Today at the University of Maryland: When: November 2, 2012. 9:30 a.m. Where: Pyon Su Room, Stamp Student Union (Near the Colony Ballroom) INFO: http://thestamp.umd.edu/events/event_services/reservable_rooms_list/pyon_su_room Background: Pyon Su was the first Korean student to receive a degree from an American college or university, graduating from the Maryland Agricultural College (forerunner of the University of Maryland) in 1891. Upon completing his education, he worked briefly for the United States Department of Agriculture. Tragically he was killed by a train at the College Park railroad crossing on October 22, 1891, only months after his graduation. He is buried in Beltsville, Maryland, and today is a highly revered figure in Korea. TODAY - a descendant of Pyon Su's - Harold Pyon - will be on campus at 9:30 AM in the Pyon Su Room of the Stamp Student Union to present his ancestor's diploma from the Maryland Agricultural College to University Archives. The descendants of Richard Calvert, who was one of the pallbearers at Pyon Su’s funeral in 1891 originally held the diploma and gave it to Harold Su's extended family. Media Coverage is welcome. Photos: Pyon Su and original gravestone. Higher res available. For more information please contact: David Ottalini University Communications University of Maryland 301-405-4076 Twitter: @UMDNews Facebook: UnivofMaryland