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  SUNY Korea's FIT graduate Chaeeun Lee won the Critics Award from the senior design director of knitwear at Coach, Stacey Tester on May 11, 2023. After receiving her AAS degree at SUNY Korea in Spring 2020, Chaeeun continued on to the BFA program at FIT NY. The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) holds an annual Future of Fashion runway show for the graduating Fashion Design class. This year the fashion show took place in Manhattan with a theme concentration on knitwear, sportwear, intimate apparel and special occasion.   To read the full story, please click here --> Fashionista Chaeeun Lee's Design Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty Images from Fashionista Article  

    SUNY Korea Mechanical Engineering students won the First Place and Honorable Mention awards in the 2023 IGC Research Showcase for Outstanding Presentation of Research Project in Poster Form. The 2023 Incheon Global Campus (IGC) Research Showcase, which took place on Monday May 22, was the first IGC universities’ showcase aimed to present their current works and learn about latest research topics with fellow professionals.  Sooho Lee, Sambridha Bhattarai, and Artham Bordoloi, advised by Professor Cornelius Bradter were awarded First Place in their “WildEye: Expeditionary Hexapod” research. The research was about designing and building an expeditionary hexapod, WildEye, to capture wildlife footage to help preserve the natural habitat and environment.  Design of the Hexapod Joonhyeong Kim and advisor Professor Eugene Pak presented their research on “Nano Mechanical Modeling of Virus Assembly Process”, which won the Honorable Mention award. Their research was about the study of mechanical properties of a viral capsid based on icosahedral structure, a study established by Casper & Lug, to explore the next upcoming epidemic.  The full-day event included faculty presentations, ninety undergraduate student poster presentations and competition, and a celebratory reception at the end of the Showcase. This 2023 IGC Research Showcase served as an academic forum that promotes research projects through academic networking among the four IGC universities. The entire IGC community was invited to learn and explore new approaches on the different types of studies.    

Stony Brook University alum Brenda Aguilar is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the original article.

  "If it wasn't hard everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great." - Tom Hanks The CPA Study Group went on an educational field trip to Deloitte Korea on Tuesday, May 16. Around 15 students were able to learn about this company. Deloitte Anjin LLC, located in Seoul, Korea is one of the largest accounting firms that provides services in audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax. The students were also able to meet up with a SUNY Korea alumnus currently working at Deloitte.  The alumnus of the Business Management Department graduated from SUNY Korea in Summer 2021 and has been working at Deloitte Korea since then. He gave practical tips on how to manage time wisely during university life and how that helped to get his job at Deloitte Anjin LLC. The office tour session that was a part of the field trip provided a special opportunity for students to experience what it is like to work at a company. The mentorship from the SUNY Korea alumnus and the glimpse of office life have sparked students' motivation to study harder to achieve their USCPA certificate. The CPA Study Group was first launched in Spring 2022 with 20 students. Now with a total of 30 students, this study group provides superior sessions for those who want to become a CPA, and includes seminars, field trips, mentoring and advising from USCPA.  

Stony Brook University hosted its 63rd annual commencement ceremony May 19 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, providing graduates in the Class of 2023 with a memorable sendoff as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. “Futures — that’s really what a commencement ceremony is about, a moment to reflect as you move from one phase of your life to another,” said Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis in her commencement address, noting that over one-third of the graduates are the first in their families to attend college. “You have done so much in addition to your own growth as a student, scholar, and researcher, you have left an indelible mark on Stony Brook. No matter where your next pathway leads, I know you will be taking the spirit of Stony Brook with you, because you have demonstrated that to be a Seawolf is to care for your communities.” Click here to read the original article

  Jaclyn Jahn, a Stony Brook University School of Nursing student who will graduate on May 17, has been named a recipient of the 2023 Future Nurse Leader Award by the American Nurses Association – New York (ANA-NY). The Future Nurse Leader Award is given to students nominated by their respective school as outstanding students who demonstrate leadership, make significant contributions to their school, promote activity in nursing organizations, and embody the values and ethics of nursing. This year ANA-NY is awarding 17 students in New York State with the honor. Click here to read the original article.

On May 10, FIT presented the Future of Fashion Celebration and Honors, which included the Future of Fashion runway show and a festive after-party celebrating two special honorees, in addition to outstanding student work. The evening was hosted by supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham and honored industry notables–designer and FIT alumnus Victor Glemaud and supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Karlie Kloss—as well as outstanding students. The event benefited the FIT Foundation, which supports college initiatives and student scholarships.  Following the runway show, more than 300 guests from the worlds of business and design adjourned to the reception, featuring music by DJ Lina. Click here to read the original article.

