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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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The Dream Mile, started by Tech students and now in its 13th year, is one of a series of Dream Mile races that take place across the country. The Atlanta race benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Vibha, a nonprofit that supports education and health programs in the U.S. and India. Last year, the local race had its highest participation to date, with 1,400 runners, and raised more than $100,000.
Music and carnival-style games will be available after the race, and all race participants receive a t-shirt, chip timing and refreshments.
The Dream Mile begins at the Biotechnology Quad on Ferst Drive and loops through the interior streets of campus; a full race map is available at The Dream Mile’s website. For those who may not be interested in the walk/run aspect of the event, they may still participate in a pledge drive for the race beneficiaries.
The 2011 Dream Mile begins at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1; registration is $25 until Sept. 25, and $30 until the day of the race. To register, visit www.thedreammile.org/atlanta and register through Active.com.