A promotional poster for Ewha Womans College’s 140 anniversary / Courtesy of Ewha Womans College
Ewha Womans College started its one hundred and fortieth anniversary fundraising marketing campaign with the inauguration of the Ewha one hundred and fortieth Anniversary Growth Supporters’ Committee, Thursday.
The marketing campaign goals to boost 140 billion gained ($95 million) to strengthen the college’s long-term monetary foundations and unfold a tradition of philanthropy throughout its educational neighborhood.
In keeping with Ewha Womans College, the launch occasion highlighted Ewha’s dedication to advancing its mission of inclusive innovation and civic engagement. Forward of the formal kickoff, college officers mentioned that they had already raised a complete of 60 billion gained, laying the early groundwork for broader participation.
About 100 committee members and potential donors attended the ceremony, together with co-chairs Kim Younger-ja of the Seungsan Nanum Basis; Kim Eun-mi, chair of the Ewha Hakdang Basis; Lee Myung-kyung, president of the Ewha Alumni Affiliation; Ewha College President Lee Hyang-sook; and Jang Myung-soo, former chair of the Ewha Hakdang Basis.
This system featured an introduction to the college’s imaginative and prescient, an outline of the event supporters’ committee, remarks by the co-chairs, particular performances and a reception. Organizers mentioned the occasion was meant to foster a shared understanding of Ewha’s future objectives and the importance of its 140-year legacy.
A spokesperson added that Ewha has been making ready since 2025, designating the milestone as the start of a brand new chapter in its historical past.
The one hundred and fortieth anniversary steering committee chaired by the college’s president has coordinated seven subcommittees targeted on educational programming, commemorative occasions, publicity, fundraising and services, archival work and publications, performances and exhibitions.
Commemorative actions are deliberate all through Might, together with the college’s official founding date. Over the course of the month, the college will host educational symposia, exhibitions and performances designed to contain Ewha college students, college and alumni within the celebration.
They’re additionally launching a devoted anniversary web site to showcase the establishment’s achievements over the previous 140 years and description its strategic imaginative and prescient for the longer term below the theme of “Main an period of inclusive innovation.”
“The anniversary gives a possibility to share Ewha’s 140-year historical past and conventional values with the world and create a forward-looking pageant that unites all members of the Ewha neighborhood,” Ewha Womans College President Lee Hyang-sook mentioned in a press launch.
