{"582868":{"#nid":"582868","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Week Ahead: TrECHing through the Jungle","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe best week of the fall semester is here.\u0026nbsp;Homecoming 2016 will give every Yellow Jacket an opportunity to have fun while showing their school spirit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe pairing of classic traditions with\u0026nbsp;new events guarantees that this year\u0026rsquo;s homecoming will offer something of interest to all students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlan your week by checking out this year\u0026rsquo;s schedule below.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMonday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EObstacle Course \u0026ndash; Instructional Center Lawn, 10 a.m. \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeams of two will compete in an obstacle course to reach the other side of the \u0026lsquo;jungle\u0026rsquo; as fast as possible. Come out to watch the most agile duos on Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus as they run through the course of five elements.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBanner Contest \u0026ndash; Outdoor Locations throughout Campus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHomecoming banners will be hung throughout campus beginning at noon Monday. These banners will be judged by Friday, Oct. 28. May the best design win.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStands \u0026ndash; Kessler Campanile, 1 \u0026ndash; 2:30 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Stands competition consists of five team members attempting to stay on a 1x1x1 platform for the longest amount of time. No outside help to the team members is allowed, but come out to support your organization from afar.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMock Rock \u0026ndash; The Ferst Center for the Arts, 7 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome out to watch various campus organizations present original acts related to the Tech Homecoming Theme, \u0026quot;TrECHing through the Jungle.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETuesday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlumni Letter Writing \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Tech Walkway, 11 a.m. \u0026ndash; 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Student Alumni Association (SAA) gives students a chance to thank an alumnus for his or her support of Georgia Tech. Students do not have to be\u0026nbsp;members of SAA to participate. Stop by to write a letter, share your spirit, and enjoy a free treat.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECanopy Cake Decorating \u0026ndash; Peachtree Room,\u0026nbsp;Student Center, 2 \u0026ndash; 4 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo compete, teams must have registered with the Student Center Programs Council Homecoming Committee, but feel free to check out the jungle-themed cake designs in the Peachtree Room. Judging will begin at 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStudent Government Association (SGA) Sustainability \u0026ndash; Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Third Floor Gallery, 4:30 \u0026ndash; 7 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin SGA for a celebration of student sustainability. Throughout the gallery, posters will be featured that highlight projects related to improving sustainability efforts across Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus. Come vote for your favorite project. The winning team will receive funding to pilot their idea.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETalent Show \u0026ndash; Student Center Ballroom, 7:30 \u0026ndash; 9 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch students compete for their organization by performing in the annual homecoming Talent Show. Up to 15 students will be participating in this year\u0026rsquo;s show. Get ready for an entertaining night.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWednesday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWild Rafting Challenge \u0026ndash; Campus Recreation Center (CRC) Pool, 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch teams compete in a form of boat tug-of-war. Teams will be in canoes and attempt to pull the opposing team\u0026rsquo;s canoe across the middle division line.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMini Powdered Donut Eating Contest \u0026ndash; Student Center Ballroom, Noon\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; 2 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWho can eat 10 mini powdered donuts in the shortest amount of time? Come by to find out who\u0026nbsp;will conquer the mini donut.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECanstruction \u0026ndash; Tech Walkway, 2 \u0026ndash; 5 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EParticipants\u0026nbsp;build creative, freestanding\u0026nbsp;structures out of canned food. Judging will begin at 5 p.m. All cans will be donated at the end of the end, so come out to support a great cause and view impressive structures.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EThursday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEgg Toss \u0026ndash; Instructional Center Lawn, 10:30 a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch teams compete in this\u0026nbsp;annual event. Teams will try to get the most egg yolks to their \u0026ldquo;team\u0026rdquo; cup within two minutes. This hilarious competition will be fun for audience and participants alike.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeynote Presentation \u0026ndash; Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;Global Learning Center, Room 236, 6 \u0026ndash; 7 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2016 Homecoming Keynote Presentation features Men\u0026#39;s Basketball\u0026nbsp;Coach Josh Pastner, who will talk about rebuilding the Georgia Tech men\u0026rsquo;s basketball program. Pastner helped\u0026nbsp;the Arizona Wildcats win the 1997 Championship as a player, then made his mark as a recruiter and coach for\u0026nbsp;the Memphis Tigers, where he lead the team\u0026nbsp;to three Conference USA titles and four March Madness tournaments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EFriday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPomp Judging \u0026ndash; Various locations, Noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDictionary.com defines\u0026nbsp;pomps as \u0026quot;stately or splendid displays,\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;and this definition holds true at Tech. In the annual Pomp Display Contest, displays will be judged according to a pre-determined set of rules and will feature creative representations on the homecoming theme.\u0026nbsp;Walk through the Greek houses on campus to check out some of the specular displays.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPresident\u0026rsquo;s Update \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, Room 236, 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresident G. P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson will share an update on the Institute\u0026rsquo;s global, regional, and local impact, as well as some of the exciting things happening around campus. Attend this address to ask questions to and meet Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s 11th President.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Walking and Bus Tours \u0026ndash; Georgia Tech Learning Center Atrium (walking), Georgia Tech Hotel Lobby (bus), 3:30 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors as they take attendees on a tour around campus highlighting infamous Tech landmarks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMini 500 Tricycle Race \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Peters Parking Deck, 5 \u0026ndash; 8 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheer on your organization and fellow students as they race to the finish line in child-size tricycle. This race is one of Tech\u0026#39;s oldest homecoming traditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESaturday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFreshman Cake Race \u0026ndash; Begins in front of McCamish Pavilion, 6:30 a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERunners will be up before the sun, with the men\u0026#39;s race beginning at 6:30 a.m. and\u0026nbsp;women\u0026rsquo;s race at 6:40 a.m. Whether you\u0026rsquo;re a freshman or an upperclassman, come run or cheer on first-year\u0026nbsp;students in one of Tech\u0026#39;s oldest traditions. (Participants also receive cupcakes.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Reck Parade \u0026ndash; Begins at the corner of Fowler and Eighth Streets, 8\u0026nbsp;a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome out to watch a variety of vehicles drive down Fowler Street before the big game. The parade will run down Fowler Street from Eighth Street to Fourth Street.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlumni Tailgate \u0026ndash; Tech Tower Lawn, 9:30 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDrop by Tech Tower Lawn before the game to enjoy free Georgia Tech swag, take a picture with the Wreck, and eat from a delicious BBQ buffet. Cost for buffet tickets are $20 onsite.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech vs. Duke \u0026ndash; Bobby Dodd Stadium, Noon\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; 3 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, cheer on your Jackets as they take on the Duke Blue Devils in their Homecoming game.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESunday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECatch up on all the work you\u0026rsquo;ve put off during the week. 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