River of Faith(믿음의 강)

1970년 이화여자대학교를 재정적 · 문화적으로 후원하기 위해 설립된 이화국제재단의 40년 역사를 정리한 책이다. 이화국제재단은 국제 연대를 통해 이화여대를 더욱 발전시키고자 했던 김활란 박사의 뜻을 받들어 이화 동창생들과 이화의 성장을 돕고자 하는 미국인들, 감리교 지도자들이 모여 미국 내에 설립한 비영리 기관이다. 이 책은 이화국제재단의 설립 배경과 목적을 비롯해 각종 기금 조성, 장학금 및 연구비 지원, 국제 교류 프로그램 후원 등 학교의 발전을 위해 다양하게 전개해온 활동 기록을 담고 있다.

『River of Faith(믿음의 강)』는 단지 이화국제재단의 역사만을 기록한 책이 아니다. 이 책은 한국과 북미의 기독교인들이 제대로 된 교육을 받을 기회조차 없었던 19세기 한국 여성들의 교육을 위해 어떻게 힘을 모았으며, 이화를 발전시키기 위해 어떠한 노력을 기울였는지 보여주고 있다. 'River of Faith'라는 제목은 2천 년 전 시작된 기독교 정신이 19세기 북미 감리교 여성 신자들의 '여성을 위한 여성의 사역' 선교운동을 통해 강줄기처럼 이화여대로 흘러 이어지고 있음을 은유적으로 표현한 것이다. 또한 작은 물방울과 같았던 이화여대가 동서의 많은 이화 친구들의 도움으로 큰 강을 이루게 된 성장의 역사를 비유한 것이기도 하다. 이 책을 통해 단 한 명의 학생에서 시작해 오늘날 세계 최대의 여자대학으로, '도움을 받던 대학에서 도움을 주는' 대학으로 성장한 이화여자대학교의 발전상도 아울러 확인할 수 있을 것이다.



River of Faith is an inspiring case study revealing how the internationally recognized Ewha Womans University emerged as Christians, mostly women, in Korea and North America partnered over generations to uplift the status of women in society through education. This historical perspective of the International Foundation for Ewha Womans University (IFEWU) reveals the importance of long-term institution building and global-scale education movements.

River of Faith is a metaphor for a stream of compassion that flows to and through Ewha Womans University. Integral to the River of Faith story was the broad-based "Woman's Work for Woman" movement by Methodist women in North America begun in the late 19th century that fueled the creation of Ewha. Equally significant is Ewha's recent establishment and support of programs that advance its status "from the receiving university to a giving university" by opening its gates to underserved women students from developing countries.

The IFEWU was established in 1970 to assure the continuation of the North American commitment to assist Ewha in fulfilling Dr. Helen Kim's dreams of building a premier institution and promoting internationalism in which all people, including women and regardless of national boundaries, fully participate. Dr. Kim was Ewha's first Korean president.

This book centers on the creation and evolution of IFEWU over a 40-year period as it assisted Ewha Womans University through financial support for major buildings including the construction and equipping of the Centennial Library and Mokdong Hospital, the renovation of Welch-Ryang Auditorium, and the ongoing maintenance of Pfeiffer Hall. Additionally, IFEWU provided support for faculty enhancement and the Helen Kim International Lectureship. In recent decades, it has provided important assistance through scholarships for Ewha students through endowments set up by Ewha alumna, Ewha alumna chapters, and Ewha friends.

IFEWU continued and expanded on the benevolence of earlier organizations and individuals in North America to promote the education of girls and women in Korea. Over turbulent times, warm working and personal relationships formed as Ewha matured into an outstanding educational institution that seeks and builds international partnerships. IFEWU stands ready to be of service to Ewha in these efforts, as it learned from Dr. Helen Kim the valuable lesson of the good that happened as she crossed national boundaries to "make friends for Ewha."

Foreword

Preface

Prologue

Introduction



Part 1 Woman's Work for Woman

Education for Girls and Women in Korea

Historical Context Surrounding Ewha in the Early 20th Century

Launching a New Campus: The Audacity of Alice R. Appenzeller

The Pfeiffer Endowment

"The Only College for Women in Korea Needs Your Help": Helen K. Kim

Ewha's 50th Anniversary Celebration - River of Faith: 1936



Part 2 Establishing Global Networks: 1936-1967

Ewha Cooperative Board in North America

An Evolving Partnership: 1930s

Ewha Transitions and Grows: Post World War II

Sustaining the Challenges: 1951-1961

"The Best is Yet to Be": 1961 and Beyond

Shaping Ewha's Future as a Global University: 1966 and Onward



Part 3 A New Era, "The Sweet Fragrance of Knowledge"

Ewha Decade Development Committee: 1966-1971

Ewha Womans University Development Committee: 1967-1969

The Emerging International Foundation for Ewha Womans University: 1969-1970

"Win a Friend for Ewha." ... "Right Here and Now."



