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October is Campus Sustainability Month and there is a lot to celebrate in this issue of A&F News. Meet a few staff members in A&F who are sharing what sustainability means to them and how they incorporate sustainable practices into their lives year-round.

Georgia Tech is featured in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges, solidifying a spot as a sustainability and environmental responsibility leader.

Georgia Tech has been awarded Gold level Bicycle Friendly University status for another four years by the League of American Bicyclists. This prestigious distinction is awarded to institutions that successfully focus on promoting and establishing safe and accessible bicycling programs and amenities on campus.

As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and with early voting already in full swing, it’s a good time to revisit the University System of Georgia’s policy on voting leave.  

Beginning Nov. 11, the Duo phone call method will not be offered as a two-factor authentication (2FA) option for Georgia Tech users when logging in to OneUSG Connect. Beginning Dec. 3, the method will not be offered as a 2FA option on any Georgia Tech login system.

This is an active enrollment year! Which means you are required to take action if you want healthcare coverage for 2025. Review your options and enroll by Nov. 8. Be sure to complete your certifications to avoid tobacco and working spouse surcharges.

Launching Oct. 30, Leading @Tech offers courses for faculty and staff who are new in supervisory roles. These leaders will receive email messages inviting them to take the recommended courses. Beginning in early 2025, the content will be available to all supervisors.

Ethics Week returns this year, focusing on the Institute value “We act ethically.” As one of Georgia Tech’s core values, “We act ethically” guides our priorities every day. While ethics is a year-round priority, Ethics Week spotlights all the ways our campus engages in ethical decision-making and leadership. 

This year’s events, taking place Nov. 4 – 8, will include online presentations and in-person events. Campus experts and guest speakers will join the Office of Ethics and Compliance to showcase ethics in a variety of ways. 

The 2024 Data Days conference will take place Monday, Nov. 4, to Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Georgia Tech. This year’s conference, themed “Back to the Basics," is for the everyday data user and consumer and focuses on how to make the most of your data reports, leverage analytics to drive important decisions, and use data for effective storytelling.

The Veterans Resource Center will host its annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Ferst Center lobby. All students, faculty, and staff who are veterans or currently active in any of the Armed Forces branches are invited to attend. For more information, contact the VRC director, David Ross, at david.ross@studentlife.gatech.edu.

In celebration of Campus Sustainability Month, members from Infrastructure and Sustainability shared insights and progress on key initiatives that are advancing the Institute’s sustainability goals. Topics included clean energy, water management, zero waste, and mobility.  

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