CRC or not CRC
Representatives from Swordfish Underwater Hockey Club proposed a bill requesting funding for hosting a tournament, for fees for use of their practice location and for...
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Co-op celebrates 100 years, alumni reflect
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, Tech celebrated the 100th anniversary of its cooperative education program in the Student Center Ballroom, welcoming attendants with refreshments and raffles as the alumni celebrated this milestone.
New leadership roles in House created
One of the changes in SGA rolling out this semester is the significant alteration of the structure of UHR’s leadership. A recent amendment to the...
SAA kicks off yearly membership drive
On Thursday, Sept. 6, whether at one of their five booths spread throughout campus during the day or at the members-only free dinner at Peter’s Parking deck before T-Night, Student Alumni Association (SAA) representatives had spread out like a colony of proverbial Yellow Jackets across campus.
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Representatives for Engineers for a Sustainable World were told last week to wait another week before having their bill considered by UHR, so that they...
Executive Reports
During executive reports, several Executive branch officers discussed ongoing business. Vice President of Academic Affairs,m Lucy Tucker, updated UHR on X-degree, the proposed new “build-your-own-major”...
Symposium facilitates diversity discussions
The Institute held its fourth annual Diversity Symposium on Friday, Sept. 7. The event, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Affairs, was meant to encourage communication about issues such as racism, sexism and homophobia, and attracted students, faculty and staff from several departments and areas around campus.
JFC Policy Changes
The major item of business at the UHR meeting was a vote on proposed changes to the Joint Finance Committee’s updated policy. GSS has already...
SGA offers free weekly trips to Woodruff Arts
A weekly shuttle service to the Woodruff Arts Center began taking its first batch of students to the Woodruff Arts center on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Undergrads enact separation of powers
The Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) passed an amendment to its bylaws last week that would promote the separation of powers between the executive branch of SGA and UHR, the legislative branch.
BME doubles up on awards
Earlier this semester, Tech’s BME department received two awards dedicated to the quality of its education. The 2013 Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for Department and...
Tech fan media now online
Launching this Friday in time for the first home football game is a new website, www.gatech.edu/swag, where students, alumni and fans alike can go to find downloads to showcase their pride digitally.
NASA lab director lectures on Curiosity, signs memorandum with Tech
Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd in the Clough Commons on Wednesday, Sept. 5, Dr. Charles Elachi tried to sum up the mission that landed the Curiosity rover on Mars in early August.
Council Clippings – September 4
Golf Club Facility Funding The Golf Club submitted a bill requesting $11,420, including $10,920 to pay for the use of a new practice location for...
Student shot in Home Park home invasion incident
Adam Keller, a 22-year old second-year MSE major, has been charged with two counts of criminal trespass and a count of criminal damage to property...
Tech announces formation of ICRC
Tech announced the formation of a new Integrated Cancer Research Center (ICRC) to experiment with new approaches towards cancer research. The head of the center...
Lieuwen named as director of SEI
Tim Lieuwen, an AE professor who specializes in energy systems and low-emissions combustion, has been announced as the new executive director of Tech’s Strategic Energy...
Scheller College of Business introduced
Ernest “Ernie” Scheller Jr., Industrial Management alum `52, and chairman emeritus of Silberline Manufacturing in Pennsylvania, has committed to giving a $50 million gift to...