On May 16, 2023, the University of Seoul (UOS) held a student award ceremony to recognize and celebrate students for their remarkable achievements. UOS has been hosting an awards ceremony every semester with the aim of fostering academic growth among students. This year, a total of 196 students attended the ceremony, and many school officials were also present to join in the celebration.
During the event, out of the 191 students, 61 students, including Kim Hyo-min (Dept. of Public Administration), who won the Prime Minister's Prize at the 1st National Youth Fiscal Master competition, received the Academic Award. This award was presented to those who demonstrated outstanding performance in academic contests and competitions outside the school. Furthermore, Ryu Chang-hyun (Dept. of Geoinformatics), the former Student President at UOS, along with seven other students who participated in the previous winter overseas volunteer program, were honored with the Achievement Award. Additionally, a total of 126 students were selected for the Academic Excellence Award in recognition of their exceptional grades.
Distinguished individuals, such as President Won Yong-kul and Student Affairs Officer Hwang Seon-hwan, were in attendance at the event and provided encouragement to the students. President Won expressed his satisfaction in rewarding students for their continuous efforts and challenges across various fields. He expressed his hope that UOS students would strive for higher goals and develop into individuals who can make a positive impact not only in Seoul but also on a global scale.
Heo Chae-eun (Dept. of English Language and Literature, ’21), who received the Academic Award, expressed her gratitude for the support and motivation of UOS towards students through various means. She described the event as a great opportunity to inspire and motivate students and expressed a sense of fulfillment in seeing her efforts paying off. She also expressed her hope that more students would have a chance to attend similar events in the future.