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.
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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...
Regents vote to increase tuition by six percent
The Board of Regents voted Tuesday to raise tuition at Tech by six percent, differentiating it from other University System schools, which saw smaller increases. In-state undergraduates taking at least 15 hours will pay $3859 per semester, and out-of-state students will pay $13,511 per semester.
Regents reject Health Fee increase
In a move that surprised many with a hand in the process, the Board of Regents voted to not accept the $6 increase in the Health Fee proposed by Tech’s Mandatory Student Fee Advisory Committee (MSFAC) and approved by Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson in February.
Airport terminal set to open in May
As students prepare to leave the country for summers abroad, they will board their flights in a new place. On May 16, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is set to open its new Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal, also known as “Concourse F.”
Prof. crafts worlds for U.S.
As a popular science fiction author, Professor Kathy Goonan is the first Tech professor to become involved with SIGMA, an organization of science fiction authors designed to provide think-tank services for the U.S. government.
Rocketeers to compete Saturday
Tech’s Ramblin’ Rocketeers make up one of the 42 teams competing in the USLI competition, a NASA-run program in which these teams of college students develop reusable rockets capable of carrying a payload to a one-mile altitude. Vespula will be the Rocketeers’ entry in this competition.
Strategic plan rollout continues
This spring will conclude the second year of Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson’s Strategic Plan. The 25-year plan outlines Tech’s goals and academic future up to the year 2035, Tech’s 150th anniversary.
SGA passes activity budget
SGA passed the 2013 fiscal year student activity fee budget on Tuesday, allocating approximately $4.64 million to various organizations across campus.
Market struggles to attract patrons
Students enjoyed local produce and crafts this semester at the weekly farmer’s market on Tech Walkway. Despite this student interest, vendors have complained of low sales.
Sports club funds moved to SOFO
The financial administration of all Tier III Sports Clubs has been given to the Student Organizations Finance Office (SOFO), according to a memo from the student body presidents released on Monday, April 9.
Mordel elected in landslide
Eran Mordel and Amit Khanduri elected to the Undergraduate SGA President and Executive Vice President positions for next year by large margin over opponents Hunter Hammond and Kia Andrews.
Professors present bold ideas at TEDx
Tech hosts TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience covering a variety of subject areas ranging from Computer Musical Composition to Human-Robotic Interaction.