From the Parents Program Save the Date: Spring Back to Campus
Nothing makes me look forward to spring like a 31 degree day in Atlanta! We would like to invite you to Spring Back to Campus the weekend of April 3-5, 2009 – when the weather is much warmer! This weekend will offer families of Georgia Tech students the opportunity to come back to Tech and enjoy all the wonderful spring happenings on campus. Weekend events will include a memorable night at the Ferst Center, enjoying the spectacular performance of the Shen Wei Dance Arts; fun filled athletic events such as men’s baseball and women’s tennis; and the opportunity to lend a hand to improve campus through Tech Beautification Day and more. Visit Spring Back to Campus for more information including event times, ticket discounts and raffle prizes!
We hope to see you then!
Kim Sterritt Director, Parents Program
Coming Soon
Volunteers Needed to Talk to Prospective Parents
The Parents Program and the Office of Admissions have several upcoming volunteer opportunities for current Tech parents to connect with prospective families. Your involvement is vital for the Institute to successfully engage families, answer questions and make their visit a positive experience. We are seeking volunteers for the following events.
Connect With Tech Sessions: Sunday, February 15 Sunday, March 1 Sunday, March 29 Sunday, April 5 Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Location: Bill Moore Success Center Volunteer Activity: Meet prospective parents and answer questions.
Women’s Receptions: Sunday, March 8 Sunday, April 19 Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Bill Moore Success Center Volunteer Activity: Staff table with Parents Program materials and talk with prospective parents about your experiences as a Tech Parent.
General Information Session: Saturday, February 28, 2009 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Student Center Volunteer Activity: Assist with participant check-in and provide insight into what it is like to be a Tech Parent.
College of Management Information Session: Saturday, April 4, 2009 Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: College of Management Volunteer Activity: Assist with participant check-in and provide insight into what it is like to be a Tech Parent.
Our goal is to make these potential parents feel welcome and informed as they visit campus. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kim Sterritt at ksterritt@gatech.edu with the session(s) and date(s) for which you are available. Additional details will be provided to volunteers in the upcoming weeks.
Body Image Awareness Month February is Body Image Awareness Month at Georgia Tech. Body Image Awareness Month promotes positive self awareness, including perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. During February, there will be discussions on topics such as media’s influence on body image and society’s definition of beauty. For more information and a calendar of events, visit the Body Image Awareness Month Web site at www.womenscenter.gatech.edu/bodyimage.
Kaplan is Coming to Georgia Tech
Beginning in February, Kaplan Test Prep www.kaplan.com and the Office of Admissions will open a facility in the Student Center Commons. This provides a highly effective and convenient means for your student to prepare for graduate school examinations. For more information, visit www.ImportantStuff.gatech.edu.
Auxiliary Services Loves Students Week
Auxiliary Services is celebrating its second annual Auxiliary Services Loves Students Week with fun, games and prizes during Valentine’s week February 9-14. Students may enter sweepstakes to win discounts from Barnes & Noble @ Georgia Tech, gift BuzzCards, rebates toward the cost of spring housing, reserved parking spaces, and dental services from Stamps Health Services. Plus, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities at the Student Center throughout the entire week with daily opportunities to win a 16GB iPod!
But the love doesn’t stop there. On Thursday, February 12, students and parents are encouraged to participate in Georgia Tech Night at the Georgia Aquarium. Sponsored by the Student Center Programs Council, Student Government Association and Residence Hall Association, students can purchase tickets for $7 and parents may purchase tickets for $15! These discounted tickets are on sale online at the BuzzCard eMarketplace.
Registration for 2009 Summer Camps Starting in February, program and registration information for Georgia Tech’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) Summer Enrichment Programs and the Ferst Center Drama Camp will become available. Programs are designed by age group, and there are plenty of engaging opportunities for kids of all ages! Read entire article...
Enroll Now for Living Learning Communities Georgia Tech’s Living learning Communities (LLC) initiative, ThinkBig@Tech, will be available at the start of 2009-2010 academic year. ThinkBig@Tech will provide students and faculty the opportunity to interact in a social setting and build learning relationships around innovative, relevant and shared interests. With 14 communities planned for next fall, your student can select from a variety of options. To name a few: “The Opposite of Talk Radio,” led by Public Policy Associate Professor Dr. Richard Barke, will explore current events and the evaluation of the news; “Sustainability: Think Before You Build,” led by Architecture Assistant Professor Dr. Daniel Castro, will introduce students to sustainable building practices and the overall impact on society; “Servicio en la Comunidad Hispana,” led by Modern Languages Assistant Professor Kelly comfort, will give students the opportunity to practice their Spanish speaking skills and engage in service projects in the Hispanic community. Visit www.thinkbig.gatech.edu for a complete list of communities. Information sessions will be held on February 12, 18 and 24. Interested students should sign-up during fall 2009 housing registration at http://www.housing.gatech.edu. Featured Articles
Maintaining HOPE Scholarship Eligibility
Jennifer Mullins Associate Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
As the mid-point of spring semester approaches, it’s not too early to think about how spring grades will impact your student’s HOPE eligibility. To understand how eligibility is determined, it’s important to know what courses are, and are not, included in the calculations. Read entire article...
Considering a Major Change?
Valarie DuRant-Modeste Academic Advisor, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering
With summer and fall registration just a few weeks away, now is the time for students who are thinking of changing majors to investigate their options more closely. Many programs do not accept major changes during registration due to the high volume of students. With that in mind, it can be beneficial for students to begin conversations with their advisor now. Read entire article...
