Early admissions cycle sees quality applicants
On Dec. 15, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions sent out approximately 5,060 acceptances to high school seniors around the globe, via mail, electronically and in-person...
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ATO placed on interim suspension
The Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity was placed on interim suspension earlier this month for alleged alcohol and drug related violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
Number of thefts rise in Campus Recreation Center
In recent weeks, the number of thefts at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) has increased, calling attention to the matter from administrators and the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD).
Tech to not join Semester Online consortium
Earlier this November, schools around the nation, including Emory, Duke and Northwestern, began a partnership entitled Semester Online, a new alternative to the popular trending free and non-credit massive open online courses (MOOCs) offered by Tech and its contemporaries, like MIT, Harvard and Stanford.
Online Syllabus Database nears its completion
The project to create a unified database for all courses offered on campus is moving closer to completion.
Exhibit celebrates 60 years of architecture
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Architecture Building, the College of Architecture (CoA) undertook a $400,000 restoration of the original architecture library, the Dean’s suite and a 1956 exhibit showcasing work by CoA graudates.
Dead Week policy changes for clarity
On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Faculty Senate approved various changes to the Dead Week policy. The most prominent change was the inclusion of the long summer term, which had not previously been stated in the old Dead Week policy.
Open Access Policy passed by faculty
The Faculty and Academic Senate, in its Nov. 27 meeting, passed the addition of the Open Access Policy amendment to the Faculty Handbook.
Quorum
Both GSS and UHR have been facing issues with meeting quorum in their meetings.
EBB bids for construction
The design development phase for the Engineered Biosystems Building (EBB), a multidisciplinary research building focusing on expanding the biomedical research frontier of Tech, has been...
Budget Committee
Concerns about last year’s budget process have led to the formation of a Bicameral Committee on the Budget to be composed of members of the Undergraduate House and the Graduate Senate.
Faculty to play larger role in admissions
The Department of Admissions at Tech recently began actively involving faculty into the admissions process in recruiting new students for the Institute.
Ribs n Blues closes after 9 years
After nine years in Tech Square, 5th Street Ribs n Blues, a Southern-style BBQ restaurant, abruptly shut down operation.
GOTCHA rides arrive on campus, provide options
On Friday Nov. 9, GOTCHA Rides, a team of electric vehicles will be implemented as an alternative to the Tech transportation system, one ride at a time.
Farmers’ Market approaches season finale
The third annual Farmers’ Market is planning to wrap up its semester. During September, October, and November, several small business set up stalls along Tech Walkway and sold locally-produced goods including coffee, cake, popcorn and fudge.
Bill Gates plans to speak to students
Talks@Tech, a student- and faculty-driven speaker series where key public figures are invited to a Q&A session with Tech students, will be hosting a session with the Chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates.
OIT begins work on GT Journey project
The Office of Information Technology recently began a new mobile and iPad application-based project, titled GT Journey, which will serve as a way to enhance the experience of being a college student.
New search committee formed to replace AD Radakovich
A seven-membered committe has been created by President G.P. “Bud” Peterson to help find a suitable replacement athletics director (AD) after Dan Radakovich, the AD...