{"226891":{"#nid":"226891","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Philanthropy at Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOver the past few years, the Georgia Tech Student Foundation (GTSF) has noticed an exponential increase in excitement among our peers about philanthropy at Georgia Tech. However, many students still do not realize the extent and impact of philanthropy that goes into Georgia Tech to make it the Institute we have all grown to love. Therefore, GTSF conceived\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EPhilanthropy at Tech\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough strategically placed signage during the week as well as this celebration, we hope to educate students on the importance and impact of philanthropic giving and imbue in them a sense of responsibility and motivation to give back to the campus that allows them so many opportunities. To learn more about the campaign and philanthropy on Tech\u0027s campus visit our professional-grade website at\u0026nbsp;philanthropy.gatech.edu!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis week-ending celebration, located in the heart of Tech\u0027s campus, is intended to connect students with top philanthropists and add a personal aspect to the campaign. John \u0026amp; Mary Brock will be speaking, and the Institute\u0027s top donors and endowed chairs have been invited to attend.\u0026nbsp;Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Brocks\u0027 story as well as interact with many prominent figures in the Tech community that have helped shape this campus, both in its cityscape and academic distinction.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe event will take place from 2:00 - 3:30 PM on Tech Green on Friday, September 20th. A tent will be set up on Tech Green where students can mingle with attendees, and Rita\u0027s Italian Ice and gourment popcorn will be provided for everyone\u0027s enjoyment. We hope to see everyone out there!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom 2:00 - 3:30 PM on September 20th, students will be invited to attend Philanthropy at Tech on the Tech Green. This event will be a culmination of the \u003Cem\u003EPhilanthropy at Tech\u003C\/em\u003E campaign, aiming to introduce students and members of Tech\u0027s campus to many of Georgia Tech\u0027s biggest donors. Featuring John and Mary Brock speaking, this open event will consist of a short program followed by a period for meet-and-greet, including light refreshments. All of Tech\u0027s campus is invited to join in a celebration of the incredible amounts of philanthropy on our campus.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Hosted on Tech\u0027s campus, this is an opportunity for all students to meet Tech\u0027s biggest philanthropists."}],"uid":"27874","created_gmt":"2013-08-06 19:59:44","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 02:04:05","author":"Andrew Taylor","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","field_event_time":{"event_time_start":"2013-09-20T15:00:00-04:00","event_time_end":"2013-09-20T16:30:00-04:00","event_time_end_last":"2013-09-20T16:30:00-04:00","gmt_time_start":"2013-09-20 19:00:00","gmt_time_end":"2013-09-20 20:30:00","gmt_time_end_last":"2013-09-20 20:30:00","rrule":null,"timezone":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1184","name":"Alumni Association"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"2096","name":"philanthropy"},{"id":"70781","name":"Philanthropy at Tech"},{"id":"13514","name":"Tech Green"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[{"id":"1792","name":"Arts and Performance"}],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAndrew Taylor\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:astaylor.92@gmail.com\u0022\u003Eastaylor.92@gmail.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E(678) 628 4604\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}