{"614980":{"#nid":"614980","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Open Door Day","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EToday is the first day after the end of classes and traditionally is known as Reading Day. This semester, it has also been designated as \u0026ldquo;Open Door Day,\u0026rdquo; where the administration, faculty and other offices are all opening their doors to students who want to talk. \u0026quot;The intent is for each of us to demonstrate openness and a willingness to be available to one another\u0026quot; said John Stein, vice president for student life and dean of students. \u0026quot;It\u0026rsquo;s a small gesture, but one that I hope will foster a greater sense of community and belonging, which is very much needed at this time.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECounselors will also be available to meet with students in a number of locations around campus. \u0026nbsp;In addition, there are multiple ways that students can talk or take a few minutes to relax, with pet therapy, a movie, or informal conversations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere is a full list of activities and support programs:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDrop In Support Services with Counseling Center \u0026amp; Health Initiatives\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCome chat with a counselor or a wellness coach about anything \u0026ndash; they are there to support your mental health and well-being during this stressful time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 9am \u0026ndash; 12pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nScheller College of Business, Room 497\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT Community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReading Day Special at Tech Rec\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudents can use Tech Rec for bowling \u0026amp; games all day for free.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 10am \u0026ndash; 10pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center, Tech Rec 1st Floor\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVOICE Advocate Drop In Hours\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCome talk with a VOICE advocate about anything you need. Open to all students regardless of gender and sexual orientiation.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 11am \u0026ndash; 1pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLGBTQIA+ Resource Center, Oasis Room\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPet Therapy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDe-stress with some furry friends!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 11am \u0026ndash; 12:30pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCollege of Computing\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDrop In Meditation Yoga\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFree yoga offered during your lunch break with Will \u0026ndash; open to everyone, regardless of CRC membership.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 12pm \u0026ndash; 1pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCampus Recreation Center, Studio C\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet\u0026rsquo;s Talk\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nTwo additional sessions scheduled today for drop in, confidential counseling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n12pm \u0026ndash; 2pm, Graduate Living Center room 106\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n4pm \u0026ndash; 6pm, Clough Communications Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFree Paper \u0026amp; Clay Crafts\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEnjoy some free crafts to de-stress with for reading day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 12pm \u0026ndash; 6pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center, 3rd Floor\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDe-Stress Yo Self\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDIY stress balls, body scrubs, face masks and more, along with food and other fun freebies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 2pm \u0026ndash; 4pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center, Peachtree Room\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStressBuzzters\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMeet with a counselor, chat with a Dietitian, do some yoga, and get some free food and other freebies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 3pm \u0026ndash; 5pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMain Library\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT students.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMindful Moments\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEnjoy color and quick guided mindfulness exercise to clear your mind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 3pm \u0026ndash; 4pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nStudent Center, Cypress Room\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECome Fly with Us: Free Ziplining\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nRelease your stress by flying through the sky with free zipline!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th, 4pm \u0026ndash; 6pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nLeadership Challenge Course\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all GT community members.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFree Group Fitness Classes\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nEnjoy free group fitness classes from now until the 14th. Go to crc.gatech.edu to see the class schedule.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDecember 5th \u0026ndash; 14th, various times\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nCampus Recreation Center\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nOpen to all CRC members and guests.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDec. 5 is Open Door Day, where the administration, faculty and other offices are all opening their doors to students who want to talk.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Today is Open Door Day, where the administration, faculty and other offices are all opening their doors to students who want to talk."}],"uid":"27244","created_gmt":"2018-12-05 15:01:58","changed_gmt":"2018-12-10 20:24:23","author":"Sara Warner","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-11-30T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-11-30T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"614974":{"id":"614974","type":"image","title":"open door day sign","body":null,"created":"1544021280","gmt_created":"2018-12-05 14:48:00","changed":"1544021280","gmt_changed":"2018-12-05 14:48:00","alt":"open door day sign","file":{"fid":"234173","name":"LetsTalk_sign.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/LetsTalk_sign.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/LetsTalk_sign.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":172148,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/LetsTalk_sign.jpg?itok=66S4KLa4"}}},"media_ids":["614974"],"groups":[{"id":"53745","name":"Campus Recreation Center (CRC)"},{"id":"1182","name":"General"},{"id":"1269","name":"Student Life"},{"id":"131901","name":"Provost"},{"id":"62300","name":"Office of the President"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"179924","name":"mental health and wellbeing"},{"id":"1020","name":"counseling center"},{"id":"167141","name":"Student Life"},{"id":"179925","name":"health initatives"},{"id":"173900","name":"Health Promotions"},{"id":"167007","name":"health \u0026 well-being"},{"id":"179920","name":"open door day"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":["sara.warner@studentlife.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}