{"610265":{"#nid":"610265","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Student Center Offers Fun and Relaxation for All","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Georgia Tech Student Center is well known for planning events for students, it also has a lot to offer Georgia Tech employees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EUpcoming Events: Georgia Tech Night at Six Flags\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Night at Six Flags is one of several events put on by the Student Center and Student Center Programs Council that are open to faculty, staff, and their families. For employees who are Six Flags fans, there is no better time to visit the park than the annual Georgia Tech Night.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESix Flags over Georgia will be open exclusively to Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff, and guests on Friday, September 14, from 6 p.m. \u0026ndash; 12 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFaculty, staff, alumni may purchase tickets for $30 per ticket here:\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/tickets.studentcenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E http:\/\/tickets.studentcenter.gatech.edu\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EForward questions to \u003Ca href=\u0022\/\/\/C:\/Users\/mcurnow3\/Downloads\/atlantalife@scpc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eatlantalife@scpc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStay tuned for information on Georgia Tech Night at The Aquarium, Flicks @ Tech, and more.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EOn-campus Fun\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech employees may also find lifestyle balance during the day, at nights, and on weekends \u0026ndash; all at the Student Center.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/tech-rec\u0022\u003ETech Rec\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployees who like to bowl, play billiards, enjoy ping-pong, and have gaming skills should check out Tech Rec, especially on Mondays when all games are free. Free Play Mondays run between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., so take an early or late lunch and enjoy all Tech Rec has to offer. Be sure to bring your BuzzCard.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/under-the-couch\u0022\u003EUnder the Couch\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf music is more your scene, go to Under the Couch. Reserve the space for your own music or drop by to enjoy other people\u0026rsquo;s musical interludes. Under the Couch is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/paper-clay\u0022\u003EPaper \u0026amp; Clay\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGot an artistic streak? Make art and meet people\u0026nbsp;at Paper \u0026amp; Clay,\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech\u0026#39;s on-campus creative studio.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach semester a variety of classes are offered, including introductory and intermediate pottery, painting, knitting and sewing classes. Classes are open to the public and all fees are discounted for the Georgia Tech community (students, faculty, and staff, alumni). Classes are announced as scheduled on the Paper \u0026amp; Clay \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/paper-clay\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EReserving Space for Your Event\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll three spaces \u0026ndash; Tech Rec, Under the Couch and Paper \u0026amp; Clay \u0026ndash; may be rented for departmental gatherings, staff trainings, and stress relief programs.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out rentals at:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ETech Rec:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/tech-rec\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/tech-rec\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EPaper \u0026amp; Clay:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/paper-clay\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/paper-clay\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EUnder the Couch:\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/under-the-couch\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/under-the-couch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you are looking to make your departmental event even more exciting, consider including a display of balloons to add an element of spirit to your gathering. Balloon services are provided by the team at the Information Desk on the 2\u003Csup\u003End\u003C\/sup\u003E floor of the Student Center; find more information at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/balloons\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/balloons\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENeed more space for your event? The Event Services \u0026amp; Operations team can help. Meeting and event spaces in the Student Center, West Village, and the Historic Academy of Medicine are available to reserve for a variety of events and offer audio visual equipment and configurable room setups to support your event needs. Plus, the Georgia Tech staff\u0026rsquo;s high standard of customer service helps ensure your event runs smoothly.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFind more information about our Event Services at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/event-services\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/event-services\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELooking Forward: The Re(in)novated Campus Center\u003C\/h2\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe design-build team for the new Campus Center project will finalize plans for the Student Center\u0026rsquo;s expansion and renovation during this academic year with plans to break ground in summer 2019. Details regarding the campus amenities will be announced later this year. Find more information at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/reinnovation\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/reinnovation\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile the Georgia Tech Student Center is well known for planning events for students, it also has a lot to offer Georgia Tech employees.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"While the Georgia Tech Student Center is well known for planning events for students, it also has a lot to offer Georgia Tech employees."}],"uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2018-08-23 18:21:15","changed_gmt":"2018-08-23 18:52:36","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-08-23T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-08-23T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"538761":{"id":"538761","type":"image","title":"Buzz Bowls at the Student Center","body":null,"created":"1464703200","gmt_created":"2016-05-31 14:00:00","changed":"1475895326","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:55:26","alt":"Buzz Bowls at the Student Center","file":{"fid":"89522","name":"buzzbowl_0.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/buzzbowl_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/buzzbowl_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":410517,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/buzzbowl_0.jpg?itok=EwMxEqTn"}}},"media_ids":["538761"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/","title":"Student Center "}],"groups":[{"id":"64319","name":"Administration and Finance"},{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"},{"id":"311541","name":"Staff Council"},{"id":"338601","name":"TechWorks"},{"id":"1259","name":"Whistle"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"166965","name":"Student Center"},{"id":"178836","name":"staff programs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[{"id":"71871","name":"Campus and Community"}],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:kate.curnow@stucen.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EM. 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