{"577401":{"#nid":"577401","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Week Ahead: September 19-25","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, Sep. 22, fall season will begin and the academic year will be in full swing. As schedules get busier and coursework becomes more difficult, don\u2019t forget to balance work with leisure time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy the variety of events this week. From the College of Computing Career Fair to the Atlanta Greek Festival, there are plenty of opportunities for work and play.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EI Feel Safe When ____\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 11 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Student Center and Tech Walkway\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat:\u0026nbsp; Coordinated by the Office of the Arts, the \u201cI Feel Safe When\u201d project was developed to explore issues regarding safety. This project allows students to reflect on safety by completing an \u201cI feel safe when\u201d statement on cards, which will be shared anonymously and then displayed. Stop by the Student Center or Tech Walkway to fill out a card and join the discussion.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECollege of Computing 2016 Fall Career Fair\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Tuesday \u2013 Friday from 9:30 a.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Klaus Atrium\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: The College of Computing will host its bi-annual career fair from Tuesday, Sept. 20, to Friday, Sept. 23. Students should attend to speak with companies including Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and more. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cc.gatech.edu\/student-life\/career-development\/career-fair-attendees\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E for a full list of employers. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudy Abroad 101\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 11 a.m. \u2013 noon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Savant Building; Room 308\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: Students may be surprised to learn that Georgia Tech offers more than 120 different study abroad programs. To help students learn more about these opportunities, the Office of International Education is hosting this session with general information about study abroad and how to start the application process.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESTEM Women\u2019s Coffee Talk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 2 \u2013 3 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Women\u2019s Resource Center\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: The Women\u2019s Resource Center and Women in Engineering have partnered to present a Coffee Talk for undergraduate and graduate women majoring in STEM fields. Students will have the opportunity to discuss technical and personal topics in an informal setting. Come out for coffee, tea, dessert, and a nice chat.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech vs. Clemson\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 7:30 p.m. \u2013 11:30 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: Come out to cheer on the Yellow Jackets as they take on the Clemson Tigers at home. Make sure to wear white as this game is a Whiteout. Go Jackets!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech Night at Six Flags\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 6 p.m. \u2013 midnight\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Six Flags\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: The Student Center Programs Council, with support from the Student Government Association, Campus Services, and WREK Radio, will host the annual Georgia Tech Night at Six Flags on Friday, Sep. 23. During this night, Six Flags will be open exclusively to Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff and guests. Purchase tickets \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.techstuff2.gatech.edu\/ePOS?this_category=ROOT21_CAT18\u0026amp;store=808\u0026amp;listtype=begin\u0026amp;form=shared3%2Fgm%2Fmain.html\u0026amp;design=808\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E or at the door. Free transportation will be provided with buses leaving the Student Center beginning at 4:45 p.m., but students must register for a ride in advance.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday \u2013 Sunday\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAtlanta Greek Festival\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: Sept. 22\u201325\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Greek Orthodox Cathedral,\u0026nbsp;2500 Clairmont Road N.E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhat: Food, fun, and opa! Come out to the Atlanta Greek Festival to experience a taste of Greek culture. The first Atlanta Greek Festival was held in 1974 and the tradition continues at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. The event will feature vendors with food, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, and more. Tickets are $5. More information\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.atlantagreekfestival.org\/index.html\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Thursday, Sep. 22, the fall season will begin and the academic year will be in full swing. As schedules get busier and coursework becomes more difficult, don\u2019t forget to balance work with leisure time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"On Thursday, Sep. 22, the fall season will begin and the academic year will be in full swing. 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