Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day offered a chance to learn about work—and play

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George Mason University faculty and staff were invited to bring the children in their lives to campus for Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day on April 27.

A group of about 30 employees and their children stand together at the George Mason statue on Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day.
Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day. Photo by Carl Julin/Creative Services

In this collaborative event organized by Human Resources and campus partners, the “Junior Patriots” got to experience life on a university campus and find out what it’s like to work at Mason for a day.

A child stands on the Fairfax Campus near the fountain on Wilkins Plaza. He has a teddy bear sticking out of his backpack.
Photo by Kristine Gussow

Attendees chose from a variety of activities to fill their day, with options at the Fairfax and SciTech campuses, as well as Mason Square.

Activities included a visit to the library, a meet-up with student athletes, a campus tour, playing games at Corner Pocket, learning about different careers with University Career Services, decorating the George Mason statue, and more.

Three adults and one child look down at the construction site of Fuse at Mason Square from a nearby parking garage.
Checking out the construction site of Fuse at Mason Square. Photo by Buzz McClain

A view of the construction site for Fuse at Mason Square gave kids and parents an opportunity to get a closer look at construction in action.

Three children sit at a table for lunch in Southside dining hall.
Lunch at Southside dining hall. Photo by Jennifer Sawyer
Mason staff member Jacelyn Tyson and her child participate in a craft activity at Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day
Making a zine at Fenwick Library. Photo by Jacelyn Tyson

The variety of events gave the children a chance to picture themselves in lots of different career paths. Read more about Take Your Junior Patriot to Work Day and the faculty and staff who made it happen.

Two children stand together at the entrance to The Mix
Participants check out The MIX. Photo by Jamie Lee