Civilizations and Higher Education

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1 In Celebration of the 32 nd Anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Peace Peace BAR Festival Civilizations and Higher Education In Search of Great Learning 25(Wed)~27(Fri) September, 2013

2 Purpose In the early twenty-first century, we are faced with unprecedented civilizational phenomena. It is no longer possible to understand the radical changes that are taking place among humans and in the world within the existing frame. From climate change to energy and food depletion, conflicts between civilizations, and innovation in digital information and communication technology, a paradigm shift is occurring at a global level. At a time of such great transformations, reflecting on the present status of universities and forecasting the future of higher education requires a more complex, holistic, and long-term approach. Where does a university, which has been developing humans and driving civilization, stand today? What should the future university aspire to and in which direction should it go in order to realize better human beings and a better civilization? For the past 64 years, has integrated education, research, and practice in order to realize its founding philosophy, The Creation of a Civilized World, and has pursued global excellence in research and educational capacity. s tradition of Academe and Peace is also a vision to bring together greater learning and greater practice in the future. Scholarship that does not contribute to sustainable peace for humanity is not true scholarship. Likewise, learning that does not contribute to the creation of a better future for civilization is not true learning. We must pose bigger questions and seek greater learning. In this context, Peace BAR Festival 2013 seeks to redefine the original meaning of the university and portray a specific image of a true university of the future. Under the main theme Civilizations and Higher Education: In Search of Great Learning, various events including an international conference, youth forum, and culture and arts programs will be held. The festival will serve as a creative platform for scholarship and practice which looks towards the future of humanity that is spiritually Beautiful, materially Affluent, and humanly Rewarding. 2

3 Overview Opening Ceremony : In Search of Great Learning Commemorative Concert Un Ballo in Maschera International Conference Round Table : Challenges and Responsibilities of University in Times of Civilizational Transformation UNAI ASPIRE Kyung Hee Peace Forum How Is It Possible to Achieve Peace That Can Satisfy Everyone?: Human Security 3

4 Programme 26(Thu) September :00~12:00 Opening Ceremony : In Search of Great Learning UN International Day of Peace Gi Bung Kwon Rector, Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, in-brief Congratulatory Video Message Ban Ki-Moon UN Secretary-General Welcoming Remarks Inwon Choue President, Commemorative Performance College of Music, Grand Peace Hall (MC Jongpil Chung Professor, Political Science & International Relations, ) 15:00~17:30 Main Conference Room, University Administration Building International Conference: Round Table : Challenges and Responsibilities of University in Times of Civilizational Transformation Keynote Presentation G.K. Chadha President, South Asian University : Augmenting Capacities to Reach 21 st Century Frontiers Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Vice-Chancellor, Albukhary International University University in Times of Civilizational Transformation: Challenges and Responsibilities Discussants Jin-Woo Lee Chair Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology Han Gu Lee Chair Professor, Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Hahnkyu Park Dean, College of International Studies, Yoon-il Auh Professor, Kyung Hee Cyber University (Moderator Woo Sung Huh Professor, Philosophy, ) 15:00~17:30 UNAI ASPIRE Kyung Hee Peace Forum How Is It Possible to Achieve Peace That Can Satisfy Everyone?: Human Security Ganghwa Peace Village Opening Ceremony Students Open Discussion Peace on the Korean Peninsula and the Role of University Students 4

5 Beautiful Affluent Rewarding 27(Fri) September :30~17:00 UNAI ASPIRE Kyung Hee Peace Forum How Is It Possible to Achieve Peace That Can Satisfy Everyone?: Human Security Peace Forum I Human Security Keynote Presentation Poverty Security Namyou Kim Student, Politics and Diplomacy, Seongkyunkwan University Dong-ryul Kang Student, Police Administration, Kyunggi University Environment Security Jihye Park Student, Global Eminence, Human Rights Security Heeseo Park Student, Management, Juheon Nam Student, Spanish Language, Special Lecture Human Security Hahnkyu Park Dean, College of International Studies, Ganghwa Peace Village Peace Forum II The Role of University Students for Peace from the Viewpoint of Human Security Write and Read the Student Declaration of Peace Forum 25(Wed)~27(Fri) September :00~22:00 Grand Peace Hall Commemorative Concert: Un Ballo in Maschera Peace BAR Festival 2013 will be broadcast live via website. ( Homepage 5

