Mason Korea Messenger

May 18, 2023

Mason Korea Messenger May 18, 2023

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

From the Dean
From Milton to Mason Day

From Milton to Mason Day

The campus dean reflects on what a marathon reading of John Milton's poem Paradise Lost and Mason Korea's annual spring festival have in common.

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Faculty and Academics
Mason Korea Launches Master’s Program in Computational Science

Mason Korea Launches Master’s Program in Computational Science

Following the success of the BS program in Computational and Data Sciences, which was introduced at Mason Korea in 2021, Mason Korea is launching a new Master of Science degree program in Computational Science for the Fall 2023 semester.

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Mason Korea Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Serbia

Mason Korea Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Serbia

Dr. Borislava Manojlovic, assistant professor of conflict analysis and resolution at Mason Korea, has been awarded a Fulbright award, which will allow her to continue her research work in the Balkans with a special focus on southern Serbia.

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Mason Korea Professor Steps Up to Serve Incheon

Mason Korea Professor Steps Up to Serve Incheon

Mason Korea Professor Seoyoung Lee is bringing her expertise to Incheon City's Brand Management department and to the Global Media Literacy Program organized by Incheon International Education Institute.

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Students
Mason Korea Enjoys Record-Breaking Mason Day

Mason Korea Enjoys Record-Breaking Mason Day

The Mason Korea community came together to celebrate a phenomenally successful Mason Day 2023 with a record-breaking 500 attendees.

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Mason Korea Celebrates Student Achievements

Mason Korea Celebrates Student Achievements

Mason Korea hosted a university-wide event to recognize and acknowledge students' academic achievements and exemplary leadership.

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Mason Korea International Students Explore Local Island

Mason Korea International Students Explore Local Island

A team of international students from Mason Korea recently embarked on an educational excursion to Gyodong-do Island in Incheon's Ganghwa county. 

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Alumni
Hyun Jong Kang (Studio Arts, BA, ’98)

Hyun Jong Kang (Studio Arts, BA, ’98)

Currently a professor in the Animation and Film Department at Yuhan University, Hyong Jung Kang had formative cultural and educational experiences at Mason, and uses what she learned there in her own teaching.

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Mason Korea Partners with Alumni Owned Business

Mason Korea Partners with Alumni Owned Business

Mason Korea recently partnered with Buckers from Austin, a restaurant business owned by Mason alumnus Mike Kwon (Economics, ’00). 

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Send Us Your News

Send Us Your News

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Events

2023 CSPS-Korea International Security Symposium

Clock Icon for Friday, May 19, 2023  2:00 PM to  4:30 PM KSTFriday, May 19, 2023 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM KST

Map Icon for Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), 5F Small TheaterMason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), 5F Small Theater

2023 IGC Research Showcase

Clock Icon for Monday, May 22, 2023Monday, May 22, 2023

Map Icon for Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), TBAMason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), TBA

The submission deadline is April 17 for both faculty and students.

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Distinguished Lecture Series

Clock Icon for Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM to  1:00 PM KSTWednesday, May 24, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM KST

Map Icon for Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), #G106Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), #G106

Spring 2023 Mason Korea Student Project Showcase

Clock Icon for Tuesday, May 30, 2023  7:00 PM to  9:00 PM KSTTuesday, May 30, 2023 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM KST

Map Icon for Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), Global Lounge & G101Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), Global Lounge & G101

Submission deadline: Thursday, May 18, 5pm

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Meet-Ask-Talk with School of Business Leadership

Clock Icon for Wednesday, May 31, 2023  1:00 PM to  2:00 PM KSTWednesday, May 31, 2023 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM KST

Map Icon for Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), G101Mason Korea (119 Songdomunhwa-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea), G101

Spring 2023 Graduation Ceremony

Clock Icon for Friday, June 16, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM KSTFriday, June 16, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM KST

Map Icon for Small Theater (#5074), IGC Support CenterSmall Theater (#5074), IGC Support Center

2023 Progress at Play Competition

Clock Icon for May 15, 2023 to May 22, 2023 KSTMay 15, 2023 to May 22, 2023 KST

Did You Know?
Mason Korea Holds Third Annual Beach Cleaning Day

Mason Korea Holds Third Annual Beach Cleaning Day

Mason Korea, in collaboration with the University of Utah Asia Campus and Ghent University Global Campus, held its third annual Beach Cleaning Day on Yeongjong Island, Incheon.

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Mason Korea Holds Second Annual Bike to Mason Day

Mason Korea Holds Second Annual Bike to Mason Day

Mason Korea's second annual Bike to Mason Day was organized by the MK Green Patriots, a student organization, in partnership with the Mason Cares Program.

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