Gene Week 2017 Schedule Announced
08.30.17
The second annual Gene Week, celebrating the mission of GGC, will take place in Greenwood from September 30 to October 7, 2017. All events will be held
on the GGC campus (117 Gregor Mendel Circle) and are open to the public.
- Saturday, September 30
4th annual Jammin’ for Genes
BBQ and Music Lawn Festival featuring The Little Roy and Lizzie Show 6pm-9pm
Tickets available online (Adults – $20, Children 12 and under – $5)
All proceeds benefit the GGC Foundation
- Tuesday, October 3rd
Science on Tap
Community lecture featuring GGC’s Dr. Mike Friez
“How Genomic Sequencing is Changing Medicine”
6pm at GGC’s Curry Conference Center/Auditorium
Free and open to the public
- Thursday, October 5th
GGC Open House
Tour the campus, meet faculty and do an experiment on the Gene Machine
4:30-6:30pm
Free and open to the public
Reception hosted by the GGC Foundation’s Double Helix Society
- Saturday, October 7th
7th annual Race the Helix® – Greenwood
5K run and 1 mile run/walk
9am
$25 entry fee for the 5K
1 mile walk is free with online registration
All proceeds benefit the GGC Foundation