University (SBU), the world's most prestigious university among 64 state universities in New York, and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a world-renowned fashion university. Stony Brook University has six departments: Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology and Society, and Business Management. The Fashion Institute of Technology has two departments: Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management. Click here to read the original article.