Graduation tightens further
Tech announces changes to future commencement ceremonies that will establish a ticketing system for commencement ceremonies and combine the undergraduate commencement into a single ceremony.
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Dentistry received well
Tech Dentistry, which moved onto Georgia Tech last May, is the first full-service independent dental provider of its kind on campus.
Undergrads change executive bylaws
The Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) approved an amendment this week to modify the Undergraduate Executive Bylaws.
Voter registration drives begin
With election season in full stride, the Tech Student Government Association (SGA) and the Nu Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are bringing a new initiative to campus called Wreck The Vote.
Faculty discuss open access policy
The faculty of Tech, following the examples of universities such as MIT, Harvard, Duke and Emory, is debating the implementation of an Open Access Policy for its professors’ research papers.
Patent system changes discussed
This past Monday, Sept. 24, Tech hosted the America Invents Act (AIA) Roadshow where Peggy Focarino, the Commissioner of Patents, informed the local innovators, entrepreneurs and the general public on new patent reform enacted by President Obama last fall that came into effect on Sept. 16.
Tech showcases virtual education
The potential of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) was discussed by faculty, administration and students in a town hall held last week.
Plans unveiled to increase graduates
Tech initiatives to fulfill the goals required by Gov. Nathan Deal’s plan to increase the number of Georgia students earning postgraduate degrees by 250,000 over the next nine years in the Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative of August 2011 have now been released to the public.
Student transportation system in the works
For students still struggling to find a way to travel around campus and the Atlanta area, Tech’s new GOTCHA Carts may be the next solution.
Freshman Representing
UHR began their voting session by moving, through unanimous consent, to accept the newly elected freshman representatives. The new representatives took their oaths of office...
Let the Debate Begin
Representatives from the Debate Team requested funding to pay for entry fees, travel to three different tournaments and to hire a debate coach. The organization...
Blame It on the Alcohol
Before the official start of business, a representative from the Division of Student Affairs presented proposed changes to the Institute Student and Student Organization Alcohol...
I Do Not Consent
The Georgia Tech Climbing Club requested funding for the annual Triple Crown Climbing Competition, an event across three states involving dozens of competitors. Representative Kelliann...
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...
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...