{"620140":{"#nid":"620140","#data":{"type":"news","title":"How to Spend Your Last Weeks at Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAs Commencement approaches, graduating students may be wondering how to take advantage of their last few weeks at Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFortunately, there are several upcoming events designed specifically to give graduating students the opportunity to participate in some of the best things Georgia Tech has to offer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtsaa.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=39\u0026amp;pgid=16025\u0026amp;cid=35620\u0026amp;ecid=35620\u0026amp;crid=0\u0026amp;calpgid=3165\u0026amp;calcid=23811\u0022\u003ESAA Graduating Student Spirit Day\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETuesday, April 9, 11 a.m. \u0026ndash; 1 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETech Walkway\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Alumni Association (SAA) is hosting one final spirit day for all of its graduating members. Come out to Tech Walkway to learn more about what SAA offers for graduating students, how to become an active alumnus, and take advantage of free giveaways.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtsaa.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=39\u0026amp;pgid=15984\u0026amp;cid=35559\u0026amp;ecid=35559\u0026amp;crid=0\u0026amp;calpgid=3165\u0026amp;calcid=23811\u0022\u003EGraduating Student Photo Shoot\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETuesday, April 9, 5 \u0026shy;\u0026ndash; 8 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVarious Locations\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll graduating SAA members can participate in a free photo shoot at several iconic campus locations. Photographers will be set up at Tech Tower, the Georgia Tech historical marker in Harrison Square, in front of the Alumni Association\u0026#39;s Wreck, and on the rooftop of Clough Commons. Graduation regalia is not required for the shoot but is recommended. Interested students should register online before the event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtsaa.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=39\u0026amp;pgid=15987\u0022\u003ESAA Grad Cap Decorating\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThursday, April 11, 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGuthridge Room, Alumni House\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to show off your Georgia Tech spirit at Commencement but don\u0026rsquo;t know where to start, SAA has you covered. They\u0026rsquo;ll provide supplies so you can decorate your grad cap, and the best designs will win prizes. Snacks will also be provided.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cos.gatech.edu\/events\/public-nights-georgia-tech-observatory\u0022\u003EPublic Night at the Georgia Tech Observatory\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThursday, April 11, 8:30 \u0026ndash; 11 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowey Physics Building\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce a month, the Howey Physics Building opens up its rooftop observatory to the public. This is the last public night until the fall, and graduating students who have not yet done so are encouraged to head up to the roof and enjoy the views of campus and the Atlanta skyline, and look through the observatory\u0026rsquo;s telescope at the cosmos.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/619415\u0022\u003E47th Annual Pi Mile Road Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESaturday, April 13, 7:30 a.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBegins at Tech Tower Lawn\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s most well-known events and active traditions is the annual Pi Mile Road Race. Follow the 5K path that you\u0026rsquo;ve spent so much time walking on for four years! Registration is now open, and accessible through the Alumni Association\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-flex.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=7999\u0022\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rideoutinstyle.com\/\u0022\u003ERide Out in Style\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMonday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 1:30 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClough Turnaround\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever wanted to ride in the Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck? Are you about to graduate and worry that you\u0026rsquo;ve missed your chance? Never fear! The Wreck will be out and about on April 15 and 17 to give graduating seniors a ride around campus. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, so make sure to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.rideoutinstyle.com\/\u0022\u003Esign up\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-flex.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=15976\u0026amp;_ga=2.226980505.567842588.1554477103-1776813415.1554477103\u0022\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; On Graduation Party\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThursday, April 18, 6 \u0026ndash; 9 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBobby Dodd Stadium\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAny student graduating in the spring, summer, or fall of 2019 is welcome to attend this year\u0026rsquo;s Ramblin\u0026rsquo; On celebration. The event will feature food, T-shirts, fireworks, and more. Tickets are $10 per person and are subject to sell out. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-flex.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=15976\u0026amp;_ga=2.226980505.567842588.1554477103-1776813415.1554477103\u0022\u003EAdvance registration is required\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gtalumni.org\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=21\u0026amp;pgid=10494\u0026amp;_ga=2.168375589.567842588.1554477103-1776813415.1554477103\u0022\u003ETravel with Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EVarious Dates\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMany students wish that they\u0026rsquo;d studied abroad during their time in college. There\u0026rsquo;s still a chance to travel with Georgia Tech, through its Young Alumni group. The Alumni Association is hosting trips to places such as Iceland and Dubai, beginning April 26 and ending Oct. 13. Though not a full semester abroad, these trips are still an opportunity to travel the world with your fellow Yellow Jackets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more graduation festivities, and full Commencement information, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/commencement.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ecommencement.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EFor graduating students, there\u0026#39;s still plenty of time to take advantage of all Tech has to offer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"For graduating students, there\u0027s still plenty of time to take advantage of all Tech has to offer."}],"uid":"34946","created_gmt":"2019-04-08 17:00:22","changed_gmt":"2019-04-08 17:49:40","author":"gwyner3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2019-04-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2019-04-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"368181":{"id":"368181","type":"image","title":"Ramblin\u0027 Wreck","body":null,"created":"1449245827","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 16:17:07","changed":"1475895107","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:51:47","alt":"Ramblin\u0027 Wreck","file":{"fid":"74898","name":"14c10001-p10-001.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/14c10001-p10-001.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/14c10001-p10-001.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":735917,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/14c10001-p10-001.jpg?itok=qh41JaT4"}},"620196":{"id":"620196","type":"image","title":"\u0022Mars Calls\u0022 Graduation Cap","body":null,"created":"1554745774","gmt_created":"2019-04-08 17:49:34","changed":"1554745774","gmt_changed":"2019-04-08 17:49:34","alt":"\u0022Mars Calls\u0022 Graduation Cap","file":{"fid":"236133","name":"46330697151_825791c4f8_k.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/46330697151_825791c4f8_k.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/46330697151_825791c4f8_k.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":473460,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/46330697151_825791c4f8_k.jpg?itok=NJNH2QiD"}}},"media_ids":["368181","620196"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/tlw-news.gatech.edu\/features\/where-take-your-graduation-photos","title":"Where to Take Your Graduation Photos"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.news.gatech.edu\/2017\/04\/25\/what-not-wear-commencement-editionand-other-tips-your-graduation-day","title":"What Not to Wear: Commencement Edition\u2026and Other Tips For Your Graduation Day"},{"url":"http:\/\/www.commencement.gatech.edu\/","title":"Commencement Website"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"627","name":"commencement"},{"id":"119381","name":"graduating students"},{"id":"9207","name":"ramblin\u0027 on"},{"id":"172349","name":"GTSAA"}],"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:stucomm@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EGrace Wyner\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Communications\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}