Following the FIT Alumni Panel Event, the Spring 2021 SBU Alumni Panel Event was successfully held with 5 SUNY Korea SBU-graduated professionals. The alumni (Eunpyo Choi, Udara Silva, Ban Seok Koo, Phit Ahn, and Hanbin Baik) are working at globally renowned companies in the fields of strategy & planning, start-up and app development.
Panel discussion and networking with current SBU and FIT students were done via zoom.
After the event, in a survey by CDC (Career Development Center), 100% of attending students rated the Spring 2021 SBU Alumni Panel Event to be “Very helpful” for Career Preparation. Also, 100 % of attendees responded that the event “Quite Exceeded Expectations.”
On November 27, the Department of Technology and Society hosted a warm and festive Thanksgiving Dinner in the SUNY Korea Lounge, bringing together students and faculty for an evening of community and celebration. As the department’s first-ever Thanksgiving gathering, the event served as a meaningful opportunity to share cultures and create new traditions together. The event not only offered students the opportunity to share a holiday meal with members of the department but also fe
SUNY Korea students came together in B105 on November 26, 2025, for Smart Career Building with AI, a hands-on career readiness workshop hosted by the Career Development Center in partnership with the TSM faculty. Led by Professor Joseph S. Cabuay, the session offered students a practical look at how AI can support their professional journeys, while reminding them that technology works best when guided by thoughtful and responsible humans. Throughout the workshop, students explored t
On November 21st, 2025, SUNY Korea marked the end of the year with a spectacular Year-End Party themed Prom – Masquerade Party. Hosted at the IGC Dining Hall, the event brought together more than 100 attendees including students, faculty, and staff, with friends and family members also joining in the celebration. The evening commenced at 6 PM with a warm welcome from the event’s MCs, Yasemin and Jeongmin, followed by a toast from SUNY Korea President Arthur Lee. The j
The 2025 SUNY Korea Research Challenge once again showcased the energy, curiosity, and dedication of its students and faculty. This year’s event brought together a total of 59 teams, including 33 from Stony Brook University (SBU), 16 from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), and, for the first time, 10 teams from GLOCAL, a new initiative designed to promote collaboration between students, faculty, and industry partners. The challenge continued its mission of nurturing innova
On Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, SUNY Korea hosted a special seminar titled “The History of Western Music through Cello Works,” featuring guest lecturer and professional cellist Dr. Sae Rom Kwon alongside collaborative pianist Dr. Hyo Jung Song. The event brought together students, faculty, and classical music enthusiasts for an insightful journey through the evolution of Western music. Dr. Kwon opened the session with an introduction to how musical styles and f