01/10/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2025 08:47
Mason Korea recently joined forces with General Motors (GM) Korea to revitalize a youth home in Incheon's Bupyeong area through a collaborative beautification project. The activity was organized by Mason Cares, which focuses on community engagement around George Mason University's Incheon campus, and Mason Korea's Office of Development and Strategic Partnership.
Volunteers from Mason Korea painted a mural designed by students and staff. Photo by Mason Korea.Student, faculty, and staff volunteers, including Mason Korea Campus Dean Joshua Park, worked diligently to bring a mural concept to life. The mural was designed by Mason Korea students and staff, and the volunteer artists received on-site support from the GM Korea team.
Photo by Mason Korea"I was excited to participate in this project, because I have experience working in mural design from a similar volunteer project at the Smithsonian," said Victoria Gehring, a sophomore business major.This marks the second consecutive year of partnership between Mason Korea and GM Korea's mural painting project, underscoring a shared commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
Photo by Mason KoreaAmong the volunteers were four international students and eight participants from the MK Way program, Mason Korea's conditional admission program offering intensive English instruction for students.
Photo by Mason KoreaHyewon Lee, a freshman global affairs major, was grateful for the service opportunity. "I try to volunteer often, but it is sometimes difficult to find opportunities," said Lee. "I was really happy to see this unique painting project organized by our school."Photo by Mason Korea