6 Opening Ceremony We must pose bigger questions and seek greater learning. In this context, Peace BAR Festival 2013 seeks to redefine the original meaning of the university and portray a specific image of a true university of the future. Under the main theme Civilizations and Higher Education: In Search of Great Learning, various events including an international conference, youth forum, and culture and arts programs will be held. The festival will serve as a creative platform for scholarship and practice which looks towards the future of humanity that is spiritually Beautiful, materially Affluent, and humanly Rewarding. Date 26(Thu) September 2013 Venue Grand Peace Hall, Seoul Campus UN International Day of Peace in-brief Gi Bung Kwon Rector, Graduate Institute of Peace Studies, Congratulatory Video Message Ban Ki-Moon UN Secretary-General Welcoming Remarks Inwon Choue President, Commemorative Performance College of Music, (MC Jongpil Chung Professor, Political Science & International Relations, ) 6

7 International Conference Round Table : Challenges and Responsibilities of University in Times of Civilizational Transformation What are the alternatives to the process of civilizational transformation that is full of uncertainties and dangers? In order to be able to deal with this great transformation, universities must ask the question of their identities and roles. How and in what direction should the paradigm of higher education be transformed? How will new knowledge be constituted, and what methodologies need to be worked out? Universities must have a more fundamental awareness of their callings and a broader sense of responsibility. Date 26(Thu) September 2013 Venue Main Conference Room, University Administration Building Keynote Presentation : Augmenting Capacities to Reach 21 st Century Frontier G. K. Chadha President, South Asian University University in Times of Civilizational Transformation: Challenges and Responsibilities Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Vice-Chancellor, Albukhary International University Discussants Jin-Woo Lee Chair Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences, Pohang University of Science and Technology Han Gu Lee Hahnkyu Park Yoon-il Auh Chair Professor, Global Academy for Future Civilizations, Dean, College of International Studies, Professor, Kyung Hee Cyber University Discussion with General Audience (Moderator Woo Sung Huh Professor, Philosophy, ) 7

8 UNAI ASPIRE Kyung Hee Peace Forum How Is It Possible to Achieve Peace That Can Satisfy Everyone?: Human Security Art and youth actions in Ganghwa Island, which symbolizes the division of the Korean Peninsula Peace BAR Festival(PBF) 2013 will become more fruitful this year with its Culture and Art Festival as well as the charitable contribution program. Furthermore, the participations from the College of Arts and Global Service Corps(GSC) have enriched and raised the awareness of the purpose of the Peace BAR Festival. Organized by the College of Arts, Dreaming the World Peace Act is a program that helps the university students to face the tragedy of divided Korea and imagine a peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsular, world peace and, even further, the future of the one and only Earth. UNAI ASPIRE Kyung Hee Peace Forum, hosted by the GSC, will have an open discussion and debate on the theme of How is it Possible to Achieve Peace that Can Satisfy Everyone? Through this forum, the university students will identify the relationship between peace on the Korean Peninsula and world peace, and specify their roles and responsibilities to pursue eternal peace for humanity. Date 26(Thu)~27(Fri) September 2013 Venue Ganghwa Peace Village 26 (Thu) Opening Ceremony Students Open Discussion Peace on the Korean Peninsula and the Role of University Students 27 (Fri) Peace Forum I Keynote Presentation Special Lecture Peace Forum II Human Security Poverty Security Namyou Kim Student, Politics and Diplomacy, Seongkyunkwan University Dong-ryul Kang Student, Police Administration, Kyunggi University Environment Security Jihye Park Student, Global Eminence, Human Rights Security Heeseo Park Student, Management, Juheon Nam Student, Spanish Language, Human Security Hahnkyu Park Dean, College of International Studies, Kyung Hee University The Role of University Students for Peace from the Viewpoint of Human Security Write and Read the Student Declaration 8

