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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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Atlanta, GA | Posted: January 24, 2017
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Summary Sentence:
Welcome back, Jackets! Get ready for another great semester at the Institute featuring classic traditions along with new activities.
Full Summary:
Welcome back, Jackets! Get ready for another great semester at the Institute featuring classic traditions along with new activities.
Engineer's Ball
Career Fair
GT Night at the Aquarium 
Carnivale
Dance Marathon 2017
SWE Region D Conference 
Tech Beautification Day
Gift to Tech 
Pi Mile 2017Welcome back, Jackets! With the semester well underway and schedules set, it's time to mark your calendars for upcoming spring events.
Get ready for another great semester with classic traditions along with new activities.
The Society of Women Engineers hosts its annual Engineer's Ball at 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Enjoy music, a photo booth, refreshments, and giveaways. This year, the ball is semi-formal with a masquerade theme. Tickets are $7 each or two for $10.
With more than 4,000 students on average having attended past career fair events focused solely on co-ops and internships, the first Spring All-Majors Career Fair expects an even greater draw. Students from all majors can attend for full-time positions, as well as co-op and internship opportunities.
Head to the top of the Howey Physics Building to observe the night sky from Georgia Tech.
The Energy Club at Georgia Tech hosts its annual expo that includes guest speakers, research presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Project One hosts a free screening of WALL-E at 8 p.m. in the Student Center Theater.
The Student Center Programs Council, with support from the Student Government Association, Campus Services, and the Parents Fund, hosts this annual event. The Georgia Aquarium will be open exclusively to Tech students, faculty, staff, and guests from 6 to 11 p.m.
Enterprise to Empower (En2Em) hosts its annual fair for students looking for internships and jobs in the social enterprise space.
The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage will be presented to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. The campus community can watch the accompanying event and symposium online.
The Counseling Center hosts this workshop that will explore ways of balancing the need for fundamental, human connection with the demands of social media, at 11 a.m. in Room 117, Instructional Center.
Head to the Student Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free food, games, and prizes.
If you're graduating this semester, this is your one-stop shop to take care of all your related needs.
The mission of For the Kids (FTK) at Georgia Tech is to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by holding fundraisers throughout the year. The year culminates with FTK's final fundraiser in the spring, Dance Marathon. Come out to support FTK and dance the day away.
Students graduating in 2017 are eligible to attend the annual Georgia Tech Alumni Career Fair at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
The Georgia Tech Section of the Society of Women Engineers invites students to participate in the 2017 SWE Region D Conference. This year’s theme is Growing Together.
Volunteer with friends to make Tech more beautiful. Project Coordinator applications are out now, and volunteer applications open Feb. 20.
Tech students will present their innovations in the nation's largest undergraduate invention competition at the Ferst Center for the Arts. The event is live and televised. Tickets are free and can be requested online.
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) Gift to Tech is a yearly, monetary contribution all SAA members make to Tech toward a campus project selected by students. The voting process began on Jan. 9 and allstudents are invited to cast one vote for their favorite project from the 2016-17 Gift to Tech options before March 17. Cast your vote here. The top three projects will be announced on March 27.
Enjoy your week off, Jackets! Use this time to explore Atlanta, your hometown, or somewhere new (or catch up on sleep).
This annual Student Center Programs Council event closes the Fifth Street Bridge for fun, games, and rides. More information to come.
This year's conference will take place at the Georgia Tech Research Institute with the theme Still I Rise. The event features a keynote speaker, awards ceremony, and discussion opportunities.
The Tech community gathers to remember those who have died during the past year.
Every April, all members of the Tech community are invited to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and ally graduates at the annual Lavender Graduation celebration.
This annual competition focuses on ideas that create a better world and is open to all Tech students. The final showcase will take place in the atrium of the Scheller College of Business.
High achievers, both undergraduate and graduate, are honored at this annual spring event.
The Southeast's largest Earth Day festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this year on Tech Walk.
Standout Tech employees are honored at this annual event.
Weaving through Tech’s campus for the 45th year, the Pi Mile Road Race is one of the longest continually held 5Ks in Atlanta. Enjoy all of the Pi Mile’s traditional race day activities – music, food, hanging out with Buzz – as well as new surprises. Be a part of this fun 3.141592… tradition with fellow Georgia Tech alumni, students, family, and friends.
May 5: Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony
May 5: President's Graduation Celebration
May 5: Ph.D. and Master's Ceremony
May 6: Bachelor's Ceremonies
To keep up with events throughout the semester, visit calendar.gatech.edu.
