Since its foundation in 1886 as Korea’s first educational institute for women, Ewha has continued to grow into one of the most prestigious universities not only within Korea but around the world. This book commemorates Ewha’s proud history and spirit and presents its vision for the future. The events and people captured in the book, accompanied by rare photographs, make up 127 years of Ewha’s history, and of women’s history in Korea.
Contents
Foreword
Ⅰ. Ewha Haktang Years 1886-1910 Break of a New Dawn
Pear Blossom School
Ewha Haktang’s Early Years
Medical Service for and by Women
Outcry of Korean Women
Ⅱ. The College at Ewha Haktang 1910-1925 Confronting Challenges
Competing with Men
The College’s First Years
Leading New Trends in Fashion
First-Generation Women Leaders
Ⅲ. Ewha College 1925-1945 Half-Century of Miracles
Truth, Goodness and Beauty - Spirit of Harmony and Balance
The Ewha Girl: High Ideals, Classy Style
Treasury of the Modern, Romantic Spirit
Ewha, Built on Love and Prayer
In the Hands of an Ewha-Educated Korean
Ⅳ. Ewha Womans University 1945-1961 Standing Tall in the Face of Hardship
The Dilemma of Coeducation
Pursuing Dreams in Times of War
May Queen - Between Convention and Tradition
Bringing Light to the Deserts of Pakistan
Ⅴ. Progress and Growth 1961-1979 Establishment of Academic Tradition
Commitment to Continue Onward
Building an Academic Tradition
Fighting Political Oppression
Romanticism of Youth Culture
Ⅵ. The Leap Forward 1979-1990 Ewha Renaissance
Center of Education and Research
Promise of Lifelong Education for Women
A Century of Dreams
Cultural Tug-of-War
Ⅶ. Ewha in the 21st Century 1990-Present Global Dreams and Challenges
Model for the 21st Century
Toward the Humanization of Women Around the World
Research at Ewha: Specialization and Focus
Global Time, Global Space
Ewha, Where Change Begins: The Global Hub for Women’s Education