Mason Korea celebrates 10 years with kickoff reception

��AV Korea kicked off its 10th anniversary celebrations with a lively reception that brought together Mason Korea students, faculty, and staff, current and past leaders, visitors from George Mason's Fairfax Campus, and members of the Mason Korea advisory board.

Leaders gather together at the Mason Korea 10th anniversary kickoff — ��AV leaders gathered for Mason Korea's 10th anniversary kickoff celebration. Photo by Mason Korea

The event included a recognition ceremony for Mason Korea employees with five to ten years of service. Janette Muir, vice provost for academic affairs and chair of the Mason Korea LLC Board, presented awards to five-year employees. Robert Matz, dean of Mason Korea, honored those with six to nine years of service, and ��AV President Gregory Washington recognized faculty and staff with 10 years of service—those who have been at Mason Korea since it opened.

Employees with 10 years of service stand together on stage — President Gregory Washington (right) and faculty/staff with 10 years of service at Mason Korea. Photo by Mason Korea

Employees with 6-9 years of service gather together on stage — President Gregory Washington and faculty/staff with 6–9 years of service at Mason Korea. Photo by Mason Korea

Mason Korea employees with 5 years of service — President Gregory Washington and faculty/staff with 5 years of service at Mason Korea. Photo by Mason Korea

Matz thanked the faculty and staff in attendance for their contributions to the campus. “You do not need to be told of Mason Korea’s successes because you are the reason for them—you are their engine,” said Matz.

The event featured a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the��pep band and Mason Korea's student bands, Crescent and Sketch. The electric energy of the bands filled the banquet hall with a mix of English and Korean pop hits.

Musicians play at the Mason Korea 10th anniversary kickoff celebration — Photo by Mason Korea

Green Machine singer performs — Photo by Mason Korea

Sherlin Amaya Medrano, Mason Korea Student Government president, also offered her congratulations to the campus community. The 10th anniversary celebration continues throughout the week with a��.��