History
1948.
Sep
At the initiative of the Catholic Hierarchy of Korea, Pope Pius XII gave assurances that an institution of higher learning would be founded
At the initiative of the Catholic Hierarchy of Korea, Pope Pius XII gave assurances that an institution of higher learning would be founded
1954.
Oct
Fr. Theodor Geppert, S.J. from Sophia University in Tokyo comes to Korea and starts searching for a suitable site to establish a Jesuit college in Korea
Fr. Theodor Geppert, S.J. from Sophia University in Tokyo comes to Korea and starts searching for a suitable site to establish a Jesuit college in Korea
1955.
Feb
Father Johann Janssens, S.J., General of the Society of Jesus, transferred the foundation project to the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus. Father Leo Burns, S.J., the Provincial of the Wisconsin Province, came to Korea and initiated the process of establishing a university in collaboration with the Korean Catholic Church
Father Johann Janssens, S.J., General of the Society of Jesus, transferred the foundation project to the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus. Father Leo Burns, S.J., the Provincial of the Wisconsin Province, came to Korea and initiated the process of establishing a university in collaboration with the Korean Catholic Church
Mar
The foundation project was transferred to the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus
The foundation project was transferred to the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus
Apr
Father Leo Burns, the Provincial of the Wisconsin Province, and Paul Marie Kinam Ro, along with Father Geppert, held discussions with President Syngman Rhee regarding the establishment of the university
Father Leo Burns, the Provincial of the Wisconsin Province, and Paul Marie Kinam Ro, along with Father Geppert, held discussions with President Syngman Rhee regarding the establishment of the university
Oct
In order to establish the first school, members of the Society of Jesus, Kenneth Killoren, S.J., and Arthur Dethlefs, S.J., arrived in Korea from the Wisconsin Province
In order to establish the first school, members of the Society of Jesus, Kenneth Killoren, S.J., and Arthur Dethlefs, S.J., arrived in Korea from the Wisconsin Province
Nov
Father Kim Tae-gwan, S.J., arrived in Incheon
Father Kim Tae-gwan, S.J., arrived in Incheon
1956.
Nov
Obtained approval as a foundation corporation: the Korean Province of the Society of Jesus / Father Clarence Herbst, S.J., arrived in Korea
Obtained approval as a foundation corporation: the Korean Province of the Society of Jesus / Father Clarence Herbst, S.J., arrived in Korea
1957.
Jan
Purchased a 67,075 square meter land in Sinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, as the site for the school
Purchased a 67,075 square meter land in Sinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, as the site for the school
Nov
Father Basil Price,S.J. arrived in Incheon
Father Basil Price,S.J. arrived in Incheon
1959.
Aug
Applied for university establishment approval to the Ministry of Education
Applied for university establishment approval to the Ministry of Education
Nov
The Administration Building reaches completion
The Administration Building reaches completion
1960.
Feb
The Charter for Sogang College was granted by the Ministry of Education / The Rev. Kenneth E. Killoren, S.J. was installed as the first President
The Charter for Sogang College was granted by the Ministry of Education / The Rev. Kenneth E. Killoren, S.J. was installed as the first President
Apr
Sogang College opened its doors with six departments-English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Economics
Sogang College opened its doors with six departments-English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Economics
1962.
May
Inaugurated the Reconstruction Student Council of Sogang College
Inaugurated the Reconstruction Student Council of Sogang College
Dec
Constructed the Jesuit Residence by the Society of Jesus
Constructed the Jesuit Residence by the Society of Jesus
1963.
Mar
Established the Departments of Biology, Business Administration, and German Literature
Established the Departments of Biology, Business Administration, and German Literature
Jul
The Rev. John P. Daly, S.J. became the second President / Constructed C Building
The Rev. John P. Daly, S.J. became the second President / Constructed C Building
1964.
Feb
The 1st Commencement Ceremony of Sogang University
The 1st Commencement Ceremony of Sogang University
Mar
Established the Departments of Korean Language and Literature, Chemistry, and the Institute for Economic and Business Research
Established the Departments of Korean Language and Literature, Chemistry, and the Institute for Economic and Business Research
Apr
Sogang College Corporation was formed in accordance with the new Private School Law of Korea
Sogang College Corporation was formed in accordance with the new Private School Law of Korea
1966
Mar
Established the Department of International Trade / Introduction of the Sabbatical Leave System for the first time in Korea
Established the Department of International Trade / Introduction of the Sabbatical Leave System for the first time in Korea
Jun
Institute for Labor and Management was established
Institute for Labor and Management was established
1967.
Mar
Research Institute for Natural Sciences was established
Research Institute for Natural Sciences was established
Apr
Pioneered the First Televised Lectures in Korea
Pioneered the First Televised Lectures in Korea
Sep
Research Institute for Humanities was established.
Research Institute for Humanities was established.
Oct
Established the Ricci Hall
Established the Ricci Hall
Dec
Approval for the Establishment of the Graduate School
Approval for the Establishment of the Graduate School
1968.
Mar
Established the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting/ The Graduate School was opened with Master's Programs
Established the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting/ The Graduate School was opened with Master's Programs
Dec
Computer Center was established
Computer Center was established
1969.
Mar
Established the Department of Electronic Engineering
Established the Department of Electronic Engineering
Dec
Approval for the Establishment of Sogang University as a Comprehensive University
Approval for the Establishment of Sogang University as a Comprehensive University
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