IN THIS ISSUE
Springtime Renewal • Recipes • Events • Spring Cleaning Tips • Community Photos • Spring Reflections
Service Anniversaries • Contest
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Goodbye, Winter Blues. Hello, Springtime Reboot.
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Along with blooming flowers and the spring green-up, the change in season has significant physical and psychological effects on our bodies. As Victorian poet Christina Rossetti said, “Spring is when life’s alive in everything.” Indeed, there is scientific evidence to back up that feeling of rejuvenation that comes with the warmer weather and longer daylight hours.
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Add these staff favorites to your springtime recipe list.
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Atlanta really pops in spring, doesn’t it? From the blooming trees to festivals galore, spring events are as plentiful as the unfortunate yellow coating of pollen. Check out some of the activities happening on campus (and beyond) in the coming weeks.
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Swag Wanted: President’s Graduation Celebration
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CoE has a table at the President’s Graduation Celebration, and we’re asking every School to donate some swag for our graduates. Please deliver your swag to Tech Tower, 3rd floor front desk, or contact Kirsten Dillard for pickup by Monday, May 1.
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Tips for Spring Cleaning – Your Mind, Space, and Time
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Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal. We asked for ideas about tackling this season of cleaning and organizing in the physical and the metaphysical. Here’s some of the advice and perspectives we heard.
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“Organize Your Space: Start by decluttering your workspace and making sure everything is clean and tidy. Rearrange your furniture to bring in some fresh air and new energy. Time Management: Create a new schedule for yourself that is more productive and refreshing. Incorporate some outdoor activities during lunch breaks or after work. Mindfulness: Start incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily routine. This could be meditation or just taking a few deep breaths when you feel overwhelmed. Exercise: Take advantage of the warmer weather by incorporating more outdoor exercise into your routine. You could try walking, hiking, or cycling.”
– Courtney Adams, BME
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“I organize my space on April 1 each year. It is the perfect time to pull out my ‘spring’ clothes and pack away my winter wardrobe. I also stock up on candles and a live plant or two for my workspace to cleanse and realign my energy! The most productive way to organize my time is by reserving time as soon as I wake up in the morning to prioritize, meditate, and reflect on my day.”
– Yvonne Coleman, ECE
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“I start spring by reorganizing my space — adding bright colors and plants to the office, shredding items no longer needed. Out with the old in with the new. Spring also means organizing for the semester and makes me feel like setting new goals for the year.”
– Shauronne Battle, ECE
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“In some ways, I’m SUPER organized. And in some ways, I’m the only one that would know where anything is just looking at a pile of papers, etc. I try to organize my space, time, and mind in categories: what needs to be done now, what needs to be done in the next week, and what can I take my time on. When I think of spring, it’s a time to shift my space etc. out of metaphorical hibernation. Spring makes me want to create a sense of peace and serenity so that it’s easier to add some adventure.”
– Nicole Wilson, ChBE
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“Spring cleaning is a real thing in my life both personally and professionally. It can be something like putting a new coat of paint on the house, tuning up the lawn mower for the new year, or updating the firmware on temp and power monitoring devices in the data center. Cleaning/organizing always seems to put things in perspective for me and allows me to inventory my thoughts and get organized.
“Tip: If you have a decision to make, a problem to solve, or just an issue in your life to process, try to clean a room or organize a space while thinking about it. I've found by the time I'm done, I often have a solution to the problem or decision *and* I have a clean, organized space as well.”
– Mark Danielson, Dean’s Office
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What does spring look like for our colleagues across the College? Here’s what they see:
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“My idea of Spring is my Easter tree!” – Lisa Cox, ISyE
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“Flowers blooming in spring on a windy day. When the flowers are at their crispest color and fullest bloom, this signifies new beginnings springing forward.” – Kim Paige, BME
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| Lisa Lewis-Fears, BME, in the EcoCommons
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“The azaleas that bloom late March/early April beside the steps behind the Petit building. I look forward to them every year!” – Paul Fincannon, BME
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“Sammy Rowan in Spring, May 2022.” – Ansley Rowan, ME
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by Srinivas Garimella, ME
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“The Chattahoochee woodland phlox in our front yard start to bloom.” – Mark Losego, MSE
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We have your go-to list of on-campus and north Georgia gardens that are sure to be in their full spring splendor.
