국립군산대학교는 지난 19일 정부포상 전수식을 열고 정년 퇴직 교수 11명의 제2의 인생 출발을 축하하는 자리를 마련했다. 이날 행사에는 가족과 지인 100여 명이 참석해 기념 영상 감상과 축하 만찬, 공연 등을 함께하며 퇴직 교수들의 노고를 되새겼다.

이번에 정년 퇴직한 교수는 곽병선(법행정경찰학부), 최연성(인공지능융합학과), 김현철(벤처창업학과), 박경우(미술학과), 유경숙(의류학부), 오석형(기계공학부), 최상훈(수산생명의학과), 김장권(기관공학과), 조현철(교직과), 정경택(전자공학과), 김경수(토목공학과) 교수 등 11명이다.

특히 곽병선 교수는 제8대 총장을 역임하며 창의인재 양성 및 융합교육 기반 조성 등 대학 발전에 기여해 청조근정훈장을 수상했다. 최연성 교수는 산학협력 기반 조성과 창업지원에 기여했으며, 김현철 교수는 창업교육 활성화와 일자리 창출 공로로 옥조근정훈장을 받았다.

박경우 교수는 예술대학장으로 재직하며 예술 교육과 지역문화 연계에 힘썼고, 조현철 교수는 상담심리 분야 전문 인력 양성 및 학술활동 공로로 홍조근정훈장을 수훈했다.

또한 오석형 교수는 공학인증제 도입과 자동차부품혁신센터 운영 성과로 옥조근정훈장을 받았으며, 최상훈 교수는 수산기술 연구와 지역산업 연계 공로로 근정포장을 수상했다. 김장권·유경숙 교수는 각각 기계 및 의류 분야 교육과 연구 공로로 대통령 표창을 받았다.

이날 행사에서 이장호 총장은 “퇴직 교수님들의 헌신과 열정에 깊이 감사드리며, 그 뜻을 이어 교육과 연구 발전에 더욱 힘쓰겠다”고 말했다.

National Gunsan University held a government commendation ceremony on the 19th to celebrate the second chapter in the lives of 11 retiring professors. The event was attended by around 100 family members and acquaintances who watched commemorative videos, enjoyed a congratulatory banquet, and performances, reflecting on the hard work of the retiring professors.

The professors who retired this time include Kwak Byeong-seon (Department of Law, Public Administration, and Police Science), Choi Yeon-seong (Department of Artificial Intelligence Convergence), Kim Hyeon-cheol (Department of Venture Entrepreneurship), Park Gyeong-woo (Department of Fine Arts), Yoo Gyeong-suk (Department of Clothing Studies), Oh Seok-hyeong (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Choi Sang-hoon (Department of Marine Life Medicine), Kim Jang-kwon (Department of Mechanical Engineering), Cho Hyeon-cheol (Department of Education), Jeong Gyeong-taek (Department of Electronic Engineering), and Kim Gyeong-su (Department of Civil Engineering).

In particular, Professor Kwak Byeong-seon served as the 8th president of the university, contributing to the development of the university through fostering creative talents and establishing a foundation for convergence education, for which he received the Chungjo Geunjeong Medal. Professor Choi Yeon-seong contributed to the establishment of an industry-academia cooperation base and support for startups, while Professor Kim Hyeon-cheol received the Okjo Geunjeong Medal for his efforts in promoting entrepreneurship education and job creation.

Professor Park Gyeong-woo worked as the dean of the College of Arts, focusing on art education and connecting with local culture, and Professor Cho Hyeon-cheol was awarded the Hongjo Geunjeong Medal for his contribution to training specialized personnel in counseling psychology and academic activities.

Furthermore, Professor Oh Seok-hyeong received the Okjo Geunjeong Medal for introducing an engineering accreditation system and operating the Automotive Parts Innovation Center, while Professor Choi Sang-hoon was honored with the Geunjeong Award for his research in marine technology and contributions to local industries. Professors Kim Jang-kwon and Yoo Gyeong-suk each received a Presidential Commendation for their educational and research contributions in the fields of mechanical engineering and clothing, respectively.

During the event, President Lee Jang-ho expressed his deep gratitude for the dedication and passion of the retiring professors, stating, "I will continue their legacy and strive even harder for the development of education and research."