Part 4 The International Foundation for Ewha Womans University

The Inaugural Meeting of the International Foundation: 1970

The International Foundation Comes into Being

"There Must Be a Way to Let the Splendor Out"

The Seabury Foundation

Moving Forward: 1979-1990



Part 5 New Frontiers and the Centennial Celebration: 1981-1989

The Foundation Helps Our Ewha to Become a Mecca of Learning

Laying Systematic Networking

Dedication of Dr. Kilchai K. Yim to Partner with Alumnae Groups

Fundraising for the Centennial Memorial Library: 1982-1986

Into Ewha's Second Century: 1987-1989

The Ewha Centennial Afterglow



Part 6 The New Era Growing with Hope and Faith: 1980-1995

Increasing Constituencies for the Foundation

"Putting Our Feet Forward on Education": 1989-1995

In Celebration of the Foundation's First Twenty Years: 1989

Dedication at its Finest

Growing Alumnae Participation Brings Change: 1990 and Beyond

Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Foundation: 1995

Mokdong Hospital Building: "Love and Devotion in Ewha Consciousness"



Part 7 Service and Progress

Shaping International Exchange Programs

Moving into the New Millennium: 1996-2000

Finance Investments: 1971-2009



Part 8 Making a Difference for Ewha Students

Scholarship Disbursement

Celebrating Thirty Years of the International Foundation: 1999



Part 9 Launching the 21st Century

"Remembering the Past ... Imagine for the Future"

Revering Ewha in a Personal Way

The Foundation Imagines for the Future

Student Appreciation of Foundation Scholarships

International Foundation Biennial Fundraisers: 2003-2009



Part 10 Ensuring Partnerships in the 21st Century

Abiding Commitment for Partnership

Advancing the Role of Women in Medicine in the Global Society

Alumnae's Expanding Role in Fundraising

Spreading the Spirit of Ewha

"Gates Are Open to the New World"

Meeting Financial Challenges

Honoring the Past: The Foundation's 40th Anniversary Celebration

The Future Outlook



Part 11 Moving Forward

Establishing the Foundation: University Partnership

Helping in Shaping the Future of Ewha

Strengthening the Partnership with Ewha Alumnae

Seeking the New Vision



Epilogue

Appendices

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index

신장현 저자 신장현은 이화여대 교육학과를 졸업하고 동 대학원에서 석사학위를 받았다. 이화여대 부속 중·고등학교에서 생활지도교사와 영어교사로 잠시 재직한 뒤 미국으로 건너가 컬럼비아대 사범대학에서 석사학위를, 뉴욕주립대 버펄로캠퍼스에서 철학박사학위를 받았다. 뉴욕주립대 브록포트캠퍼스에서 학생처 차장을 역임했다. 전 세계 여성들의 교육을 장려하고 권리를 신장하기 위한 일에 오랫동안 열정적으로 임하고 있다. 사우디아라비아 최초의 여학교에서 교사로 일했으며, 1998년부터 이화국제재단에서 부이사장 및 모금기획부장으로 봉사한 후 2005년 은퇴하여 현재까지 명예이사로 활동하고 있다. 또한 아시아 여성들의 고등교육을 위한 기금 조성 프로젝트도 앞장서서 진행하고 있다. 저서로는 Korean Americans and Ethnic Heritage Education: A Case Study in Western New York, 역서로는 Challenges for Women: Women's Studies in Korea 등이 있으며, 주요 논문으로는 "Moral Education Textbooks and the Making of Model Citizens in Japan and Korea in the Early Twentieth Century"가 있다.



Chang Hyun Shin Geer



Chang Hyun Shin Geer (신장현) has been passionate about promoting the worldwide education and empowerment of women for many years through action and fundraising. Some of her dedication has included teaching at the first girls' school in Saudi Arabia, involvement as a Board member of the International Foundation for Ewha Womans University beginning in 1998, and spearheading a Higher Education Endowment for Women in Asia Project via her church in suburban Washington, DC.

She earned a bachelor's degree in 1957 and master's degree in education in 1960 from Ewha Womans University. She taught briefly at Ewha Womans Demonstration Middle and High School as a guidance counselor and English teacher. She came to the United States in 1961, earned a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1962, and worked at the State University of New York at Brockport as an Assistant Dean of Students. She was awarded a Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1981.

Her publications have included Korean Americans and Ethnic Heritage Education: A Case Study in Western New York, and "Moral Education Textbooks and the Making of Model Citizens in Japan and Korea in the Early Twentieth Century." She was the major translator for Challenges for Women: Women's Studies in Korea, published by Ewha Womans University Press.