On May 10, FIT hosted the annual Future of Fashion runway show, which for the second year was presented by Macy’s. Held in the Breezeway and emceed by Ashley Graham, model and entrepreneur, the show featured 87 looks created by a select group 2023 graduates of FIT’s Fashion Design BFA program. This year, the featured designs spanned four concentrations: sportswear, knitwear, intimate apparel, and special occasion. Some of the themes were size inclusivity, gender neutral, sustainability, and deconstructed and repurposed. Plenty of bright bold colors and textures were on view. Click here to read the original article.

Before her red-carpet appearance at the Met Gala on May 1, eco-conscious designer Stella McCartney spoke with Dr. Valerie Steele, director of The Museum at FIT, in front of a packed audience in the Katie Murphy Amphitheatre. McCartney offered candid and generous responses to questions from Steele and students about growing up in a creative household, the challenges of sustainable and cruelty-free design, and the importance of timeless, well-constructed clothes. Click here to read the original article.

As graduation looms for the Class of 2023, Grad Day celebrated the graduates and kicked off the countdown to commencement. The April 19 event was co-sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government and the Stony Brook University Alumni Association. Despite brisk temperatures, hundreds of students attended the event, held on the Shop Red West outdoor patio. Click here to read the original article.  

“Once you learn what’s going on behind the veil of fashion, it’s very difficult to continue on and ignore it,” said Kerry Bannigan, founder and executive director of the Fashion Impact Fund, in a Globally Connected @ FIT event held April 13 titled, “Why the Fashion Industry Should Strive to Be Sustainable Sooner.” Bannigan, along with Liz Breuer, International Trade and Marketing ’19, cofounder and CEO of New Normal Bureau, spoke about how they became advocates for sustainability in the fashion industry and what students can do in the face of a global environmental crisis. Helen Gaudette, assistant dean for International Education, moderated. Click here to read the original article.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and The Trust for Governors Island today announced that Stony Brook University will serve as the anchor institution for the development of a world-leading climate solutions center on Governors Island in the city’s harbor. “The New York Climate Exchange” (“The Exchange”) will be a first-of-its kind international center for developing and deploying dynamic solutions to our global climate crisis, while also acting as a hub for New Yorkers to benefit from the rapidly evolving green economy.   Click here to read the original article.  

Nicole Chen ’23 is among a group of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students from across the State University of New York (SUNY) system to receive the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for Student Excellence. The award, now celebrating its fourth class of awardees, recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic merit and perseverance. Click here to read the original article.  

  On Wednesday, April 19, The SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume held the opening reception for “Global Glamour: A Tour of Colorful and Exotic Costumes.”   ‘Global Glamour’ is a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of diverse communities from across the world. The exhibition showcases the beauty and intricate detail of traditional costumes from around the globe. The costumes on display are a vibrant celebration of color, and many of them are embellished with intricate embroidery that reflects the unique patterns and motifs of each culture. This allows visitors to experience the rich tapestry of cultural expression through the art of costume. The intention behind the exhibition is to promote cultural understanding and appreciation in the global era. In a world that is increasingly interconnected and interdependent, it is more important than ever to be aware of and understand the diverse cultural traditions and practices of communities from across the world. By showcasing the beauty and unique character of traditional costumes from different regions, the Costume Museum's exhibition hopes to inspire visitors to learn more about the world's rich cultural heritage, and to celebrate the diversity that makes our world so beautiful.   This exhibition will open from April 19, 2023 through September 27, 2023. Also, this exhibition will be suspended during June 5 – 27 for the 2023 Fashion Design AAS exhibition. The opening hours of the museum is: Monday – Friday (10:00am – 5:00pm) / Weekends and Holidays: closed  

    Join us on our campus for an exciting day of exploration at SUNY Korea Experience Day! Immerse yourself in the world of Stony Brook University and FIT department programs as our esteemed professors deliver captivating mock lectures. Engage with current students from each department and get firsthand insights into their experience at SUNY Korea. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to learn more about our dynamic programs and campus life. Mark your calendar and join us for SUNY Korea Experience Day! Please click on the image to register!   Should you have any questions regarding the SUNY Korea Experience Day, please do not hesitate to contact us. +82-32-626-1030 | admission@sunykorea.ac.kr