| Renters Need More Protection to Cope With Natural Disasters, New Research Shows |
Renters are an especially vulnerable population after natural disasters. New joint research from a team led by Assistant Professor Brian Y. An in the School of Public Policy is some of the first to expose the disaster impact on rental housing markets.
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| | Ivan Allen College Staff Join Inclusive Leaders Academy |
Tracy Kincaid, Andrew McGraw, Kyle Poe, Camille Liverpool, Joshua Smith, Mitzi Williams, and Victoria Thompson will represent Ivan Allen College in the eighth cohort of Georgia Tech's Inclusive Leaders Academy, joining 66 participants from 30 different departments.
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We are excited to announce that Georgia Tech Giving Day is coming Mar. 12 at noon through Mar. 13 at 9 p.m.
That’s 33 hours to celebrate the 33% of the Tech experience funded by donors like you. Visit GTgives.org to find out more.
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| | Staff Buzz Award Nominations Now Open |
The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts' Buzz Awards recognize staff and academic professionals to acknowledge service excellence in administrative service, student support, impact on our community, and the spirit of Ivan Allen College. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 15. Learn more and submit a nomination.
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| Volunteers Needed: "There's Been Buzz About You" Card Writing Campaign for Newly Admitted Students |
Institute Communications is excited to announce the inaugural “There’s Been Buzz About You” card writing campaign, with the goal of mailing a handwritten welcome card to every student who has been admitted to the Georgia Tech Class of 2028.
To reach our goal of writing nearly 8,000 cards, we need faculty and staff volunteers to sign up to write between 5 and 30 cards to admitted students. Volunteers will be provided with a card, envelope, and suggested messaging. Write your welcome message and return the cards to Institute Communications (Mail Code 0181), who will pay for and apply postage. Cards must be sent by April 10.
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Colleen Cox joined the Ivan Allen College as the director of alumni engagement on Jan. 16. A dedicated Georgia Tech alumna, Colleen has extensive experience from roles at Georgia Tech and Emory University.
Outside of work, Colleen enjoys attending Georgia Tech games and events with her husband and friends, traveling, and being involved with the GT Intown Alumni Network.
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Tawana Richardson began her role as the new financial manager for the School of Economics on Feb. 1. Tawana brings a wealth of expertise, with 18 years of experience at Georgia State University.
She is excited to learn all there is to know about Georgia Tech, meet new people, and learn new skills. She looks forward to settling into her new role.
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Terri Ridgeway joined the Ivan Allen College in January as an administrative professional senior supporting the College administrative officer, associate deans, and staff. She joins the College after many years with Georgia Tech Athletics.
Terri is a true Atlanta native, born and raised. She is told she was a Georgia Tech fan before birth, and shared that she is "beyond thrilled to call the Ivan Allen College her new home."
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Tia Williams started Jan. 1 as the new program & operations manager in the School of Modern Languages. Previously, she held the role of an academic program coordinator in the School of Materials Science & Engineering.
Her expertise lies in team supervision, operational streamlining, student information systems, and academic assessments. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
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Professor Chris Ippolito (Modern Languages) was invited to speak about his new edition of Gustave Flaubert’s Smar at the University of Rouen Normandy.
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Richard Utz, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
Inside Higher Ed
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Germán Vergara, History and Sociology
Technique
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Ashley Bradford, Public Policy
WGAU
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Lisa Yaszek, Literature, Media, and Communication
Technique
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Ankita Rathour, Literature, Media, and Communication
Technique
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Thursday, Mar. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Exhibition Hall, Midtown Ballroom
Registration is requested.
Join the Center for Teaching and Learning for Celebrating Teaching Day, an annual event to celebrate the passion and dedication that Georgia Tech faculty and instructors bring to the classroom, lab, and other educational connections with students. The event features a keynote speaker, a poster session, and honors and recognitions.
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| NEW DATE: Tuesday, Mar. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon
Exhibition Hall, Highland Room | RSVP requested.
Join us for a conversation with Ambassador Louise Blais, Canada's former deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.
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