NUBS 2007

Saturday Excursions

For those of you who would like to spend Saturday in Atlanta, you are welcome to attend one of two optional morning excursions. Both excursions will depart ECCH at 10:00 AM and end at 1:30 PM in a central meeting place. At this point, one bus will return to ECCH while the other will drive directly to the airport. If you need to leave the excursions earlier, you are welcome to store your luggage on the buses and take a cab or shuttle when necessary.

EXCURSION #1: The King Center and CNN Center

Additional Charge = $30/person*
*Cost of transportation and admission included

King Center:

“Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.”

“More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center’s Library, Archives, his final resting place, his birth home, gift shop and other facilities. Located in Atlanta’s Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, The King Center utilizes diverse communications media, including books, audio and video cassettes, film, television, CDs and web pages, to reach out far beyond its physical boundaries to educate people all over the world about Dr. King’s life, work and his philosophy and methods of nonviolent conflict-reconciliation and social change.” ~ http://www.thekingcenter.org/

CNN Center:

The Center originally opened in 1976 at a construction cost of $80 million. Originally known as the Omni International Complex, it was a multi-use facility that offered a European-style hotel, fine shops, restaurants, and two 14-story office towers.

In 1985,Turner broadcasting System, Inc. purchased 75% of the Omni International Complex to house Ted Turner's rapidly expanding cable network television venture. The following year, TBS purchased the remaining 25%. Thus began a new era for the facility. In September 1986, the Omni International complex was renamed CNN Center, and it became the world headquarters for TBS, Inc. and CNN.

During this 50 minute tour, visitors will receive a behind-the-scenes look at the 24 hour cable news station including a recreated control room, interactive videos, archival footage and the special effects and computer technology that go into each broadcast.

EXCURSION #2: The Georgia Aquarium

Additional charge = $40 person*
*Cost of transportation and admission included

Georgia Aquarium:

Opened in November of 2006, the Georgia Aquarium is currently recognized as the “world’s largest aquarium.” It is located just next to Centennial Olympic Park and the CNN Center in downtown Atlanta. The aquarium plays host to over 100,000 animals of 500 different species. Some of the more popular attractions include beluga whales and whale sharks (the largest fish species in the world). The aquarium invites visitors to walk through a 100 ft. underwater tunnel, peruse species through the second largest viewing window in the world (23 ft. by 61 ft.) and observe the aquarium’s ambitious display of marine diversity.

 
These optional charges are not included in the registration fee. Instead, we ask that you pay for these excursions by personal check. Please make check payable to: Emory University. Mailing address:

BBA Program
Goizueta Business School
Emory University
1300 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30322-2710
ATTN: NUBS 2007 Excursions