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70th Anniversary of Seoul National University 2015 International Forum for Crane Conservation in Korean Peninsula

Dec 18, 2015

70th Anniversary of Seoul National University
2015 International Forum for Crane Conservation in Korean Peninsula
“Let’s Think about Cranes Again, the Symbol of Seoul National University”

◆ Time : December 18th 2015 (Friday) 12:00-20:00
◆ Venue : Middle Auditorium, Seoul National University Cultural Center
◆ Organizers : Seoul National University, National Institute of Ecology
◆ Managing Organizers : SNU Wild Bird Study Group, Korea Crane Network
◆ Supporters : Ministry of Environment, International Crane Foundation, Hanns-Seidel Foundation, SNU Research Institute of Unification and Peace, National Institute of Biological Resources,
WWF-Korea,andCanadian Embassy in Korea, UGGS National Wildlife Health Center

Program

Pre-Forum Event (12:00-20:00 Lobby, Middle Auditorium, SNU Cultural Center) Exhibition of Crane Photos, Pictures and Specimens

Forum (14:00-18:00 Middle Auditorium, SNU Cultural Center) <Opening Ceremony>

13:30-14:00 Registration
14:00-14:20 Opening Remarks: Woo-Shin Lee, Professor, Seoul National University (Wildlife Science)
Welcoming Remarks: Nak-in Sung, President, Seoul National University
Congratulatory address 1: Jeong-Hwa Seo (President, SNU Alumni Association)
Congratulatory address 2: Sang-Bae Kim (President, National Institute of Biological Resources)
14:20-14:50 Celebratory Performance: Traditional Korean Crane Dance
- Performed by Students Majoring in Traditional Korean Dance, SNU Department of Physical Education
- Explanation: Dr. Kyung-Sook Kim, Lecturer, SNU Department of Physical Education
14:50-15:00 Group Photo

<Presentations>

Chair: Dr. Hang Lee, Professor, SNU College of Veterinary Medicine
15:00-15:30 [Plenary lecture 1] “The Crane, Seoul National University and Korean Culture” (Prof. Lee, Woo-shin)
15:30-16:00 [Plenary lecture 2] “Cranes and Humans” (Dr. George Archibald, International Crane Foundation)
16:00-16:15 “Crane status in Korean Peninsula in winter, 2014-2015” (Dr. Kisup Lee, Waterbird Network Korea)
16:15-16:30 Coffee Break
16:30-16:45 “Conservation of Crane Population in Cheorwon” (Dr. Seungwha Yoo, National Institute of Ecology)
16:45-17:05 “Cranes and Agriculture in North Korea” (Mr. Hall Healy, International Crane Foundation)
17:05-17:20 “Management of Health and Disease of Cranes” (Dr. Jonathan M. Sleeman, USGS National Wildlife Health Center and Adjunct Professor, SNU College of Veterinary Medicine)

Panel Discussion (17:20-18:20) Chair: Dr. Donguk Han (Executive director, NIE; Adjunct Prof. of Kongju Unv.)
Prof. Sang-In Jeon (SNU Graduate School of Environmental Studies)
Prof. Youngbae Suh (SNU College of Pharmacy; President, Korea National Committee for IUCN)
Dr. Sung-Ryong Kang (National Institute of Ecology)
Dr. Jin-Han Kim (National Institute of Biological Resources)
Mr. Simon Yoon (CEO, WWF-Korea)
Prof. Woo-Shin Lee (SNU College of Agriculture and Life Science)
Prof. Hang Lee (SNU College of Veterinary Medicine)
Dr. Bernhard Seliger (Hanns-Seidel Foundation Korea Office)

* 18:20-20:00 Reception

Inquiry : SNU Vet School KIM Jun (lizardsaint@gmail.com)