Harmony in Motion:
A Night of Korean Arts & Performance
Friday, April 5, 2024, 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: 180 Hagerty Hall, The Ohio State University,
1775 College Road. Columbus. OH. 43210
Program:
5:00-6:00 PM: Flavors of Korea: A Prelude to the Performance (food and drinks)
6:00-6:05 PM: Opening remarks
6:05-6:10 PM: Welcome remarks by Prof. Mark Bender
6:10-6:25 PM: Korean Speeches
6:25-6:40 PM: Korean Melodies: Musical Tribute
6:40-6:55 PM: Rhythm and Beat: A K-pop Dance Showcase
6:55-7:10 PM: Korean Poetry Reading
7:10-7:25 PM: Harmony of Body and Spirit: Taekwondo Demonstration
7:25-7:40 PM: Dance of Elegance: Traditional Korean Fan Dance
7:40-7:55 PM: Pulse of Korea: Samulnori Percussion Ensemble
7:55 PM: Closing
8:00 PM: Refreshments and Networking
Registration is required for free admission, complimentary dinner, and refreshments.
Sponsors:
Dr. Christopher Lee Korean Studies Research Fund
Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures
East Asian Studies Center
Korean-American Community of Columbus
Acknowledgments:
We are honored to extend our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Christopher Lee, a retired faculty member from the Ohio State Department of Radiology, for his generous sponsorship of our Korean performance event. Dr. Lee’s philanthropic spirit and commitment to education have led to the establishment of the Dr. Lee Korean Studies Research Fund. This transformative gift is poised to elevate the Ohio State Korean program to the forefront of Korean studies programs nationwide, enabling advancements in research, performance funding, and the expansion of partnerships. Originally from South Korea, Dr. Lee pursued his medical education at Yonsei University in Korea before undertaking post-graduate training and a radiology fellowship at Ohio State. He had a distinguished career in private practice as well as imparted his knowledge and expertise as a clinical professor of radiology at Ohio State for a decade. Reflecting on his own journey, Dr. Lee emphasizes the profound impact of receiving a scholarship during his medical studies, which inspired his commitment to giving back. His unwavering dedication to supporting OSU students and faculty research exemplifies the spirit of generosity and community that defines our Korean program.
We would also like to acknowledge Prof. Chan Park, Professor Emeritus, who first initiated the Korean performance event at OSU, an initiative that is carried on by the current Korean faculty.
Event coordination team: Korean faculty at OSU (Danielle Pyun, Pil Ho Kim, Hayana Kim, Yonsoo Kang-Parker)
