IN THIS ISSUE Peachtree Road Race • Volunteering • Summer Reads
Hiking Spots • Summer Recipes • Service Anniversaries
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The Peachtree Road Race, An Atlanta Tradition
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It’s an Atlanta Fourth of July mainstay — and the largest 10K race in the world. Renowned for its course down famed Peachtree Street through the heart of the city — and the shirt-soaking, sweltering heat runners endure. Yet those who finish usually can’t wait to do it again. Just take it from these two CoE Peachtree runners who shared a little about their experience with Atlanta’s most famous running event.
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Xiaoming Huo at the finish line during the 2023 Peachtree. Xiaoming will be traveling and can’t run this year but said, “It was great!” and can’t wait to run it again.
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Lenna Applebee will be running/walking the Peachtree Road Race for the fourth time this year. She says, “I wasn’t going to, but my daughter convinced me to do it. My first time was 2019 when the race and I both turned 50. I trained and ran with folks from Georgia Tech. In 2020, my daughter and I ran it virtually. And then we ran it together with my niece in 2022. This year is all about finishing — no time pressure, just fun!”
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Quick Tips: Staying Hydrated & Active in Hot Weather
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Summer is a great time for being active. Even here in Georgia, where it gets hot and humid, there are ways you can stay active, hydrated, and safe.
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Drink plenty of water. You lose fluid when you are active. If you lose too much, it can result in dehydration, muscle cramps, or even heat exhaustion. In hot weather, drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after activity.
- For longer exercise periods, sports drinks contain carbohydrates and minerals called electrolytes that may help prevent dehydration.
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- Don’t exercise as hard when it’s hot.
- Take rest breaks. Exercise more slowly than usual or for a shorter time.
- Stay in the shade when you can.
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Wear light-colored, breathable clothes.
- Always wear sunscreen.
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Watch for signs of dehydration and heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Symptoms of dehydration include a dry mouth and eyes and feeling dizzy. Older adults and children are at a higher risk for heat-related illness and should be extra cautious. Remind children to drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after activity.
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Eat fruits like watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe. These all have a very high water content and are stellar choices when you are dehydrated.
When it’s hot and humid out, take extra precautions when you’re active. This might mean you change your activity or when you choose to do it. Here are some ideas you can try:
- Take morning or evening walks – walking the dog or walking with a partner helps you make it part of your routine.
- Go for a bike ride – find shaded areas, and ride during cooler times of day.
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Celebrating CoE Volunteers
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For a number of our colleagues, summer has been an opportunity to serve others and give back to their communities. See how a few folks across the College have been dedicating time to help out around Atlanta and beyond.
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Courtney Sykes in ME (right) participated in the “Meals with Meaning” Grab & Go Food Distribution at Historic Butler Street Baptist Church in June. She served alongside the social action committee of the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to provide voter education to our community. They distributed information about Georgia voter ID requirements, key Fulton County 2024 voting dates, and details about the recent general primary runoff election.
This initiative, supported by HelloFresh, Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond, Dekalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson, Second Helpings Atlanta, Pratt Industries, and other community partners, runs every Wednesday for the next year. Each week, constituents can walk up or drive by for food distribution at various locations without any registration and while supplies last.
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In June, LaJauna Ellis in the Dean’s Office (second from right) organized a group of five adults and six students from her church to travel on a mission trip to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. They visited nursing homes and an orphanage, and they painted a house.
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Jonathan Jones from MSE with fellow CoE-ers LaJauna Ellis (Dean’s Office) and Chordae Lauderdale (BME) during the MLK Day of Service.
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| Laura Alger in MSE is a volunteer gardener in her community over the summer. She often shares pictures of the garden babies with the MSE team, including this squash.
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| As part of the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra, Jingyan Wang in ISyE (far left) volunteered and played for the opera Susannah by Carlisle Floyd to support the Harrower Summer Opera Workshop at Georgia State University.
