{"582352":{"#nid":"582352","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Celebrate Tradition during Homecoming 2016","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EHomecoming is a busy time on campus not only for students, but also for faculty and staff, as well as alumni who come back to campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThis year, there are several events that may\u0026nbsp;be of interest\u0026nbsp;to anyone and everyone on campus, including those that spotlight some of Tech\u0026rsquo;s oldest traditions. This year\u0026rsquo;s Homecoming\u0026nbsp;theme is \u0026ldquo;TrECHing Through the Jungle.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETEAM Buzz\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESaturday, Oct. 22,\u0026nbsp;Various Locations\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EHomecoming week kicks off with a citywide service day where students, faculty, and staff can serve in projects around Atlanta. Start a team or sign up as an individual at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/teambuzz.org\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eteambuzz.org\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeynote Speaker Josh Pastner\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022 style=\u0022line-height: 20.8px;\u0022\u003EThursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 7\u0026nbsp;p.m., Room 236, Global Learning Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003EAfter helping the Arizona Wildcats win the 1997 Championship as a player, Josh Pastner quickly made his mark as a tireless recruiter and one of the most successful young coaches in NCAA history, leading the Memphis Tigers to three Conference USA titles and four March Madness tournaments. \u0026nbsp;Join us as Coach Pastner shares his plans for rebuilding the Yellow Jackets men\u0026#39;s basketball program, including how he put together his coaching team, how he goes after smart and talented players and what it\u0026#39;s like to recruit in the ACC.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003EAll registrants will be automatically entered to win a family four pack to the first game vs. Tennessee Tech.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECelebrating the Olympic Village of 20 Years Ago\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EFriday, Oct. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Global Learning Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EJoin Tech storyteller and director of the Living History Program, Marilyn Somers, to hear about this one-and-done historical Tech event.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPresident\u0026rsquo;s Update\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EFriday, Oct. 28, 1 to 2 p.m., Global Learning Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EPresident G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson, Tech\u0026rsquo;s 11th president, will share an update on the Institute\u0026rsquo;s global, regional, and local impact, as well as other news from around campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENavigating the College Admission Process\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003EFriday, Oct. 28, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EGlobal Learning Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003ERepresentatives from the\u0026nbsp;Office of Undergraduate Admission will discuss the college admission process. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECampus Walking and Bus Tour\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EFriday, Oct. 28, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Global Learning Center\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EStudent Ambassadors will guide attendees on a tour around campus highlighting landmarks and new additions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p5\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMini 500 Tricycle Race\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003EFriday, Oct. 28, 5 to 8 p.m., Peters Parking Deck\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EThe Mini 500 has been part of Homecoming since 1969 when it started as a fraternity prank, where new pledges were forced to transport themselves around campus on tricycles. Today, the Mini 500 race is far from being considered a punishment; it is an exciting, intense competition filled with humor and fun.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFreshman Cake Race\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESaturday, Oct. 29, 6:30 a.m., McCamish Pavilion\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EAll first-year students are invited to take part in one of Tech\u0026rsquo;s oldest traditions, where students rise before the sun to run uphill for cake. All participants get a free cupcake.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck Parade\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESaturday, Oct. 29,\u0026nbsp;9 a.m.,\u0026nbsp;Fowler Street\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EStudents will\u0026nbsp;design and build vehicles to parade down Fowler Street.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck\u0026nbsp;Rally Tailgate\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESaturday, Oct. 29,\u0026nbsp;2.5 hours before kickoff,\u0026nbsp;Tech Tower Lawn\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EEnjoy free gameday swag, pictures with the Wreck, and live entertainment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022p4\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFootball vs. Duke\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p2\u0022\u003ESaturday, Oct. 29,\u0026nbsp;Bobby Dodd Stadium\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003EHomecoming culminates with the Yellow Jackets taking on\u0026nbsp;the Duke Blue Devils. Kickoff time will be announced seven to\u0026nbsp;10 days before the game. Check\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/ramblinwreck.com\u0022\u003Eramblinwreck.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Eas the event gets closer.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p3\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ESome events require registration. To register, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gthomecoming.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egthomecoming.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/homecoming.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehomecoming.gatech.edu\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ETo learn more about Tech traditions,\u0026nbsp;visit\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/traditions.gatech.edu\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s1\u0022\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etraditions.gatech.edu\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022s2\u0022\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ET\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ehere are several events that may\u0026nbsp;be of interest\u0026nbsp;to anyone and everyone on campus, including those that spotlight some of Tech\u0026rsquo;s oldest traditions. This year\u0026rsquo;s Homecoming\u0026nbsp;theme is \u0026ldquo;TrECHing Through the Jungle.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This year\u2019s Homecoming theme is \u201cTrECHing Through the Jungle.\u201d "}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2016-10-10 18:17:19","changed_gmt":"2016-10-12 19:03:50","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2016-10-10T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2016-10-10T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"46049":{"id":"46049","type":"image","title":"Georgia Tech Mini 500","body":null,"created":"1449174347","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 20:25:47","changed":"1476123678","gmt_changed":"2016-10-10 18:21:18","alt":"","file":{"fid":"190096","name":"tyr31195.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tyr31195_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tyr31195_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":283345,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/tyr31195_0.jpg?itok=2Va40kd3"}},"582354":{"id":"582354","type":"image","title":"TrECHing Through the Jungle","body":null,"created":"1476123534","gmt_created":"2016-10-10 18:18:54","changed":"1476123534","gmt_changed":"2016-10-10 18:18:54","alt":"TrECHing through the Jungle","file":{"fid":"221998","name":"trechingjungle.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/trechingjungle.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/trechingjungle.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":353293,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/trechingjungle.jpg?itok=QE_0lZVy"}}},"media_ids":["46049","582354"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/gthomecoming.gatech.edu","title":"Alumni Association Homecoming Events"},{"url":"http:\/\/homecoming.gatech.edu","title":"Student Homecoming Events"},{"url":"http:\/\/traditions.gatech.edu","title":"Tech Traditions"}],"groups":[{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"},{"id":"1259","name":"Whistle"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2938","name":"homecoming"},{"id":"4824","name":"traditions"},{"id":"506","name":"alumni"}],"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:kristen.bailey@comm.gatech.edu\u0022\u003EKristen Bailey\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":""}}}