The 2023-24 Ivan Allen College Dean's Report |
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In Photos: Annual Hall Scholars Breakfast Celebrates Student Success |
Col. Stephen C. Hall, IM 1967 and Pamela M. Hall were on hand on Nov. 4 to visit with recipients of the Pamela M. and Stephen C. Hall Scholarship at the annual Hall Scholars Breakfast. For a closer look at this year’s event, see our photo gallery.
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Faculty Receive Funding for Interdisciplinary Research |
The Institute for Matter and Systems at Georgia Tech has selected new interdisciplinary research initiatives to receive seed funding. Richard Barke and Joe F. Bozeman III (Public Policy), Noura Howell (Literature, Media, and Communication), Margaret E. Kosal (International Affairs), and Usha Nair-Reichert (Economics) will lead three of the seven initiatives selected.
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| Difficult Discussions: From Conflict to Constructive Conversation |
College classrooms should be spaces where students can practice respectful dialogue, even when they disagree. While these conversations won’t go perfectly every time, the Center for Teaching and Learning shares a few intentional steps you can take to steer your students into productive, respectful dialogue.
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| #PinkOut at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts |
Faculty and staff in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts participated in #PinkOut by wearing pink each Wednesday during the month of October, raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting the cause, and celebrating together on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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| In Photos: A Visit With the GTDC Cohort in Washington |
Ivan Allen College faculty joined colleagues across campus to visit the GTDC: Pathways to Policy student cohort. Students and faculty enjoyed a panel discussion, presentations, a special lecture, a visit to the White House, and more!
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| Reminder: Open Enrollment Ends Friday, Nov. 8 |
USG Open Enrollment ends Friday, Nov. 8. USG benefits are centered around you to help you balance your health, work, and financial well-being goals.
This is an active enrollment year, which means you are required to take action if you want healthcare coverage for 2025 Open Enrollment. Be sure to complete your certifications by 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, Nov. 8 to avoid tobacco and working spouse surcharges.
Visit the USG Benefits website to learn more.
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Cici McNamara and Jason Lindo (Economics) received an award from the Institute for Humane Studies for their project exploring the impact of occupational licensing changes on mental health care supply and outcomes.
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R. Lincoln Hines (International Affairs) recently contributed to a roundtable on Indo-Pacific space programs and China’s space policy.
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Caitlin Kelly (Literature, Media, and Communication) spoke on "Guidebooks, Itineraries, and Ways of Seeing: Scripting Tourism in Northanger Abbey" at the Jane Austen Society of North America's annual meeting. Kelly also presented on "Threshold Concepts, Emergent Technologies, and Developing Future Writing Center Leaders" at the International Writing Centers Association conference.
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At the Simpoziumi Filozofema in Kosovo, Robert Rosenberger (Public Policy) presented "Where Don Ihde's Philosophy Should Lead Us Next," reflecting on Ihde's career and emphasizing his connections to American pragmatism and feminist epistemology. Rosenberger also published a remembrance of Ihde, who passed away earlier this year.
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by Rebecca Watts Hull, History and Sociology
Times Higher Education
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Richmong Wong, Literature, Media, and Communication
TSQ ATL
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Victoria Chang, Literature, Media, and Communication
Daily Bruin
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Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Savant and Swann Courtyard
Join us for the Ivan Allen College Homecoming Brunch 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!
The mimosa brunch tailgate begins two hours before kickoff at 10 a.m., followed by the Georgia Tech vs. Miami game at Bobby Dodd Stadium at 12 p.m. RSVP requested.
Game tickets are available via the Georgia Tech Athletics website.
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Wednesday, Dec. 4, 6 – 9 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
Join us for an evening of festive cheer on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. We invite you to enjoy a cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, live music, photos, dancing, and fellowship from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Semi-formal attire. Employees can invite a +1 adult guest. Limited to 250 guests.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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| Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 – 6 p.m.
Ferst Center Lobby | RSVP here
Please join Georgia Tech arts-affiliated faculty and staff across the university for a salon focused on celebrating the art created by our faculty and staff! Come hear from some of the artists involved in the ARTumn Showcase, see their exhibition at the Ferst Center, and hang out with arts-connected faculty and staff from across campus. Snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to all Georgia Tech faculty and staff.
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