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“Spring means to me: A new opportunity for growth and change. Spring makes me feel: Opportunistic and optimistic!”
– Ansley Rowan, ME
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“My hometown of Boston is notorious for long, rough, and dreary winters. I’ve never been a fan of cold weather or hibernating, so while growing up there, I always looked forward to spring. The sun would start to shine, flowers would slowly bloom, and the temperature would eventually rise. All of this led to the hustle and bustle of the city coming back to life! Springtime also brought me back to life.
“Atlanta has been my second home for quite some time. I’m so grateful that we have milder and shorter winters, but l still look forward to spring — although I could do without the excess pollen. It’s a time of renewal with bright sunny days, birds chirping, flowers in bloom, and warm temperatures; ten-fold what Boston offered, and I feel energized!
“I enjoy walking around campus and exploring all there is to see before the summer heat kicks in. When I joined Tech two years ago, I was surprised and delighted to discover such a beautiful campus in the middle of the city. Did you know that the campus is declared an arboretum? One of my favorite spots is the EcoCommons near The Kendeda Building, where you’ll find hammocks, slides, and the stick sculpture, ‘A Chip off the Old Block,’ amongst other things. Grab a colleague, take a walk around our beautiful campus, and stop by the EcoCommons.”
– Lisa Lewis-Fears, BME
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“For me, given I hate the cold, the first thing that comes to mind is that the cold is about to end. Therefore, I look forward to summertime and the places I can go for fun with my family and visit friends. The second thing that comes to mind is the clothes I can wear. I hate having to wear a coat all the time. With warmer weather, I can begin wearing different cool clothes. The third thing that comes to mind is that I can begin jogging around my community and playing outdoor sports again.”
– Christian Gallie, ECE
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“With three semesters a year, each one really takes on a life of its own. The fall is full of excitement as we kick off a new year with incoming fall freshmen. Their enthusiasm and excitement creates this energy that is irrepressible, and it motivates us to find ways to connect and do whatever we can to live up to their high expectations.
“Spring represents the time when our attention turns to the seniors as they are wrapping up their time with us. There is a lot of mixed emotions — it’s stressful as graduating students begin focusing on their futures as young adults while also recognizing that their lives are about to change drastically. They are excited about their futures while also feeling wistful about leaving a life they have come to know here at Tech. The advising team feels all of these emotions, too — we worry about the students who are struggling, and we celebrate with those who are moving on with their lives. It seems that once spring break passes, April and May dissolve into a multitude of events as we honor our students while they are also trying to wrap up loose ends, finish their finals, and say goodbye to friends and colleagues. It’s a roller coaster — but one I wouldn’t trade for anything else!”
– Ami Waller-Ivanecky, ChBE
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“Spring means a season to reflect and reaffirm goals for the year. Don’t sweat it if things seem like they aren’t going according to plan. Spring is always refreshing as it lets me know that summer is not too far away. Spring is always an opportunity to blossom into an ever better person.”
– Mack Curtis, ME
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“Spring weather can be a time of increased energy with a sense of rejuvenation. Our physical bodies are deeply connected to our emotional and spiritual selves. Spring weather can have a positive impact on our physical and emotional health, with a renewed sense of purpose and energy during this time. I get up early in the mornings (including weekends) to fully experience the joys of spring weather with warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, longer days, pleasant night sky, and all that life has to offer.”
– Raghu Pucha, ME
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Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating service anniversaries in March and April. We have 40 folks who’ve worked with us from one year to 45 years! Thanks for all each of you brings to our community. 💛
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Qian, assistant professor in aerospace engineering, and winner of the Black History Month trivia contest!
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Spring Blooms Photo Scavenger Hunt
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How well do you know campus? Identify the locations of the spring blooms in our photos and win lunch with Dean Raheem Beyah!
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Erin Adams, CEE
Vickie Brian, AE
Linda Dillon, ECE
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Sarah Flake, ChBE & MSE
Amanda Ford, ISyE
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| Melody Foster, ME
Dawn Franklin, Dean’s Office
Gul Shah, BME
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