VSU Welcomes Dartmouth College Professor for Guest Lectures

The King Sejong Institute Valdosta recently celebrated its grand opening on VSU's North Campus.

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Dartmouth College Associate Professor of Art History Dr. Sunglim Kim is coming to Valdosta State University (VSU) to lead two guest lectures. 

The first lecture is called Art, Business, and Soft Power: From Private Collection to Public Legacy, and it is being presented by the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Pound Hall Auditorium (room 2001) on VSU's North Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. 

In this lecture, Dr. Kim will explore the renowned Lee Kun-hee Collection and Samsung's cultural legacy, examining how private art collections can become public cultural assets and contribute to cultural heritage, corporate philanthropy, and global soft power. This lecture offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective connecting art, history, business, culture, and international relations, making it relevant to a broad range of academic disciplines and interests. 

Lecture #1: Art, Business, and Soft Power: From Private Collection to Public Legacy
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Pound Hall 2001 (Auditorium) North Campus
Admission: Free and Open to the Public

The second lecture is called Framing Taste and Knowledge: Chaekgeori in Korean Art from the 19th to the 21st Century, and it is being presented by the King Sejong Institute Valdosta.  It will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Health Sciences Business and Administration (HSBA) Auditorium (room 1002) on VSU's North Campus. 

In this lecture, Dr. Kim will explore Chaekgeori, a distinctive genre of Korean painting featuring books, scholarly objects, and treasured possessions. Through these artworks, the lecture will examine how artistic traditions reflect intellectual pursuits, cultural values, and changing social perspectives in Korean society. This lecture offers a unique interdisciplinary opportunity to explore the connections between art, history, culture, education, and society, making it relevant to a wide range of academic interests.

Lecture #2: Framing Taste and Knowledge: Chaekgeori in Korean Art from the 19th to the 21st Century
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: HSBA 1002 (Auditorium) North Campus
Admission: Free and Open to the Public

Both the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship and the King Sejong Institute Valdosta are housed within VSU's Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration.

More on the Web

Valdosta State University: https://www.valdosta.edu/

J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship: https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/business/deans-office/j.-donald-lee-center-for-entrepreneurship/

King Sejong Institute Valdosta: https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/business/deans-office/king-sejong-institute-at-the-harley-langdale-jr-college-of-business/king-sejong-institute-at-the-harley-langdale-jr-college-of-business.php