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Article: Georgia Tech's annual graduate student picnic boasts turnout of 1,055
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- September 16, 2005
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Jenny Zhang
University Wire
09-16-2005
(The Technique) (U-WIRE) ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech's twelfth annual graduate student picnic was held on Sept. 8 at the Campus Recreation Center. The picnic exceeded the Graduate Student Senate's attendance expectations with approximately 1055 graduate students attending the event.
"This picnic is a good way to introduce students to different activities on campus, like the [student government], and encourage them to get involved," said Senator Maria Carnasciali. "Most importantly, though, it's a great way for them to interact with other graduate students."
Students said they used the picnic as an opportunity to meet people. "I'm here to meet new people. ...