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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 9, 2017
Georgia Tech Parent and Family Programs
Julia Faherty
Institute Communications
Summary Sentence:
The deadline for Family Weekend registration is quickly approaching. Register by Thursday, Oct. 12 to participate.
Full Summary:
The deadline for Family Weekend registration is quickly approaching. Register by Thursday, Oct. 12 to participate.
Read below to learn more about Family Weekend 2017.
Picture with Buzz at Family Weekend
John Stein and Buzz at Family WeekendFamily Weekend provides students with a chance to share campus with their parents, grandparents, siblings, and other family members. During registration, families can create their own schedule from the list of events and activities.
The deadline for Family Weekend registration is quickly approaching. Register by Thursday, Oct. 12, to participate.
Here are some of the weekend’s highlights.
Halloween Holla 5k
From 6:30 to 9 a.m., the Campus Recreation Center will have its annual Halloween Holla 5k. All participants in Family Weekend are invited to run or walk the event. Register here by Oct. 25.
SIRO-A Performance
Arts@Tech will host award-winning Japanese phenomenon, SIRO-A, at the Ferst Center for the Arts. The performance includes groundbreaking visual effects, mime, dance, comedy, puppetry, and high-energy music. SIRO-A has attracted millions of views on YouTube for their “technodelic” appearances on America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent.
Fall Family Festival
From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., families are invited to the Yellow Jacket Family Festival at Tech Green. The event features inflatables, face painting, music, treats, and more. Don’t miss out on this fun pre-game activity.
Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Football Viewing Party
Join other Georgia Tech families and students to watch the Yellow Jackets take on the Clemson Tigers on the big screen in McCamish Pavilion. Before kickoff, photographers will be available to take pictures of families with the Ramblin’ Wreck. Concessions will be open during the game for the purchase of food and snack items.
Jazz Brunch with Dean Stein
Wrap up the weekend by enjoying brunch with Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students John Stein. The meal will include a jazz performance by Georgia Tech students. Brunch will begin at 10:30 a.m.
A full schedule of activities can be viewed on the Parent and Family Programs website. If these events interest you, register for family weekend here.