9 Commemorative Concert Un Ballo in Maschera Synopsis The characters in the historical play "Masquerade" from the period of Sweden King Gustav III are unique and they each have an aria. It is expressed as a combination of various emotions such as tension, humor, love, and friendship. In celebration of the International Day of Peace, students and the faculty from the College of Music, undergraduate dance students, and Kyung Hee Elementary School quartets join the concert to interchange and harmonize between members of Kyung Hee family and to reach out to the locals through education, learning, and culture. This program will also provide an opportunity for them to share the future of humanity. Date 25(Wed)~27(Fri) September 2013 Venue Grand Peace Hall, Seoul Campus General Director Mi-Ae Kim Dean, College of Music, Art Director A-Kyeong Lee Professor, Voice, Conductor Stage Directer Cast YoonHak Baek Hee-Moon Yoo Department of Voice, College of Music, Graduate School of Music, Opera Chorus, College of Music, Kyung Hee Symphony Orchestra School of Dance, Children s Chorus, Kyung Hee Elementary School Organizer The College of Music 9

10 Background of the UN International Day of Peace The International Day of Peace was proposed by and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in It was Kyung Hee University s then President, Dr. Young Seek Choue, who proposed the idea at the conference of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) held in San Jose, Costa Rica in The proposal was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on November 30, 1981 in resolution 36/67, which declared that the Day shall be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples and invited all member states, organs and organizations of the United Nations system, regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, peoples and individuals to commemorate in an appropriate manner the International Day of Peace, especially through all means of education, and to cooperate with the United Nations in the observance of that day. The United Nations officially declared the third Tuesday of September as the International Day of Peace and the year of 1986 as the International Year of Peace. The International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) was timely in forecasting that the easing of Cold War tensions would contribute to world peace. As the world observed the UN International Year of Peace in 1986, the East and the West began to witness a new era in world history. On the first day of the year. US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev sent a message of peace to the people of their countries (January 1, 1986). The two powers thereafter saw a series of smooth disarmament talks. Afterwards, a plan to reduce nuclear weapons and efforts to relieve regional confrontations continued to defuse tension of the Cold War. 10

11 History of International Peace Conference In commemoration of the International Day of Peace promulgated by the UN at its 36 th General Assembly in 1981, has hosted international peace conferences every year since This year marks the 32 nd anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace. The themes of the past conferences are as follows. 1982~ Crisis and Peace in Contemporary World 1983 World Peace: Is It Possible? 1984 World Peace Through the UN 1985 UN: The Past, Present and Future 1986 Search for Causes of International Conflicts and Ways to Their Solutions 1987 The Changing International Environment and Korean Peninsula in the Late 1980s 1988 The North-East Asian Era and the Roles of Korea, China and Japan in the 21 st Century 1989 Peace Beyond the East-West Conflict: Northeast Asian Security and World Peace in the 1990s 1990 The Search for a New World Peace Order with Reference to the Changes in the East-West Relations 1991~ New World Order: The Post-Ideological World in the 21 st Century 1992 Democracy and New International Order in the 21 st Century 1993 Peace in the Northeast Asia: Toward Greater Regional Cooperation 1994 Restoration of Morality and Humanity 1995 Tolerance, Restoration of Morality, and Humanity 1996 Peace Strategies for Global Community and the Role of the UN in the 21 st Century 1997 Visions and Realities in the 21 st Century: The Role of East Asia 1998 Global Visions Toward the Next Millennium: Modern Civilization and Beyond 1999 Will World Peace Be Achievable in the 21 st Century? 2000 Global Governance in the 21 st Century 2001~ Toward a Global Common Society Through Dialogue Among Civilizations 2002 A Global Common Society Through Pax UN 2003 Building a Global Common Society Through Neo-Renaissance 2004 Urgent Tasks for Peace: Overcoming Terrorism 2005 After Ideology: The 21 st Century Talks 2006 Reinventing Universality for the 21 st Century: Beyond Freedom and Equality 2007 Transformative Challenges: In Search of New Humanity and Community 2008 Future Civilization, Future University: A New Horizon for Knowledge and Praxis 2009 Kyung Hee Peace Workshop 2010 The Body and Civilization: A New Horizon 2011~ The Body and Catastrophe: Towards a New Utopia 2012 Humanity, Politics and Civilazations

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