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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Georgia Tech’s third annual Campaign for EveryBody Week, formerly Body Image Awareness Month, will be held February 22-26. During this week men and women will have the opportunity to examine perceptions and attitudes related to body image and participate in discussions on body image issues on-campus. Activities are sponsored by the Georgia Tech Body Image Committee. Events include:
February 22
GT Campaign For EveryBody Kickoff Event, Open Mic Night
This program will give students an opportunity to express feelings and emotions surrounding body image issues. It is co-sponsored by Erato.
Launch of Body Mod Blog
This blog will expose GT students to the positive and negative effects of body modification on body image. It will also give students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to share their personal experiences
with body modification.
Relaunch of the Georgia Tech Body Peace Treaty
The GT Body Peace Treaty encourages positive self-image among GT women. It includes self-affirming personal statements to help women feel good about themselves. Women can sign the GT Body Peace Treaty by joining a Facebook group.
February 23
How to help a friend: Eating disorders on GT’s campus
Being a friend to someone with an eating disorder cansometimes be very challenging. Often we struggle with what to say or know what the best support methods might be. Join us for a workshop on tips and strategies to help a friend struggling with disordered eating.This program is sponsored by Go T.E.C.H.
February 25
Reading of The Good Body
Eve Ensler is an internationally acclaimed playwright whose work you might know best from The Vagina Monologues. The Good Body is
an inside look at the outside. Through personal anecdotes and
first-hand interviews with women around the world, Eve examines how we
truly feel about food, our bodies, and ourselves.
All Week
Healthy Perspectives on Body Image Photography Exhibit (displayed at various locations)
A photography exhibit will give GT students the opportunity to examine
different healthy activities that contribute to healthy body image.
This program is co-sponsored by the GT Photo Club and GT Library.
International Perspectives on Beauty Photography Exhibit (displayed at GT Library and I-House)
A photography exhibit will show GT students the different
international perspectives of beauty. This program is co-sponsored by
the GT Photo Club and Office of International Education.
For more information, please email bodyimage@gatech.edu
