For students, a semester without spring break is a challenge. For the entire community, there are many upcoming opportunities to take a bit of time to prioritize well-being in the coming weeks. Take a look at what's coming up that could give you a break.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Gets To Work
Last November, more than 50 Institute faculty, staff, and students gathered for the initial meeting of the Georgia Tech Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. In the months ahead, the group will also submit recommendations to President Cabrera and the Institute’s executive leadership team for consideration in developing strategic actions.
Georgia Tech’s Holland Plant supplies steam that keeps many campus buildings heated and cooled, provides hot water for showers and dining halls, and provides processed steam for labs. At the plant, you'll find Valerie Edward, who is trained to operate, troubleshoot, and oversee the plant’s industrial equipment.
The Patti Grace Smith Fellowship recently announced its inaugural class of 43 fellows, including five engineering students from Georgia Tech: Jesudunsin Awodele, Kojo Bekoe-Sakyi, Kailen De Saussure, Ciarra Ortiz, and Jovanna Patterson.
Each year at Academic Recognition Day, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia honors one undergraduate student from each of its 26 institutions who best represents the system’s highest scholastic ideals. This year’s representative from Georgia Tech is Morgan Knowlton.
Georgia Tech Receives Bicycle Friendly University Gold Distinction
The 2020 Awards highlighted the importance of students’ well-being amid the pandemic. Since Tech's last designation, several bike projects have been completed across campus.
Reck Club Establishes Intercollegiate Spirit Network
As student groups traditionally tied to athletic events found themselves in uncharted territory last year, the Ramblin' Reck Club reached out to students at other colleges to exchange ideas and experiences. The group of students from 15 schools formed the Collegiate Spirit Organization Network.
Tech Hosts Notable Names During Black History Month
In recent weeks, Georgia Tech has hosted several poignant discussions and candid conversations about race on campus and beyond. Though most have been virtual, they have offered the Tech community opportunities to hear many Black voices, both local and national.
There are scores of reasons why Georgia Tech, America’s No. 8 public university, always figures into the top recommendations for engineering schools. During Engineers Week, take a look at a few of them.
