The Week Ahead: April 18-April 22

Atlanta, GA

As the last week before finals, studying is on the top of every student’s to-do list. Don’t forget to schedule a quick study break and try attending one of these fun campus events.

Thomas Earns Top Faculty Honor

Atlanta, GA

The Class of 1934 Distinguished Professor Award is Georgia Tech’s highest award given to a faculty member.

The Atlantic Coast Conference InVenture Prize rewards student entrepreneurs with cash prizes for their innovations. Georgia Tech hosts the competition. 

FireHUD Advances to ACC InVenture Prize Finals

Atlanta, GA

Student inventors from Georgia Tech, Boston College, Duke University, University of North Carolina and University of Virginia will compete in the ACC InVenture Prize finale.

Are Your Accounts Safe? Protect Your Information with Powerful Passwords

Atlanta, GA

The Office of Information Technology offers tips on creating and managing passwords

Minority Students Wanted to Recruit Future Yellow Jackets

Atlanta, GA

Admission is now accepting applications for its African-American Recruitment Team.

The Week Ahead: April 4–8

Atlanta, GA

If you’re looking for something fun to do on campus this week, or just need a study break, here are a few upcoming events to check out. From lectures to Tony Award-winning performances, this week offers something for everyone.

The White Oak (Quercus alba) near Tech Tower Lawn is one of the oldest and largest trees in Atlanta metro area. It can be seen in images of Tech Tower circa 1888. According to the USDA Forest Services i-Tree calculations, this tree alone has the carbon storage capacity of 11,177 lbs  – the same amount of energy released when burning 2,092 gallons of gasoline. A tree of this size typically sequesters an additional 217 lbs of carbon every year. Energy calculations generated using www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/en

Georgia Tech is Now a Level II Arboretum

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech has been awarded a Level II Accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum.

Presidential Visit Could Impact Tuesday Traffic

Atlanta, GA

President Barack Obama will be in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, which could cause traffic delays in parts of the downtown area.

Proposals Wanted for New Faculty Learning Communities

Atlanta, GA

FLCs are cohorts of eight to 12 faculty members who meet regularly over the course of a semester or year.

Greek Community to Gain Sorority Chapter

Atlanta, GA

Kappa Alpha Theta will colonize on campus this fall.