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This month, A&F team members share reflections on gratitude, teamwork, and pride in their work at Georgia Tech. From celebrating personal growth and meaningful connections to recognizing colleagues who live out shared values, their stories highlight the strong sense of community that fuels A&F’s success. Together, they remind us that appreciation, collaboration, and care are at the heart of what makes Georgia Tech a truly special place to work.

Sincerely, 

Tricia Chastain  
Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance
tricia.chastain@gatech.edu 

We are pleased to announce the inaugural honorees of the A&F Everyday Excellence Recognition Program.

The Everyday Excellence Recognition Program highlights A&F staff who go above and beyond in their daily work. It celebrates the meaningful contributions that reflect Georgia Tech’s values – whether through excellent service, collaboration, innovation, or actions that make a lasting, positive impact on our community. 

On Friday, the A&F Staff Culture Advisory Council hosted A&F Amplified, a celebration of the strength and resilience of A&F staff.

We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this in-person event a success — from the Council members who organized it, to Tricia Chastain, executive vice president for A&F, for her inspiring opening remarks; Sonia Alvarez-Robinson, associate vice president of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness, for her thoughtful keynote presentation; and leaders from the A&F units who shared how they cultivate resilience within their teams.

As part of the ongoing A&F Amplified series, the Council will continue to spark meaningful dialogue, foster collaboration, and celebrate the people and initiatives that help shape a strong, healthy workplace culture at Georgia Tech. More opportunities to connect and share are on the way!

Georgia Tech Human Resources’ Workplace Learning and Professional Development team is proud to announce that its latest ASPIRE cohort has recently completed their learning experience. Congratulations to all who participated in this transformative leadership program with a special congratulations to the following A&F staff members:

A grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division enabled the acquisition of the new large-scale compost vessel. The composter is the first of its size for an urban campus in Georgia and one of only a few in the Southeast. 

The next phase of the Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement survey is here, and people leaders across campus are encouraged to review and share their unit-level Gallup results with their teams by the end of 2025. Contact the Learning and Development team at learn.hr@gatech.edu with any questions.

Midnight Breakfast is Monday, Dec. 8, and your help is needed to make it a success! This end-of-semester tradition brings students together for a late-night celebration filled with comfort food, relaxation activities, and community support. Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to support our students as they head into finals and celebrate the end of the semester. 

During this time of rapidly evolving technology, we invite attendees to discover skills and tools that will shape the future of professional learning through hands-on, interactive workshops and engaging sessions. 

This learning assembly is for staff and faculty who want to leverage innovative ways of learning to advance their skills and knowledge.

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Be sure to visit Georgia Tech’s Careers Page to explore exciting job opportunities within the Institute. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or explore new paths, our diverse range of positions offer something for everyone. Join us in shaping the future of innovation and excellence at Georgia Tech. Discover your potential and make a difference with us!

Veterans Day is a time to honor and recognize all U.S. military veterans who have served in any branch of the armed forces, whether during times of war or peace. At Georgia Tech, we are proud to count many veterans among our staff — including members of the Infrastructure and Sustainability utility plant team who work tirelessly to ensure the seamless operation of campus systems.

The 8-year-old German shepherd's watch ended in late October following a career of dedicated service to the Institute. Always standing ready with her tail wagging to begin her shift, Pepper was on duty for historic events at Tech and across Georgia.