Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Georgia Tech
Valentine's hearts
Love is in the air at Georgia Tech with Valentine’s Day approaching, so celebrate all week with these events around campus.
Data Haiku Wall
When: All Week, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Price Gilbert Memorial Library
Capture the essence of data management with a three-line poem and share it as part of Love Data Week.
Steel Rose Workshop
When: Monday, Feb. 12, 6 – 8 p.m., and Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – noon
Where: Flowers Invention Studio, Manufacturing Related Disciplines Center
Why buy roses for your valentine when you can make your own instead?
R Climate Data – Love Data Workshop
When: Monday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Second Floor Classroom, Crosland Tower
Learn to love data and learn the basics of navigating the R Studio development environment using Urban Climate Lab’s climate dataset.
Sex in the Dark
When: Monday, Feb. 12, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Midtown Room, Exhibition Hall
Join the Wellness Empowerment Center to destigmatize and demystify sexual health concepts.
Candygrams Giveaway
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Tech Green Walkway
Need a sweet treat and an academic motivational quote this Valentine’s Day? The Honor Advisory Council has you covered.
Rizzology 1101
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Atlantic Theater, John Lewis Student Center
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how about the comprehensive science of “rizzology” through the lens of using charm and appeal to engage in healthy social interactions.
Chinese Student Association Matchmaking
When: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7:15 – 8 p.m.
Where: Room 152, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design
What better time than the night before Valentine’s Day to find your match?
Free HIV Testing
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Castleberry Room, John Lewis Student Center
Get tested and learn about healthy relationships, safer sex, and the importance of making testing a part of your regular healthcare routine.
Tech Connections
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Rafael Bras Meeting Room, John Lewis Student Center
Celebrate Healthy Relationships Week with pet therapy, free giveaways, fun activities, and meaningful conversation. Valentine’s Day can be stressful, so pet some puppies and relax.
Grad Pride Lunch Social
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Cabbagetown Boardroom, Exhibition Hall
Join Grad Pride for a (BYO) lunch social this Valentine’s Day. Bring a friend and discuss LGBTQ+ issues on campus, share stories, and build community.
Pal-entine’s Day
When: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Cypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center
The Student and Campus Event Centers says roses are red, violets are blue,
Pal-entine's is for friends, and that means you.
‘Moneyball’ Screening
When: Thursday, Feb. 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Scholars Event Network Theater, Price Gilbert Memorial Library
“How can you not be romantic about baseball?”
Public Night at the Observatory
When: Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Seven Bridges Plaza Between Howey and Mason
See if your love story is written in the stars.
Romantic Masters Concert
When: Thursday, Feb. 15, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: Ferst Center for the Arts
Let the Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra supply the music for your Valentine’s Day celebration.
Silly Sock Swing Dance
When Saturday, Feb. 17, 7:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Cypress Theater, John Lewis Student Center
Bring your valentine and turn back the clock as you dance to old-timey jazz and arrive early for a beginner lesson.
Birds and Bees, Trailblazers Valentine’s Day General Body Meeting
When: Monday, Feb. 19, 6 – 7 p.m.
Where: Room 269, Skiles Building
Learn about Georgia’s native birds and bees this Valentine’s Day.