The 2012 Spring Commencement Ceremony for GSIS Doctorate and Masters in International Studies and Masters in International Development Policy was held on February 24, 2012.
This year’s Commencement was particularly special in that GSIS rewarded its first Doctorate degree to Mr. Kyung-Han Lim (’08 Int’l Coop.). In addition, a total of 47 Master’s degrees in International Studies - 7 in International Commerce, 17 in International Cooperation, 19 in International Area Studies, and 4 in Korean Studies - and 19 Master’s degrees in International Development Policy were rewarded.
In the commencement address, Dean Jin-Hyun Paik spoke to the students about the importance of keeping one’s “balance” amid uncertainties and challenges by maintaining a “dead weight” consisted of one’s core values.
At this year’s ceremony, Ms. Nari Yoon (‘09 Int’l Cooperation) delivered the valedictory speech on behalf of the student body.
The ceremony was a celebration for all 67 students and their family and friends of their endeavor and achievements at GSIS.