Commencement committee discusses plans with administration

In response to student concerns regarding the change in the venue for graduation commencement and, in turn, the change in commencement ticketing policy, SGA has established a Commencement Committee. The committee is made up of any students who want to communicate to those planning and making the decisions for commencement.

Sequestration threatens academic research

Sequestration, the budgetary measure proposed by President Barack Obama that would cut $1.2 trillion over a ten year period, would reduce funding significantly in the areas of research and development, unless Congress is able to agree on an alternative plan to reduce the nation’s deficit by Jan. 2, 2013.

Hundreds face hold on registration

With Phase I Registration in full swing, there are still students who have not provided proper documentation of their immunization status to Stamps Health Services. The immunizations are required for students to register for courses, and all students without proper documentation will have a block on their OSCAR account, preventing them from registering. As of Monday, Oct. 29, the number of students with unsatisfactory records was 320.

Proposal for better wireless reception in class underway

Ongoing complaints have motivated the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to address wireless internet issues across campus, especially in classrooms. In high-traffic areas such as Skiles and the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons (CULC), students often experience slow and spotty wireless connections.

Burger Bytes set to open in early 2013

A new hamburger restaurant, called Burger Bytes, will soon call the Student Center home. Set to open in Spring 2013, the restaurant will be located where World of Wings (WoW) Cafe & Wingery was previously.

LGBTQ receives more admin. support

The Institute of Diversity, which hosted the LGBTQ reception on Oct. 11, has begun to look at other initiatives to better aid the growing LGBTQ community on campus.

Highland Bakery replaces Junior’s

The collective sweet tooth of students and faculty alike is full of anticipation for the expected opening of Atlanta’s Highland Bakery on campus, in what was formerly Junior’s Grill near Tech Tower. Junior’s was a traditional student hotspot until 2011, when it’s proprietor decided, after 37 years of running the diner, that it was time to retire.

Pharmacy resumes operations

After having been closed for nearly three weeks, Stamps Health Services reopened its pharmaceutical services for students on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The primary reason for the close was the resignation of the two full-time and one part-time pharmacists in the same time period.

Subway fares well despite delays

Despite many delays, the Subway in the Student Center—which now features two service lines—is open and experiencing a brisk business. The new location replaces Einstein’s Bagels after moving from its former location next to Chick-fil-A.

GTRI hosts national cybersecurity summit

In line with the Georgia Tech Research Institute’s (GTRI) role as leader of implementation efforts for the five-year, $10 million Homeland Open Security Technology (HOST) program with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), GTRI and the HOST program held the Open Cyber Security Summit in Washington D.C., on Oct. 18.

CRC works to improve equipment

This Tuesday evening, the CRC staff unveiled its most significant piece of new machinery, LifeFitness Synrgy, a functional training system, to the Tech community.
Advertising
Sliver: your thoughts
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Has the North Ave. Dining Hall Food improved since last year?