{"645582":{"#nid":"645582","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Second Well-being Day Offers Instructional Break This Week","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis week, a second well-being day will take place to give students and faculty a break from instruction. Though rain inhibited some events from happening on the first well-being day last week, this week holds a second opportunity to rest, recharge, and relax.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMost events are open to all students, faculty, and staff, who are encouraged to get tested through the\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/health.gatech.edu\/coronavirus\/testing\u0022\u003E campus Covid-19 testing program\u003C\/a\u003E before and after they participate in events. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EInstructors have been asked to not schedule assignments during or immediately following these wellness days to give students a chance to recharge. And, staff are also being encouraged to prioritize wellness on these days, whether that\u0026rsquo;s by incorporating exercise into their day or clearing nonessential meetings to allow for more focused mental activity. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/news\/encouraging-support-well-being-all-employees\u0022\u003EHuman Resources offers more suggestions for prioritizing well-being\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESchedule of Events \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hw.gatech.edu\/well-being-events-march\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EView full event details and updates\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETuesday, March 23:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWell-being Weekly: TEDx Talk Tuesday\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEach Tuesday, Health Initiatives hosts this event featuring a TED talk viewing and follow-up discussion. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/643881\u0022\u003ERegister to attend\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScience Jazz Hands\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8 \u0026ndash; 10 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s scientist comedians Lew Lefton and Pete Ludovice will share comedic bits about research as part of the Atlanta Science Festival. Ticket pricing is donation-based, with a minimum of $1. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/2021.atlantasciencefestival.org\/schedule\/88\u0022\u003ETune in online\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESilent Disco on Tech Green hosted by SCPC \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-Person)\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E9 p.m. \u0026ndash; midnight\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EStudents can reserve their free tickets for this in-person event that will take place in a physically distanced manner on Tech Green. Each student will receive a disinfected headset and will have an assigned time during the event to dance with friends. Register at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\u0022\u003Egatech.universitytickets.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, March 24: Mid-Semester Break Day\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYoga on East Campus Quad \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-Person)\r\n\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10 \u0026ndash; 11 a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EYoga instructors will cover the fundamental poses, body alignment, and breathing techniques to be sure we are practicing safely and effectively. Face coverings will be required and physical distancing will be in place. Register at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/mycrc.gatech.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5d1a8918-3157-490d-83f2-e9565445b884\u0026amp;semesterId=41731340-090e-4772-8204-82d750e5e076%20.\u0022\u003Emycrc.gatech.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5d1a8918-3157-490d-83f2-e9565445b884\u0026amp;semesterId=41731340-090e-4772-8204-82d750e5e076 .\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelax, Recharge, Reboot With Health Initiatives \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-Person)\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11 a.m. \u0026ndash; 3 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy free lunch from food trucks and a King of Pops for dessert while taking time to relax and connect with others. Activities will include painting, giant games, and a self-massage station. Stop by the table for SMILE (Spreading Messages in Love and Encouragement) during the event to learn how you can participate in a campuswide initiative to break a world record. Before leaving, grab a Self-Care Goodie Bag full of items to help you relax, recharge, and reboot at home. Register at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/w\/event.aspx?id=1769\u0022\u003Egatech.universitytickets.com\/w\/event.aspx?id=1769\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScience.Art.Wonder Showcase (March 24 \u0026ndash; 26)\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E10 a.m. \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;5 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EThroughout the 2020-21 school year, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/645400\u0022\u003EScience.Art.Wonder\u0026rsquo;s\u003C\/a\u003E artists and researchers have been working together to create science-inspired artwork. Come see the final works of these collaborators at the Spring 2021 art showcase at the Bill Moore Student Success Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn Online Experience of Meditation\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E11 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/courses\/mindfulness-based-wellness-and-resilience-mbwr\u0022\u003ETiffany Andras-Myers\u003C\/a\u003E, Georgia Tech Professional Education emotional intelligence and resilience instructor and a Tech alumna, will provide participants with tools and techniques to naturally achieve a mentally calm and happy state. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/bluejeans.com\/976808071?src=join_info\u0022\u003EParticipate via BlueJeans\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWellness and Waffle House With Housing and Residence Life \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-Person)\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENoon \u0026ndash; 2:30 p.m., Fitten Parking lot\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EEnjoy food from the Waffle House food truck and get some helpful wellness-centered resources from Housing and Residence Life.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EZumba on East Campus Quad \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-Person)\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1 \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;2 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EZumba routines incorporate interval training \u0026mdash; alternating fast and slow rhythms \u0026mdash; to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Register at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/mycrc.gatech.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5438a0dc-8b1d-43ef-8986-17211b90ae42\u0026amp;semesterId=41731340-090e-4772-8204-82d750e5e076\u0022\u003Emycrc.gatech.edu\/Program\/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5438a0dc-8b1d-43ef-8986-17211b90ae42\u0026amp;semesterId=41731340-090e-4772-8204-82d750e5e076\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPatches, Painting, and Pillowcase Social\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1 \u0026ndash; 2 p.m., Tech Walkway\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EJoin the Association of Environmental Engineers and Scientists in repurposing old materials by turning them into works of art. Bring old clothes, pillowcases, or other items to paint and display or use. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/645209\u0022\u003EMore information\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArts and Crafts in the Community Garden\u003C\/strong\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4 \u0026ndash; 5 p.m., Community Garden, Instructional Center Lawn\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EJoin GT Trailblazers for nature-based arts and crafts right outside the Community Garden. They will have supplies to make flower pressed bookmarks, kindness rocks, and even fake succulents out of pinecones. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/645386\u0022\u003ERSVP for a time slot\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESting Break hosted by SCPC \u003C\/strong\u003E(In-person)\r\n\t\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6 \u0026ndash; 10 p.m. at the Instructional Center Lawn, Tech Green, and Area 2 Parking Lot\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\t\u003Cli\u003EThe Student Center Programs Council\u0026#39;s annual Sting Break event is back with in-person activities including carnival rides, t-shirt giveaways, and inflatables. This event is free, but tickets are limited, so make sure to reserve your ticket starting March 8 at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.universitytickets.com\/\u0022\u003Egatech.universitytickets.com\/\u003C\/a\u003E. 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