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Campus Events Abound for Ethics Awareness Week

By Kristen Bailey November 12, 2018

Movie screenings, theatrical performances, and thoughtful conversations will soon take place at events across campus, all centered on the topic of ethics.

From Nov. 11-17, these events make up Ethics Awareness Week, which is a statewide initiative of the University System of Georgia.

On campus, enjoy a screening of The Big Short, hear from Georgia Tech’s president, and take a pledge to uphold ethical practices as a student, faculty, or staff member.

See what else is going on this week

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