Students Speak: What are some personal goals students are making for the semester?
Starting a new semester is a great way to change your approach to your classes, personal life, and extracurricular activities, as well as to reexamine...
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Research program sparks creativity, innovation
Students wondering whether getting involved in research is right for them, need help finding a faculty mentor or are looking for an outlet to present their findings can receive ready advice from the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).
“Ideas to Serve” competition seeks real-world problem solvers
t the start of a new year, several students’ thoughts rest with the idea of using their skills to help others and improve the human condition. Though this may sound idealistic, the Ideas to Serve Competition is making this idea very real. On Wednesday, Jan. 23, the Georgia Tech Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship is hosting an information session for students to learn about the competition.
ADAPTS welcomes student volunteers
Students looking to commit to making a difference for their fellow Tech students for the new year should look no further than the Georgia Tech...
Career Services snapshot: upcoming workshops, events
With the start of a new year, the career center is bustling with workshops and activities designed to enhance the professional potential of students.
Students see results with “Biggest Loser” program
For college students, the difficulty of keeping a healthy lifestyle can be compounded with irregular sleeping habits and a poor diet. One program at the Campus Recreation Center, “CRC’s Biggest Loser,” takes students on a semester-long challenge to get fit and leave with a better, healthier lifestyle.
Ferst Place offers gourmet lunch option
Though Tech students are familiar with dining locations on the first floor commons and food court of the Student Center, fewer students have experienced Ferst Place, a restaurant tucked away on the third floor of the Student Center that emphasizes service and presentation.
China Care Club blends food, culture
China Care Club invited students and guests to experience Chinese culture through food. The event, which took place on Nov. 8, showcased an assortment of Chinese dishes that blended well known foods in American Chinese cuisine with more traditional dishes.
Students Speak: Atlanta Restaurants
To expand students’ culinary reach beyond the occasional McDonalds or Dominoes, Focus brings the word on restaurant favorites and hot spots in the Atlanta area, as recommended by Tech students.
Jazz Ensemble selected to perform in premier festival
This year, the Jazz Ensemble will be playing in the Jazz Educator Network’s Annual JENerations Jazz Festival to be held in Atlanta. The event is the ensemble’s largest event of the year, performing alongside over six hundred other musicians on January 5th at the Peachtree Hyatt.
New concert season begins for Tech Symphony
The Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra (GTSO) presented their first concert of the Fall semester on Thursday evening, showcasing classical pieces by early 20th century composers.
“Poetry at Tech” features acclaimed guests
Throughout the year, the liberal arts program Poetry at Tech brings renowned guests to the Institute to present their compositions to the campus community.
Taste of Africa offers rich cultural experience
Each year, the GT African Student Association (ASA) hosts Taste of Africa, one of the largest cultural events on Tech’s campus and in the city of Atlanta. Showcasing the arts and foods of Africa, the event is a long and proud tradition of the club and its organizers.
DramaTech celebrates 20 years in spotlight
DramaTech, the longest-running theatre company in Atlanta, is celebrating 20 years of performing in the black box Dull Theater.
Circle K promotes student service engagement
Tech’s branch of the international collegiate service organization Circle K aims to give students a chance to give back to the community and develop leadership skills along the way.
Students Speak: How do you make community service a priority?
Tech’s student organization Enterprise to Empower, in conjunction with MOVE (Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experience) on campus and the international social enterprise Better World Books...
TEAM Buzz sees project changes, trends
The annual community service event continues to bring in large numbers of volunteers, despite the effects of a decrease in Greek participants this year as compared to last year’s turnout.
Teach for Georgia provides outreach in rural communities
The Teach for Georgia program provides college graduates in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with the opportunity to spend two years teaching in a rural high schools.