Finalists Chosen in Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Dean Search |
Four finalists have been chosen in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts dean search. The candidates will each visit campus and present a seminar addressing their broad vision for the College.
The first candidate will present today at 11 a.m. in the Price Gilbert Scholars Event Theater and online. Please register to attend the webinar online.
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Victoria Chang Wins Prestigious Forward Prize |
Victoria Chang, the Bourne Chair in Poetry, has been named the winner of the prestigious U.K. poetry award The Forward Prize for best poetry collection. Chang won for her new volume, With My Back to the World, inspired by the work of artist Agnes Martin.
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| Future of Conflict Expert Speaks on Modern Warfare in Georgia Tech Visit |
The conflict in Ukraine is showing the world a lot about the future of warfare, and it’s not all satellites and AI, conflict scholar Tim Sweijs told students and faculty during a recent Georgia Tech visit. His talk was part of a series sponsored by the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.
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| Thriving Hive Biweekly Forum Helps Faculty, Staff Support Student Health |
Thriving Hive is a biweekly virtual forum where Georgia Tech faculty and staff can meet with mental health professionals to discuss ways to support the mental health of students. Upcoming virtual meetings will be held Oct. 16, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. Find out more and sign up for an upcoming session.
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| October Well-Being Tip Sheet: Emotional Wellness |
Emotional wellness is about understanding your feelings, building good relationships, and being able to handle life's challenges. By focusing on emotional wellness, you can improve your mental health and have a more positive outlook, which helps you make better decisions and feel more purposeful. Download the October tip sheet.
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Nominations Open for the 2025 Inclusive Leaders Academy |
The Inclusive Leaders Academy, now seeking members for its ninth cohort, cultivates professional leadership and legacy development for Georgia Tech people leaders. Upon completion of the program, members of the ninth cohort will join more than 550 previous cohort members as practicing Culture Champions. Anyone who is interested can apply.
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Open Enrollment Is Oct. 28 – Nov. 8 |
USG Open Enrollment is Oct. 28 – Nov. 8. To learn more about your 2025 benefits, attend the Georgia Tech Benefits and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in Exhibition Hall. Covid-19 and flu vaccinations will be available.
Attend a virtual information session with Georgia Tech’s senior benefits administrator.
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- Thursday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. – Register
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Ivan Allen College faculty were awarded seed grant funding from the Strategic Energy Institute and GTRI for two multidisciplinary research projects. Adam Stulberg, Jenna Jordan, and Margaret Kosal (International Affairs) will work with aerospace engineering faculty to research "Energy Infrastructure Security and Risk Assessment Through Interactive Wargaming." Bobby Harris, Dylan Brewer, and Laura Taylor (Economics), as well as Micah Ziegler (Public Policy) will work with GTRI researchers to study "The Strategic Mineral Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Critical Resources."
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Amit Prasad (History and Sociology) delivered remarks at the opening reception for an exhibition of artist Krishna Reddy's work titled "The Mystery of Time and Becoming" at the Atlanta Printmaker's Studio. Reddy pioneered the simultaneous color printing technique known as viscosity etching. The works on display are curated from Prasad's own collection of Reddy's work.
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Chris Hayter (Public Policy) delivered the keynote at the Technology Transfer Society Annual Meeting, co-hosted by Vrjie University of Brussels and the Free University of Brussels, titled “Conceptualizing Academic Entrepreneurship as a Psycho-Social Phenomenon: Opportunities in the Literature.”
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Melissa Foulger (Literature, Media, and Communication) has been nominated for six Suzi Bass Awards, including Best Director of a Play, for her production of Mercury by Steve Yockey at Actor’s Express, with the awards ceremony scheduled for November.
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Three School of Public Policy faculty members presented research and were honored at the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting in September. Zachary Taylor presented research on presidential rhetoric and economic performance. Hans Klein chaired a session on surveillance technologies in democracies and autocracies and also presented in a roundtable. Harry Oppenheimer received the 2024 APSA International Collaboration section’s best dissertation award.
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Todd Michney, History and Sociology
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Brian Y. An, Public Policy
Bloomberg
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Victoria Chang, Literature, Media, and Communication
The Guardian
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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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Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2 p.m.
John Lewis Student Center, Walter G. Emher Theater
You're invited to attend a special event featuring the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos del Toro. The Secretary will offer an update on science and technology research. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 18.
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