{"612496":{"#nid":"612496","#data":{"type":"news","title":"A Week\u0027s Worth of Fun: Homecoming is Here","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHomecoming is here, and the campus is celebrating some of Tech\u0026rsquo;s oldest and most beloved traditions this week.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a 12:20 p.m. kickoff against Duke on Saturday, things will get started early, but the sound of the alarm clock will be worth it, given the day\u0026rsquo;s schedule of events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information on student events, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/homecoming.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ehomecoming.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or check out the Student Center Programs Council\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/homecoming_2018_rulesbook_updated_2.0.pdf\u0022\u003E2018 rulesbook (pdf)\u003C\/a\u003E. To find out more about alumni events, go to \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/gthomecoming.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Egthomecoming.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, Oct. 10\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPowderpuff Frisbee Games and Cheerleading \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll-male cheerleading squads will perform during all-female powderpruff frisbee games from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burger Bowl.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMini Powdered Donut Contest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou may know about the Mini 500, but the other \u0026quot;mini\u0026quot; event of Homecoming week involves eating powdered donuts as quickly as possible. The spectacle will go down on Tech Green at noon.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChalking Contest\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELook for students drawing on the theme of \u0026ldquo;ShipWRECKed at Tech\u0026rdquo; on Tech Walk between 1 and 4 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETech SaBOATage\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETeam trivia will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThursday, Oct. 11\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612430\u0022\u003ECampanile Cove Carnival\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy carnival games, booths, food, and fun from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tech Green.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMock Rock\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudent groups perform original acts of lip-syncing, dancing, and other talents at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are required and will be distributed outside the Ferst Center on Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday, Oct. 12\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612423\u0022\u003ETake-a-Prof\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents are encouraged to invite a faculty member, staff member, teaching assistant, or instructor to lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are $8 per pair.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612186\u0022\u003ETraditions Presentation\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECelebrate 130 years of Georgia Tech with a deep dive into early history and the stories behind Tech traditions \u0026mdash; presented by Marilyn Somers, director of the Georgia Tech Living History Program, whose mission is to collect, preserve, and present the history of the Institute through the stories of its people.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPomp Display\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWorks of art made from tiny pieces of paper will decorate campus, primarily in the area of Greek housing. Judging will take place between noon and 5 p.m. Friday, so take a walk and enjoy the creativity.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612185\u0022\u003EPresident\u0026rsquo;s Update\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom 1 to\u0026nbsp;2 p.m. in the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, President G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson will share an update on the Institute\u0026rsquo;s local, regional, and global impact.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612185\u0022\u003EMini 500 Tricycle Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Mini 500 Race is a tradition that has been an essential part of Homecoming since 1969. The race is an intense tricycle competition with various organizations competing as teams. Come out to watch the fun and support fellow students, from the sidewalks in Yellow Jacket Alley or around Peters Parking Deck. The race begins at 5 p.m.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESaturday, Oct. 13\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612179\u0022\u003EFreshmen Cake Race\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe annual Freshmen Cake Race begins at 6 a.m. in front of McCamish Pavilion. All participants receive cupcakes at the finish line. Whether participating or viewing, the race is a fun event and one of Tech\u0026rsquo;s oldest traditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612184\u0022\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck Parade\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck Parade begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Fowler and Eighth Streets. Watch vehicles and contraptions of all kinds drive down Fowler Street before the big game.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/612190\u0022\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck Rally Tailgate\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt 10 a.m., Tech Tower Lawn will be the site of the best pregame party around \u0026mdash; the Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck Rally Tailgate. Entrance to the party is free. Pick up Georgia Tech apparel, take pictures with the Wreck, and enjoy live entertainment.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.calendar.gatech.edu\/event\/602827\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech vs. Duke\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheer on the Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd as they take on Duke at 12:20 p.m., and find out who has been named this year\u0026rsquo;s Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ev9.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AIBM%3AF18%3AF04%3A\u0026amp;linkID=gatech\u0026amp;shopperContext=\u0026amp;pc=\u0026amp;caller=\u0026amp;appCode=\u0026amp;groupCode=FS-HOME\u0026amp;cgc\u0022\u003ETickets are still available for purchase.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech are selected through a process that includes\u0026nbsp;an application, interviews, and voting, and the results will be announced during halftime. The two\u0026nbsp;will serve as Georgia Tech ambassadors for the remainder of the current academic year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWith a 12:20 p.m. kickoff against Duke on Saturday, things will get started early, but the alarm is worth it to enjoy the day\u0026rsquo;s events.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"With a 12:20 p.m. kickoff against Duke on Saturday, things will get started early, but the alarm is worth it to enjoy the day\u2019s events."}],"uid":"27469","created_gmt":"2018-10-09 15:17:36","changed_gmt":"2018-10-10 16:37:56","author":"Kristen Bailey","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-10-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-10-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"458731":{"id":"458731","type":"image","title":"Homecoming Wreck Parade","body":null,"created":"1449256347","gmt_created":"2015-12-04 19:12:27","changed":"1475895204","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:53:24","alt":"Homecoming Wreck Parade","file":{"fid":"203552","name":"10c2001-p10-017.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/10c2001-p10-017_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/10c2001-p10-017_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":2351864,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/10c2001-p10-017_0.jpg?itok=R0on0rC-"}},"612499":{"id":"612499","type":"image","title":"Mini 500 in 2016","body":null,"created":"1539105157","gmt_created":"2018-10-09 17:12:37","changed":"1539105157","gmt_changed":"2018-10-09 17:12:37","alt":"A student rides a mini tricycle in the Mini 500 race in 2016","file":{"fid":"233154","name":"17C10400-P1-017web.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/17C10400-P1-017web.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/17C10400-P1-017web.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1783807,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/17C10400-P1-017web.jpg?itok=lx5lX6Td"}}},"media_ids":["458731","612499"],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/studentcenter.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/homecoming_2018_rulesbook_updated_2.0.pdf","title":"2018 Homecoming Rulesbook (pdf)"},{"url":"http:\/\/homecoming.gatech.edu","title":"SCPC Homecoming Events"},{"url":"http:\/\/gthomecoming.gatech.edu","title":"Alumni Homecoming Events"}],"groups":[{"id":"1214","name":"News Room"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"2938","name":"homecoming"},{"id":"2660","name":"events"},{"id":"60511","name":"tradition"},{"id":"3397","name":"fun"},{"id":"166847","name":"students"},{"id":"506","name":"alumni"},{"id":"4865","name":"reunion"}],"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":""}}}