The semester is winding down and the Thanksgiving break is upon us. I imagine, like me, that this small break is coming right on time for you. This community has worked tirelessly this semester, and, once again, proved that Georgia Tech is an institution unlike any other.
Bassett Selected as Dean of College of Design
After a national search, Ellen M. Bassett has been selected as the John Portman Dean’s Chair of Georgia Tech’s College of Design. Bassett is currently a professor of urban and environmental planning and the associate dean for Research in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia.
Iman Shumpert Wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The NBA star and former Tech student-athlete was awarded the Mirrorball Trophy by host Tyra Banks in Monday night’s finale. He made history as the first basketball player to ever reach the finale or win the competition.
Upcoming Events
Novel Ways to Use Point of Care and Nanotechnology in Clinical Medicine
Today
Noon – 1 p.m.
Rooms 1116-1117, Marcus Nanotechnology Building
Volleyball vs. Clemson
Wednesday, Nov. 24
2 p.m.
O'Keefe Gymnasium
Public Policy Ph.D. Information Session
Wednesday, Nov. 24
6:30 – 7 p.m.
Online
Student Recess: No Classes
Nov. 24–26
Georgia Tech Campus
Thanksgiving Break: Campus Closed
Nov. 25–26
Georgia Tech Campus
Football vs. Georgia
Saturday, Nov. 27
Noon
Bobby Dodd Stadium
GT 1000/2000 Team Leader Information Session
Monday, Nov. 29
7 – 8 p.m.
Online
Glee Club Concert
Monday, Nov. 29
8 – 9 p.m.
West Village Concert Hall
Campus Updates
Get Tested
Get tested for Covid-19 before you leave for the Thanksgiving holiday. Test sites will close at noon Tuesday, Nov. 23, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Fast and free saliva-based asymptomatic testing is available to all students, faculty, and staff.
Get Vaccinated
Covid-19 vaccines are available to all Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff, as well as their family members ages 12 and older. Third doses are available to those who qualify — learn more. Clinics will resume next week after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Campus Newsstand
The Whistle
Even though it doesn't arrive in campus mail these days, you can still read the latest issue of Georgia Tech's faculty/staff newspaper.