Now more than ever, we believe kindness is essential in uplifting compassion, connectedness, and courage to advocate for our common humanity. The goal of Mason Chooses Kindness is to provide ongoing resources and activities for our Mason students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community to explore and use to spread kindness.
Mission: Create and sustain a kindness revolution at Mason.
Vision: As Mason Patriots, we change the world one small act of kindness at a time.
Mason’s Definition of Kindness: Intentionally engage in positive action that is friendly, caring, and compassionate towards self and others.
Mason – A Well-Being University: At Mason, we believe that we thrive together with shared success as one of our core values. Our goal is to evolve as a model well-being university, providing a place for all members of our Mason community where everyone thrives while contributing to others’ well-being.
Kindness Ambassador Nominations 2024-2025
Kindness Ambassadors are members of the Mason community who are recognized by George Mason University and the Mason Chooses Kindness (MCK) team for their:
- Compassion and kindness toward others
- Enthusiasm about spreading kindness
- Positivity and joyfulness
- Joy in helping others
Why become a Kindness Ambassador?
Kindness Ambassadors receive:
- University-wide recognition for their kindness and its positive impact on the Mason community, including recognition from university senior leaders
- A Mason Kindness Ambassador certificate and swag
- Opportunities for community engagement and networking through the MCK organization, its leaders, and partners across campus
How can I nominate someone?
Nominate a friend, colleague, or yourself today, and let us celebrate kindness together! Nominations are open until October 10, 2024. For any questions, please contact us at mck@gmu.edu. Thank you!
Click here to nominate people to be recognized as Kindness Ambassadors.
Use the creative ideas in the calendar below to put kindness into action! Click here for our Mason Chooses Kindness toolkit, which contains a map with live links to explore.
“We believe that young people are uniquely positioned to create this kinder, braver world because they are filled with hope, compassion, and a commitment to community, and they are defined by diversity, inclusivity, and distinct perseverance that makes them powerful beyond even their own wildest imaginations.” – Lady Gaga
Mason Nation, share your stories of thriving together through kindness! We want to know about ways you’ve put kindness into action or experienced kindness from someone else. Use the hashtag #MasonChoosesKindness on social media to inspire our Mason community with your posts!
Questions about Mason Chooses Kindness?
Contact: mck@gmu.edu