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  <title><![CDATA[Rooted in Culture: Tabling Expo]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Rooted in Culture: Tabling Expo will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM on the second floor of the John Lewis Student Center in the Student Organization Hub. This event brings together cultural Registered Student Organizations for a celebratory showcase of heritage, traditions, and student-led initiatives that shape the vibrancy of the Georgia Tech community.</p><p>Cultural RSOs are invited to table and highlight what makes their communities unique—whether through interactive activities, creative displays, performances, or storytelling. The expo is designed to foster connection and belonging, allowing students to explore new organizations, ask questions, and learn more about the diverse cultures represented across campus.</p><p>Attendees can also register for MLK Week events, build meaningful peer connections, and discover new ways to support, uplift, and collaborate with cultural groups throughout the semester. The event forms part of a broader initiative within the Student Organization Hub to spotlight all 13 RSO categories over the course of the spring semester.</p><p>Welcoming all Georgia Tech students, Rooted in Culture creates space to celebrate identity, community, and unity while showcasing the student organizations that strengthen shared experiences across campus. Free items and engagement opportunities add to the energetic environment, making this expo both informative and uplifting.</p>]]></body>
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