{"161491":{"#nid":"161491","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Homecoming Events Begin This Week","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe celebration surrounding homecoming is one of Georgia Tech\u2019s longest and heartiest traditions. It begins Wednesday and runs until the Homecoming football game itself against BYU on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Bobby Dodd Stadium. This year\u2019s theme is The Burdell Identity - Mission: Homecoming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere\u2019s a rundown of events happening during the next several days, but you can learn more about each of them at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/homecoming.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ehomecoming.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or from the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\/homecoming\/Documents\/RULESBOOK_2012.pdf\u0022\u003E2012 Rulesbook (PDF)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, Oct. 17:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMr. and Ms. Georgia Tech voting open: Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/elections.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eelections.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, Oct. 18:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ED3CODED\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/381083061960775\/\u0022\u003ESCPC Presents: \u003Cem\u003ETed\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESynchronized Espionage at CRC Pool\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, Oct. 19:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELive and Let Sting: Homecoming Marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.greek.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ENPHC Step Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, Oct. 21:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIron Buzz Tournament: Like an Iron Man Competition, but with more sting.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPowderpuff Cheer and Football: Gender-bending sporting events will have men stunting and ladies running for touchdowns.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChalking submissions due\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMandatory Mock Rock meeting\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday, Oct. 22:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\/homecoming\/events\/watergungame\/Pages\/default.aspx\u0022\u003EBattle Royale\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEgg Toss\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBanner Contest: Themed banners will adorn Greek houses across campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMission Imbuzzable\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMission Motion Detector\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETech Trivia: Team trivia at Ferst Place.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAASU Presents: Grown and Jazzy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, Oct. 23:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\/homecoming\/events\/umoc\/Pages\/default.aspx\u0022\u003EUgly Man on Campus (UMOC) voting begins: A national event sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, with proceeds benefitting various charities\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESAA Alumni Letter Writing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/scpc\/homecoming\/events\/talentshow\/Pages\/default.aspx\u0022\u003EFor Your Eyes Only Talent Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, Oct. 24:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMock Rock: Student groups will perform original acts related to the homecoming theme; tickets will be first come, first served at the Student Center Box Office\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMr. and Ms. Georgia Tech voting ends\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, Oct. 25:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESAA George P. Burdell Birthday Party\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESAA Tradition tours: Meet at the Campanile to learn about campus traditions from the Student Alumni Association.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECookoff\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.techstuff2.gatech.edu\/ePOS?this_category=ROOT11_SUBCAT31\u0026amp;store=808\u0026amp;form=shared3%2fgm%2fmain.html\u0026amp;design=808\u0022\u003EHomecoming Concert featuring 3OH!3\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, Oct. 26:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMini 500\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/weblog.library.gatech.edu\/news\/2012\/10\/12\/georgia-tech-archives-hosts-open-house-for-homecoming-oct-26\/?utm_source=rss\u0026amp;utm_medium=rss\u0026amp;utm_campaign=georgia-tech-archives-hosts-open-house-for-homecoming-oct-26\u0022\u003ELibrary Archives Open House\u003C\/a\u003E: Visit the Neely Lobby in the Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see rare books and other historical materials.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHomecoming pomp display contest: Houses across campus will present their homecoming-themed displays.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVertical Limit\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Life and Times of George P. 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