George Mason University welcomed more than 200 “Junior Patriots” to its campuses on Thursday, April 25, for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work. Faculty and staff brought the youth in their lives to campus to learn what it's like to work at George Mason.
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The Faculty and Staff Engagement team in Human Resources collaborated with campus partners to offer activities for many ages and interests. One young attendee said it was “the best day ever.”
Take Your Junior Patriot to Work coincided with the reveal of George Mason's new logo on Wilkins Plaza that day. Photo provided
Participants enjoyed a scavenger hunt, reading circles, crafts, a tour of the Fuse at Mason Square construction site, a soccer clinic with George Mason men’s soccer players, touch-a-truck with Mason Police, seed-sowing in the Potomac Heights vegetable garden, a Junior Patriot Pitch competition, and more.
Photo provided“Gideon loved his day as a Junior Patriot, from climbing the Mason Police truck to eating at the dining hall, but his favorite moment was meeting the Patriot. He had a truly special day. Thank you to the those who helped organize such a memorable event.” –Julia Tungli, Information Technology Services
Photo provided“My son's favorite activity was meeting and playing with the men's soccer team!” –Valerie Barr, Office of Admissions
Junior Patriots enjoyed a practice session with members of the George Mason men's soccer team. Photo provided“My little one is just one and a half, so she was honestly just happy to have a fun day with Mommy! That said, I so appreciate the thought and care that went into planning the activities for this year. It was a great lineup for lots of different ages.” –Kristen Wright, Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL)
Junior Patriot Pitch participants. Photo provided
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Next year’s Take Your Junior Patriots to Work event is planned for Thursday, April 24, 2025.
