Feb 27 β€’ 02:45 UTC πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Myongji University Holds Ceremony for 'Yoo Jae-sung Alumni Memorial Classroom'

Myongji University held a dedication ceremony for the Yoo Jae-sung Memorial Classroom, commemorating the completion of a newly constructed lecture hall funded by significant donations from alumnus Yoo Jae-sung.

On February 26, Myongji University conducted a dedication ceremony for the Yoo Jae-sung Memorial Classroom located in the Humanities Campus. The event featured various segments including speeches, a prayer, an introduction to the founding spirit of the university, and a formal presentation of plaques and flowers. The construction of this new lecture hall cost approximately 120 million KRW and aims to enhance student focus with a seating capacity of 120. The hall has been designed to facilitate a great learning environment with modern safety and comfort features.

The recently established Yoo Jae-sung Memorial Classroom is equipped with modern amenities, having undergone extensive renovations to ensure a safe and conducive learning atmosphere. This classroom symbolizes Myongji University's commitment to providing quality education to its students. Yoo Jae-sung is noted not only for his successful entrepreneurial endeavors in the airport restaurant industry but also for his dedication to the local Korean community in Houston, where he has been an influential leader and philanthropist.

Yoo has donated around 300 million KRW to his alma mater, with funds from his latest contributions going towards scholarships for outstanding students facing financial difficulties, as well as to the establishment of the memorial classroom itself. Myongji University's President, Im Yeon-soo, expressed deep gratitude towards Yoo for his generous contributions, which significantly support the university's mission of nurturing responsible talents in society.

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