{"336211":{"#nid":"336211","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Campus Begins Homecoming Celebration","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFall brings one of Tech\u2019s most celebrated seasons: Homecoming.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStarting with a concert on Thursday, Oct. 23, the campus will celebrate Homecoming through a multitude of activities, leading up to the Tech vs. Virginia football game on Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u2019re a student, faculty\/staff member, or an alumnus, you\u2019re sure to find traditions and events to engage you, your family and friends. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, Oct. 24\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9513712\/\u0022\u003EHomecoming Step Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 7 \u2013 10 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Ferst Center for the Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Unifying the Georgia Tech community through the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Homecoming Step Show is a way for fraternities and sororities to showcase their hard work.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, Oct. 25\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166072\/\u0022\u003ESoiree Under the AtlanTech\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 7.30 p.m. \u2013 Midnight\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Peachtree Room, Student Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Students can enjoy this Under the Sea-themed event with a live DJ and snacks.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESunday, Oct. 26\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166077\/\u0022\u003EIron Buzz\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 8 \u2013 11 a.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Check-in at the CRC. Routes for the running and biking portions of the race will be posted on the Iron Buzz Routes document.\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: A timed triathlon event in which student teams will compete in a 200m freestyle swim, bike race around campus, and mile run.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, Oct. 28\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9659060\/\u0022\u003EAlumni Letter Writing\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocation: Tech Walkway\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: While writing a letter of appreciation, students share their favorite Tech traditions and the reasons why they LOVE Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9499350\/\u0022\u003EConversation with President Peterson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 11 a.m. \u2013 Noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Clough Commons 152\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: A one-hour question and answer session between the students of Georgia Tech and President Peterson.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166078\/\u0022\u003ETalent Show\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 7:30 \u2013 9 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Ferst Center for the Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Enjoy the many unique talents of Georgia Tech students.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, Oct. 29\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166058\/\u0022\u003ECanStruction\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 9 a.m. \u2013 Noon\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Around Tech Green\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Watch students build the tallest freestanding can-made structure! Cans will be donated at the end of the event.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166065\/\u0022\u003EMock Rock\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 7 \u2013 10 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Ferst Center for the Arts\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Watch different organizations at Tech perform an original act in relation to the Homecoming theme.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, Oct. 30\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/legacy.gtalumni.org\/homecoming_events\/4140\u0022\u003EAlumni Association Keynote Presentation\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 6 \u2013 7 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocation: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, Room 236\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: Join Paul Brown (Mgt 89), chief executive officer of Arby\u2019s Restaurant Group and former president of Brands and Commercial Services for Hilton Worldwide, and Michelle Jarrard (IE 89), director of McKinsey \u0026amp; Company, as they celebrate their 25th class reunion with an interactive and informal presentation to reflect on how their commonalities \u2014 discovered as Tech co-op students sharing a job \u2014 underscore their success in spite of their very different executive roles.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/legacy.gtalumni.org\/homecoming_events\/4099\u0022\u003EWelcome Reception\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 7 \u2013 8:30 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocation: Georgia Tech Hotel \u0026amp; Conference Center \u2013 Club Room\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: After the keynote presentation, join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff for a Homecoming 2014 Welcome Reception!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9659087\/\u0022\u003ENight Traditions Tours\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 8 \u2013 9 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Meet at the SAA table on Tech Walkway\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Find out more about Georgia Tech on this spooky night tour around campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, Oct. 31\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9441702\/\u0022\u003EArchives Open House\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 1 \u2013 3 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocation: Archives (Library Annex, next to Hinman Building)\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: Stop by the Archives for a presentation of historical materials about Georgia Tech football, along with other rare items in their collection.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/legacy.gtalumni.org\/homecoming_events\/4103\u0022\u003ECampus Tours\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 3 \u2013 4 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Atrium\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Join ambassadors and staff from the Office of Capital Space Planning \u0026amp; Management for a unique one-mile walking or bus tour around campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/legacy.gtalumni.org\/homecoming_events\/4139\u0022\u003ECampus Master Plan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 2:15 \u2013 3 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Room 222\u003Cbr \/\u003E What: Join Howard Wertheimer, director of Capital Planning \u0026amp; Space Management, as he talks about how Tech\u2019s campus grew to where it is today and what the future has in store.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166063\/\u0022\u003EMini 500\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 5 \u2013 8 p.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003ELocation: Peter\u2019s Parking Deck\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat: Don\u2019t miss the Legendary Mini 500 Tricycle Race, with Buzz leading the first lap.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, Nov. 1\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/guidebook.com\/guide\/21972\/event\/9166062\/\u0022\u003EFreshman Cake Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E Time: 6.30 a.m.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Location: Front of McCamish Pavilion \u003Cbr \/\u003E What: All freshmen are invited to participate in the Freshman Cake Race. 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