Tech plans future expansion, renovations for campus
For over a year, many transformations have been underway on campus. Although the new Clough Commons and the revamped Skiles Walkway are complete, improvements to Tech are far from over.
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SGA assesses infestation, block seating issues
The UHR and GSS both voted upon and passed a bill to allocate more funds to WRECK Racing. After allocating $7,645.65 last week to the organization as a replacement annual budget, WRECK Racing received another $9,146.63 to “provide tools that will benefit WRECK Racing,” according to the bill which was submitted by ME Rep. Priya Patel.
CEO highlights sustainability
The Institue for Leadership and Entrepreneurship invited students, faculty and business representatives for the first IMPACT Speaker Series of the semester on Wednesday, Sept. 7. The weekly series provides an opportunity for entrepreneurially minded individuals to learn about a variety of topics, ranging from new innovative management practices to the emerging business models shaping our world.
Grads value skills, lament faculty interaction
The 2010-’11 Tech undergraduate exit survey results show that students are most unsatisfied about the school’s student-faculty interaction. In contrast, students indicated that one of...
SGA launches redesign of JacketPages system
SGA has developed and upgraded the JacketPages system designed by Kurt Nelson, a third-year CS major who won last year’s SGA-hosted competition for a redesign...
Peterson delivers annual address
Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson presented his annual Institute address this Tuesday at the Clough Commons. Peterson discussed achievements and advancements in the past...
Daytime robbery raises safety concerns in Home Park
Students received a Clery Safety Act Alert regarding an off-campus armed robbery in the residential Home Park neighborhood off of West Campus midday Wednesday, Aug. 31.
Reservations at Clough present difficulties
Since the official opening of the Clough Commons, rehearsal and breakout rooms have been available for instant reservation, and classrooms have been available for reservation...
Admin, faculty comprise Strategic Plan committee
Officially announced this time last year by Institute President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, the Strategic Plan functions as a vision of progress and public service both...
SGA approves Racing budget, confirms officers
WRECK Racing SGA passed a bill allocating $7,645.65 to WRECK Racing as a replacement to their annual budget, due to internal issues in submitting their...
Freshmen change campus dynamic
One word used to describe broad groups of college students that evokes the most vivid images and memories is the word “freshman.” This week, Tech welcomed its newest freshman class, the Class of 2015, onto campus.
First Day Lecture adopted
The First Day Lecture, an initiative that debuted under a pilot program in the Ivan Allen College (IAC) last spring, was introduced to the rest of the campus during the first week of this semester’s classes.
Ga. college students protest state immigration policy
High school students from around the state met at the Arch on UGA’s campus to protest the newly implemented immigration policies regarding the documentation of students’ immigration status.
Sorority recruitment experiences record participation
Due to an overall increase in the percentage of women in the incoming freshman class, a record number of 400 girls went through sorority recruitment this past week, and with each girl who filled out a preference card receiving a bid, 315 girls ultimately accepted bids from sororities.
Clough Commons set to open
The G. Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons will open its doors to the Tech community for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 20.
Dean’s Office to be restructured
The Office of the Dean of Students is restructuring some of its offices as some will leave to go to work in the Center of Academic Success and some will join the Office of the Dean of Students.
National debt deal to impact major student aid sources
U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The Act will raise the country’s debt ceiling, cap discretionary spending over the next ten years and alter various federal financial aid programs.
Breaking the Bubble: Aug. 19
U. of Miami booster reveals impermissible benefits from 2002-10 An 11-month investigation by Yahoo! Sports into the U. of Miami’s athletic program revealed that dozens...