Mason Korea Messenger

September 18, 2023

Mason Korea Messenger September 18, 2023

The Mason Korea Messenger is your monthly report on George Mason University's campus in Korea.

From the Dean
My Last Year at Mason Korea

My Last Year at Mason Korea

The Campus Dean reflects on his upcoming departure from this position at the end of the Spring 2024 semester.

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Faculty and Academics
Mason Korea Security Policy Expert Leads Publication on ROK-US Critical Technologies

Mason Korea Security Policy Expert Leads Publication on ROK-US Critical Technologies

As the ROK-US alliance marks its 70th anniversary, the Center for Security Policy Studies – Korea (CSPS-K) at Mason Korea is taking the lead in addressing the challenges posed by critical technologies and power politics.

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Mason Korea Faculty Recognized for Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mason Korea Faculty Recognized for Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A group of Mason Korea faculty members have been recognized by Mason’s Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning for their exceptional contributions to the university's Anti-Racist and Inclusive Teaching (ARIT) initiatives in the 2022-2023 academic year. 

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Students
International Student Thrives in Off-Site Internship Through Korean Skills

International Student Thrives in Off-Site Internship Through Korean Skills

Tristan Melton, a junior majoring in marketing, landed a competitive off-site internship this summer through his impressive Korean skills.

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Graduate Student Uses Internship to Study Political Polarization

Graduate Student Uses Internship to Study Political Polarization

Yuhyun Sihn worked as a student research fellow and project intern for the Peace and Conflict Center Asia at Mason Korea. Now in a Mason accelerated masters program, she secured an internship with the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute where she honed her skills in conflict resolution.

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Alumni
Chris Stokes (Sociology & Anthropology, ‘03) General Manager, Lilly Korea

Chris Stokes (Sociology & Anthropology, ‘03) General Manager, Lilly Korea

Currently General Manager at Eli Lilly Korea, Christ Stokes honed his skills as a scholar-athlete at George Mason University. He now seeks ways he can help others.

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Send Us Your News

Send Us Your News

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Events

Insights from Alumni CEO: From Developer to Startup CEO In Fintech

Clock Icon for Monday, September 25, 2023 12:00 PM to  1:00 PM KSTMonday, September 25, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM KST

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Law and Policy in The Rise of K-Pop and Other Asian Music Genres

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This all-day, international conference explores the role law and policy in the explosive growth of K-Pop and other Asian music genres. It will also tackle emerging legal and policy issues such as the use of AI, and the changing roles of data and record labels in a social media music landscape.

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[Mason Korea Distinguished Lecture Series] Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership

Never Give Up, Make Failures Your Friend

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Did You Know?
Mason Soars in National Rankings

Mason Soars in National Rankings

Mason is now among America’s top 50 public universities.

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Mason Korea Prepares for 10th Anniversary

Mason Korea Prepares for 10th Anniversary

Mason Korea is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024. Campus Dean Robert Matz returned to Mason's home campus to meet with press and brief them on the progress of the Mason Korea campus and its upcoming anniversary celebration.

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