Preparing for Law School
Robert Pikowsky, JD Director, Pre-Law Program and Adjunct Professor of Public Policy As you would expect, the “top tier” law schools are highly selective in their admissions decisions. However, there is no required undergraduate major. A law school admissions committee wants to see that applicants have successfully completed a rigorous curriculum and have demonstrated the potential to excel at the professional school level. Whether students major in science, engineering, management, or liberal arts, they can become competitive for admission to highly regarded law schools. Read entire article...
Health Professional Schools – Apply Now for Fall 2010!
Jennifer Kimble Director, Office of Pre-Health Advising (OPHA)
Did you know that there are more than 900 pre-health students at Georgia Tech? That applies to students interested in becoming doctors, dentists, pharmacists, physician assistants, etc. On average, 140 students apply to medical school every year. Georgia Tech boasts a 53 percent acceptance rate to medical school; the overall national acceptance rate is about 42 percent. For Tech students who coordinate their efforts with the Office of Pre-Health Advising (OPHA), the acceptance rate may climb to 85 percent! Read entire article...
President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA)
Karen Harwell, Ph.D. Director, Undergraduate Research
Is your student participating in undergraduate research? Do they need a part-time job as well? If so, perhaps your student should apply for the President’s Undergraduate Research Award (PURA). PURA was established in 2002 to support students participating in research. Since its inception, more than 1,400 students have been awarded close to $2 million. Students are awarded either $1,500 for part-time work during one semester of the academic year or $1,000 to help offset expenses when invited to present their research at a professional conference. Awards may be granted during any of the three academic terms; however, students are eligible for only one salary and one travel award per academic year. Read entire article...
Georgia Tech Hits the Slopes – Family Style
Liz Imperiale Marketing Specialist, Campus Recreation Center For the past 30 years, Georgia Tech has headed to Colorado for the annual ski trip organized by the Campus Recreation Center (CRC). A perfect way to end the fall semester, skiers and snowboarders alike leave Atlanta’s temperate climate for more traditional winter weather in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. While the trip has always been for the students, what makes this trip unlike any other is that anyone is able to come along – parents, friends, siblings, grandparents – are all invited! This inclusiveness makes for a great family vacation right before the holidays. Read entire article... Student Perspectives
Seeing New Resolutions Through
Chris Russell Contributing Writer
A new year not only brings a new semester, but it is the traditional time for people to make an attempt to change something they do not like about themselves. Unfortunately, it is also the traditional time for such attempts to be ground into tiny bits as people slowly revert back to their usual ways.
Despite the high abandonment rate of New Year’s resolutions, with a bit of planning and determination, it is possible to carry a resolution through the year and make a lasting change. To read the entire article, please visit the Technique Web site at www.nique.net and select Archives.
Top 10 On-Campus Jobs: What Can You Do for Tech?
Melissa Hardman Contributing Writer
With today’s economic recession, a good job is more important than ever. On-campus jobs have always been desirable because of the short distance to travel to work, flexible hours that leave time to study and participate in extracurricular activities, as well as perks and benefits that are unique to these particular jobs. If you are thinking about an on-campus job this semester, here are 10 interesting choices. To read the entire article, please visit the Technique Web site at www.nique.net and select Archives.
Important Dates Feb. 13 Progress Reports Due Mar. 16-20 Spring Break Mar. 18 Summer & Fall Terms 2009 Class Schedule Available Mar. 25 - Apr. 5 Early Registration Summer Term 2009 Apr. 3 - 5 Spring Back to Campus Apr. 8-21 Early Registration Fall Term 2009 Apr. 24 Last Day of Classes Apr. 27 - May 1 Final Exams May 2 Commencement May 11 Summer Term 2009 Begins At the Ferst Center Feb. 14 Earl Klugh Feb. 15 Tiempo Libre Feb. 20 Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence Dance Company Mar. 5 Matt Dusk
For more show info, visit the Ferst Center Web site. Power Up Your Job Search! Georgia Tech Career Services is offering a series of workshops this semester designed to help students effectively approach today's challenging job market. Please visit the Career Services Web site for more information. 2009 Football Season Tickets on Sale Now! The 2008 football season was fantastic and next year promises to be even better. Season tickets start at $260. Visit www.ramblinwreck.com/tickets to instantly purchase your tickets. Tech In The News Georgia Tech Ireland and AIT Enhance Research/ Education Collaboration The Georgia Institute of Technology, through Georgia Tech Ireland (GTI), and the Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) signed an agreement to explore collaborative research and educational opportunities. More info...
Continuous Descent: Saving Fuel and Reducing Noise for Airliners Airline passengers arriving in Atlanta on early morning “redeye” flights during the past few months may have noticed something different during their descent to the runway. Instead of the typical sound of engine power rising and falling as the aircraft descended in a series of level flight steps, they may have noticed a quieter arrival – without the steps. More info...
Students Launch Audiball, an Xbox Community Game Most students like to play video games, but Georgia Tech students Holden Link, Cory Johnson and Ian Guthridge have built and are selling their own. Their game, Audiball, was launched during the first week of Xbox Community Games in November. More info...
Georgia Tech Helps Company with New Products, Process Improvements Rotary Corporation, headquartered in Glennville, Ga., literally began from a car trunk when J.D. Nelson began selling replacement parts to auto parts stores and lawnmower dealers in 1956. By 1971, the company’s volume had increased to the point where Rotary began considering manufacturing its own lawnmower blades. To make an informed decision, it enlisted experts at Georgia Tech to conduct a feasibility study. More info... Tech Links Visitor Parking Home Page
