The Month in Photos: October 2024

Athletics, voting, and pumpkins.

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south korean nano visit

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Jose W. Fernandez (center) and the Republic of Korea Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Insun toured Georgia Tech's 3D Systems Packaging Research Center with President Ángel Cabrera on Oct. 2. Photo by Allison Carter.

 

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Kevin Harris on ACC Network

Jamal Haynes joins The Huddle on the ACC Network after Georgia Tech's 24-14 win over Duke University on Oct. 5. Photo by Danny Karnik. 

 

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Ehmer Theater Dedication

More than 100 friends, family, colleagues, and alumni came together to fund the Walter G. Ehmer Scholarship and the newly dedicated Walter G. Ehmer Theater, previously the Atlantic Theater, in the John Lewis Student Center. The new name honors and perpetuates the legacy of Walt Ehmer, the late CEO of Waffle House Inc. and a 1989 Georgia Tech graduate. Photo taken Oct. 5 by Rafterman Photography.

 

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mayor andre dickens at avant south

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks at at the Avant South opening event on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Science Square. Photo by Rob Felt.

 

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hispanic heritage month banquet

Intercultural Student Programs and the Latin American Student Organization closed out Hispanic Heritage Month with a banquet on Oct. 10 in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Photo by Scott Sergent.

 

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go stem event

More than 200 middle school and high school students from DeKalb and Gwinnett counties visited campus for the 12th annual Latino College and STEM Fair organized by GoSTEM, Tech's outreach initiative for Latino K-12 students. The students attended STEM demonstrations throughout the day, including presentations by Georgia Tech's BME HealthReach. Photo taken Oct. 12 by Joëlle Walls.

 

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volleyball vs virginia

Georgia Tech volleyball had an undefeated run at home this month, including a win against Virginia on Sunday, Oct. 13. Photo by Danny Karnik.

 

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council on foreign relations election policy forum

Georgia Tech hosted the Council on Foreign Relations for a foreign policy public forum on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Historic Academy of Medicine. The nonpartisan panel discussion focused the role of the U.S. in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election. Photo by Allison Carter.

 

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early voting on campus

Early voting for Fulton County residents took place on campus Oct. 24 – 25 at the John Lewis Student Center. The location was significant given Lewis' legacy related to voting rights. Photo taken Oct. 25 by Rob Felt.

 

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retirement celebration

Georgia Tech's annual Retirement Celebration honored 109 new retirees at the Biltmore on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Photo by Joya Chapman.

 

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pumpkin ramble

Industrial design students put their artistic skills to work in a different medium on Wednesday night at the annual Pumpkin Ramble. Photo taken Oct. 30 by Wes McRae.

Credits

Photography: Allison Carter, Joya Chapman, and Rob Felt
Writing/Editing: Kristen Bailey, Stacy Braukman