{"525591":{"#nid":"525591","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Week Ahead: April 18-April 22","body":[{"value":"\u003Ch6\u003EMonday, April 18:\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/523391\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudent Council Programs Center presents: Collectible Creations\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen\u003C\/strong\u003E: 6 to 8 p.m.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhere\u003C\/strong\u003E: Invention Studio on the second floor of the Manufacturing Related Disciplines Complex\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat\u003C\/strong\u003E: On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday night, students have the opportunity to make fun collectibles with the help of Prototyping Instructors from the Invention Studio. There are four classes offered each day, but attendees may only take one per day. 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