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Give Back This Summer (and Fall)
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If you’re inspired to dive into your own service project, we’ve curated a few opportunities around campus and around Atlanta where you can give back.
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Klemis Kitchen
Klemis Kitchen is Georgia Tech’s on-campus food bank. It is named after Tommy Klemis, owner of Junior’s Grill. The goal of Klemis Kitchen is to make sure students are never forced to skip a meal, while simultaneously reducing food waste on campus. Campus departments can volunteer as Klemis Kitchen Angels of the Month to collect food donations.
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Campus Cats
Campus Cats will be caring for the stray and feral cats that live on and around the Georgia Tech campus. This includes feeding, assisting in TNR (trap, neuter, release), vaccinations, other veterinary care as needed, and tracking known campus cats. Marilyn Smith in AE is the faculty advisor.
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Market Survey — Farmers Market at the Carter Center
Help us keep track of the numbers! If you enjoy your local farmers market, then this is the place to be. Duties include greeting customers as they enter the market and counting the number of customers that enter the market.
When: July 6, 13, 20, 27; 8:30 a.m.
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Edgewood Community Learning Garden
All of the Wylde Center gardens are heavily visited 365 days per year, and we want to make sure everything looks great on each visit. We will be working hard and possibly getting dirty. We could be weeding, mulching, harvesting, or planting. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. There will be gloves, water, insect repellent, and sunscreen available on site.
When: July 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:00 a.m.
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Food Distribution Event – Antioch Urban Ministries, Inc.
AUMI needs your assistance packing and sorting food for distribution to our local community. When you enter the building, please ask for Anthony and he will be happy to help sign you in on our kiosk and give you a brief orientation.
When: July 6; 8:00-11:00 a.m.
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The Pantry-Atlanta – LifeTools Community Development Corporation
Food distribution is on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. You will be sorting and placing food in vehicles. Volunteers must be willing to assist where needed. You will break down bulk quantities of food and set up our mobile pantry distribution.
When: July 27; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Fully Furnished Ministries
The group is always looking for volunteers. They pick up furniture from homes that are getting rid of stuff and bring refurbished furniture to people who are sleeping, eating, living on the floor.
When: Saturdays; 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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City of Refuge
City of Refuge is a faith-based environment that helps individuals and families transition out of crisis.
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Campus Closet: Call for Donations
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The Campus Closet located in the Bill Moore Student Success Center is in need of business clothing for our students. We are asking the College of Engineering to donate men’s and women’s business attire in all sizes:
- Suits
- Blazers
- Pants
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Skirts
- Shirts/Blouses
- Accessories – ties, scarves, belts
- Shoes
All donations must be clean and in good condition.
When to Donate: 1st week of August in preparation for fall career fairs
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Career Center Front Desk (in the Bill Moore Student Success Center)
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For Your Summer Book List
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Add these page-turners to your poolside/beachside/backyard reading agenda, courtesy of the CoE Cares Committee.
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Dracula
by Bram Stoker
Suggested by Dawn Franklin, Dean’s Office
“I reread Bram Stoker’s Dracula riding a train through the Italian countryside four years ago. Always a beautiful read.”
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Your Next Hiking Destination
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Summer’s a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the amazing place we live. Next time you’re looking for a new trail, explore a few of these recommended hikes.
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Celebrate the bounty of summer veggies or maybe indulge with a cool treat with these recipe recommendations from colleagues across the College.
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Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating service anniversaries in March, April, May, and June. We have 94 folks who’ve worked with us from one to 40 years! Thanks for all each of you brings to our community. 💛
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Alexis Brown, BME
Sudie Davis, ISyE
LaJauna Ellis, Dean’s Office
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Melody Foster, ME
Dawn Franklin, Dean’s Office
Michael Gooden, CEE
Nisha Kukreja, ChBE
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| Cassandra Trawick, MSE
Marva White, AE
Shalonda Williams, ECE
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