Uiryeong-gun Senior College Holds 22nd Graduation Ceremony

Realizing the Image of Elderly Volunteers and Respected Seniors

The 22nd graduation ceremony of the Senior Citizens' University in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongnam, was successfully held on November 29th in the third-floor conference room of the Senior Citizens' Association, with about 100 attendees including graduates, executives, and heads of organizations.

22nd Graduation Ceremony of Uiryeong Senior Citizens' University. Provided by Uiryeong Senior Citizens' Association

On this day, a large number of heads of organizations and families of the graduates, including County Governor Oh Tae-wan, attended and extended congratulations and encouragement to the elderly receiving their diplomas.

The Uiryeong-gun Senior Citizens' University opened on April 12th and was conducted over a total of 24 weeks and 48 hours, offering various courses such as health and medical knowledge, humanities, hobby classes, and safety education. A total of 64 graduates received diplomas, including 30 men and 34 women. Since its inception in 1995, the Uiryeong-gun Senior Citizens' University has produced a total of 1,909 graduates through 2024.

On this day, student leader Kim Jong-ga and vice student leader Lee Pil-sook received volunteer awards from the Uiryeong County Governor, and seniors Lee Ok-ja and Choi Sung-chul received merit awards from the chairman of the Uiryeong County Council, with a total of 44 graduates receiving awards.

Jang Hyuk-du, president of the Korean Senior Citizens Association Uiryeong-gun branch, said, “This year as well, our Senior Citizens' University operated various courses so that the elderly can learn and acquire knowledge to enjoy a healthy and happy life,” and urged, “Let us all learn and practice more to embody the image of seniors who serve and are respected.”