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Nov 15, 2016 SNU MoA Exhibition: The Old Days of the College of Fine Arts SNU MoA Exhibition: The Old Days of the College of Fine Arts SNU Museum of Art (MoA) is holding a photo exhibition on the earliest moments of the College of Fine Arts to commemorate SNU’s 70th anniversary. Nov 13, 2016 SNU Professor Speaks about Achieving Balance Between Science and Philosophy SNU Professor Speaks about Achieving Balance Between Science and Philosophy By now it is clear that the only “outdated” aspect of science and technology is the age-old fear and uncertainty over its rapid development. Ethical concerns have been growing alongside this alarming progress, and with the onset of artificial intelligence, robots, virtual reality, and never-before-seen technology, the future has never seemed more dynamic and potent. Nov 10, 2016 SNU Professor Finds New Function of Plant Roots SNU Professor Finds New Function of Plant Roots When we think of how plants undergo the process of photosynthesis, we often think that only the part above ground is capable of detecting and reacting to sunlight. Nov 08, 2016 Getting it Done by Law: SNU’s 70th Anniversary Commemoration Play Getting it Done by Law: SNU’s 70th Anniversary Commemoration Play SNU students and alumni of Gwanak Drama Society are staging a theatrical performance in celebration of the university’s 70th anniversary. The play, titled Getting it Done by Law, is Gwanak Drama Society’s fifth performance since it was established in 2011. This year’s play will be staged at the Ewha Girls’ High School 100th Memorial Hall from November 2 to 13. Nov 08, 2016 SNU Wins First Place at ACM-ICPC SNU Wins First Place at ACM-ICPC The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning hosted the 16th ACM-ICPC Asia-Daejeon Regional college student programming contest from November 4 to 5 at the Munji campus of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Nov 08, 2016 [Student Essay] Top Study Locations in SNU with Beautiful Views [Student Essay] Top Study Locations in SNU with Beautiful Views Most of the time I am very proud to be an INFP. MBTI experts describe us INFPs as being idealistic, free-spirited, genuine, sensitive, spontaneous, and sympathetic – so basically, the best type of all. The only times that I wish I were not INFP is when I have to find the perfect spot to write an essay, read, study for an exam, or just concentrate on a task – which, as a student, is basically every day of my life. Oct 26, 2016 Join SNU Facebook Page Join SNU Facebook Page Seoul National University has been running the official Facebook page since 2013 to deliver the latest news about SNU to worldwide. Oct 18, 2016 SNU to Build Seoul Wild Animal Rescue Center SNU to Build Seoul Wild Animal Rescue Center SNU made an agreement with Seoul City on October 13 to establish the Seoul Wild Animal Rescue Center by remodeling the SNU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Oct 17, 2016 SNU Holds the 17th International Conference on Education Research SNU Holds the 17th International Conference on Education Research From October 12 to 14, the annual International Conference on Education Research (ICER) was held at SNU’s Hoam Faculty House. ICER is a platform to “exchange ideas, broaden our knowledge, and foster collaboration and networks” through workshops, keynote speeches, and presentation sessions on the development of future education. Oct 17, 2016 SNU Research on the Relationship Between Optimism and Happiness SNU Research on the Relationship Between Optimism and Happiness Is a happy person optimistic? Or is an optimistic person happy? To seek the answers, the SNU Center for Happiness Studies conducted a 3-year study involving 270 SNU students. Oct 16, 2016 SNU’s Department of Korean Music Performs at the 2016 Gugak Festival SNU’s Department of Korean Music Performs at the 2016 Gugak Festival On October 13, around 90 students from the Department of Korean Music performed at the 2016 University Korean Traditional Music Festival held at the National Gugak Center in celebration of SNU’s 70th anniversary. Oct 14, 2016 SNU President Visits Silicon Valley SNU President Visits Silicon Valley On September 26, SNU President SUNG Nak-in visited Silicon Valley, California.