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- Introductions: Richard Utz, interim dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, and Paul Kohn, vice provost for enrollment management at Georgia Tech
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Session One: The Importance of Writing Across Disciplines, with Linda Adler-Kassner, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Session Two: Liberal Arts and International Affairs, with Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center
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Session Three: The Liberal Arts and ROTC, with Gen. Philip Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe and a distinguished professor of the practice in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
- Session Four: Historical Thinking in a Technological Age, with James Grossman, executive director of the American Historical Association
- Session Five: Connecting Globally Through Languages, with Tina Lu, first vice president of the Modern Language Association
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Session Six: Economics as a Toolkit for Innovation, with Paula Tkac, executive vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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Session Seven: Public Policy's Role in Advancing Society, with Doug Hooker, ME 78, MS TSP 85, CEO, Midtown Connector Park Foundation
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LMC Leads Provost Teaching and Learning Initiatives in AI Literacy in Writing Courses and Writing Pedagogy |
The Center for Teaching and Learning announced the nine inaugural Provost Teaching and Learning Initiatives, which include two led by faculty and staff in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication. Andy Frazee and Dori Coblentz will lead "Integrating AI Literacy into GT Writing and Communication Courses," and Melissa Ianetta and Caitlin Kelly will lead "TechWrites: Developing Writing Pedagogy Across Campus to Enhance the Undergraduate Experience."
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| History-Making Women of Ivan Allen College Named for 'Pathway of Progress' |
Many women faculty, staff, and students in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts are among the inaugural honorees to be recognized in the Pathway of Progress installation, which celebrates the history and voices of women at Tech. The installation opening is planned for March 2025.
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| Join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts in 'Pink Out' |
You are invited to join the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts in "Pink Out."
Faculty and staff are encouraged to wear pink each Wednesday in October to raise awareness for breast cancer and to support those affected by it.
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Georgia Tech Employee Engagement Survey Extended Through Oct. 11 |
The Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey for Georgia Tech employees has been extended through Friday, Oct. 11. Please check your email for an invitation from Gallup, which was sent to all faculty and staff. The survey takes no more than 10 minutes to complete. Employees will be asked their opinions on areas related to workplace satisfaction, belonging, and communication. All responses will remain confidential.
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Christopher Lawton (History and Sociology) presented "Writing the Lives of Enslaved Georgians: Reckoning with the Past through Student-Authored Public History" at the Digital Public History in a Divided World conference at Queens University Belfast. He highlighted his ongoing work with Georgia Tech students, who contributed approximately 70 digital biographies of enslaved individuals in Georgia between Fall 2023 and Summer 2024.
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Navigating Autism in Communities of Color, a film by John Thornton (Literature, Media, and Communication) and Jennifer Singh (History and Sociology), recently screened at the prestigious Black August Film Festival in California and Champion Film Salon International Film Fest in Texas. The film was also selected to screen at the acclaimed Black Film Festival Atlanta on Oct. 24. The film will be featured in the Georgia Tech Global Media Festival in Spring 2025.
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Chris Ippolito (Modern Languages) recently gave a talk on playwright Walid Mouawad’s work at the University of Lorraine in France. He also reviewed a book on Flaubert and philosophy for the journal Romantisme - Revue du dix-neuvième siècle.
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Tibor Besedes (Economics) delivered the Peter Neary plenary presentation, named after a leading trade economist, to close the 2024 European Trade Study Group conference in Athens, Greece. He presented his paper "Sanctions and the Death of Trade" to an audience of approximately 300 attendees.
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by Richard Utz, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
University Business
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by Mariel Borowitz, International Affairs
World Economic Forum
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Lisa Yaszek, Literature, Media, and Communication
New Books Network
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Gen. Philip Breedlove, International Affairs
Times Radio (via YouTube)
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Thursday, Oct. 10, 1 – 2 p.m.
Bill Moore Student Success Center, Press Rooms A and B
Ivan Allen College faculty and staff are invited to join Provost Steve McLaughlin for an in-person listening session to ask questions and share concerns.
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Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Historic Academy of Medicine
Join us for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on America’s role in the world and the foreign policy issues at stake in the 2024 election, including sustainability, artificial intelligence, the future of work, and trade. Panelists with distinguished careers in government, business, and academia will discuss the tradeoffs presented by different policy options both locally and globally and provide context on the international issues, choices, and challenges facing the next president.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
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Friday, Oct. 18, 3:30 – 5 p.m. (drop-in) | RSVP please
Savant Building Courtyard
Faculty and staff are invited to help us welcome our students' families at the Ivan Allen College Family Weekend reception. Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and giveaways. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with our liberal arts community!
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Saturday, Nov. 9, Two Hours Before Kickoff (Time TBA)
Savant and Swann Courtyard
Join us for the Ivan Allen College Homecoming Tailgate. Mix and mingle, connect with others in our college community, and have fun as we get ready to cheer the Jackets on to another victory! RSVP requested.
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