NEWS BRIEFS

IN THIS ISSUERetirement Gives Way to Student Scholarship | 2

Leading Women@Tech Finishes First Round | 2

Winter Weather Procedures Reminder | 4

January 9, 2017

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Nominations Open for Annual AwardsEach year, outstanding members of the campus community are honored through Institute awards, presented at the annual Faculty/Staff Honors Luncheon in April. Learn more and submit a nomination at:

c.gatech.edu/fsawards

Break Camp Registration Opens This WeekThe Campus Recreation Center’s Tech Wreck Day Camps offer weekly day camp opportunities for children of Tech employees and students. Learn more and register for a Summer 2017 session at

c.gatech.edu/breakcamp2017

BETHANY SCHUSTER HUMAN RESOURCES

Celebrating half a decade of ben-efits and wellness education, Geor-gia Tech Human Resources’ (GTHR) Be Well benefits education and wellness series is back, beginning Jan. 12.

Be Well workshops are free health, well-ness, and benefits education classes open to all Institute employees. Offered year-round, they are designed to give employees tools to make smarter, healthier, and more informed decisions for their personal and professional lives.

The 2017 calendar brings back popular classes from last year, such as Powers of At-torney and Healthy Cooking, and adds new courses on topics including career planning, care for aging parents, and deskercise (desk exercises).

“Each year, we strive to improve previous Be Well workshops and add more courses based on feedback from past participants,” said GTHR’s Work-Life Specialist Candice Bovian. “I’m excited about 2017’s lineup — we’ve added more than 15 new workshops and included more webinars, which makes this year’s calendar very robust, offering something for everyone.”

All classes are taught by trained profes-sionals in convenient locations around campus. Most workshops require advance registration.

See Page 4 or visit ohr.gatech.edu/bewell for a complete listing of courses and registra-tion information.

Be Well Series Returns for 2017

JESSICA ROSE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

As a new year unfolds, con-struction equipment continues to roar around campus.

This semester, projects include infra-structure upgrades, new buildings, and a facility that is on the national radar for its net-positive energy use.

NEARLY COMPLETETech Tower

The interior renovation of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Administration Building, better known as Tech Tower, is nearing completion. Occupants, including members of the Office of the Registrar, members of the College of Sciences, and members of the College of Engineering, will move back into the space during the spring.

IN PROGRESSWest Campus Dining Commons

This new eatery and academic space will include retail options and more than 500 dining seats. The structural

steel has been erected, and the exterior envelope is being pulled together. The project is on schedule for a Fall 2017

Dirt Keeps Moving around Campus CNN Analyst to Give MLK Lecture

Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst, lawyer, and activist, will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while setting the agenda for the next Civil Rights Movement with students, faculty, staff, and community members. The lecture takes place at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.

See more events on Page 3 and register to attend at diversity.gatech.edu/mlk-celebration-events.

LAURA MEANS GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

As the state of Georgia’s 2017 legislative ses-sion begins this week, Georgia Tech’s Office of Government and Community Relations is set to promote Tech’s legislative priorities to Georgia’s state leaders.

“The multiyear renewal project of Price Gilbert Library and Crosland Tower continues to be the Institute’s top priority,” said Vice President for Government and Commu-nity Relations Dene Sheheane. “Securing the $47.4 million initial-phase construction funding for the comprehensive renewal project would enable us to vastly increase core cam-pus space for students. Planning, design, and preconstruc-tion for the project is underway as a result of previous years’ allocations.”

Sheheane and his colleagues will also work to strengthen partnerships for advanced manufacturing initiatives in Geor-gia among higher education institutions, government, and industry to position Georgia as a competitive leader for 21st century manufacturing.

Together with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Georgia Tech team will also work to secure important system-wide priorities:

• Secure $66.7 million in new Formula Funds for enroll-

ment growth to be shared among all USG institutions. Funding supports critical day-to-day operations and is essential to maintaining academic quality.

• Secure $60 million in Major Repair and Rehabilitation Funds to repair aging facilities across the USG. Geor-gia Tech’s allocation will be directed toward important deferred maintenance needs.

During the legislative session, the Office of Government and Commu-nity Relations also engages external partners in sharing Tech’s story. Mem-bers of the Capitol Jackets advocacy network, which includes alumni and partners on campus, receive a biweekly newsletter with updates from the state Capitol.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, the Georgia Tech community along with the USG’s other research institutions will convene at the state Capi-tol for the annual Georgia Tech Student Day at the Capitol to share appreciation for the ongoing support from state lawmakers and showcase some of the great research and initiatives happening at Georgia Tech.

Each session, Georgia Tech students have the opportu-nity to serve as full-time interns to legislators, legislative committees, or legislative staffers through the Georgia

Library, Formula, Maintenance Funding Top Legislative Priorities

see LEGISLATIVE, page 3

The West Campus Dining Commons takes shape at the intersection of McMillan and Eighth Streets. The facility is scheduled to open this fall and will include several retail dining options, including Panera Bread.

Photo by Rob Felt

see CONSTRUCTION, page 3

Improvements Stretch from West to East Campus Edges

Dene Sheheane

EVENTS

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ARTS & CULTURE

Jan. 20–21 DramaTech Theatre hosts the George

P. Burdell Variety Hour from 8 to 10 p.m. Faculty/staff tickets are $10. dramatech.org

Through March An exhibition of the work of designer Santiago Calatrava combines architecture, sculpture, art, and engineering in the Flex Space of the Caddell Building. space.gatech.edu/calatrava

SEMINARS & LECTURES

Jan. 18 The School of Architecture hosts a screening of the PBS documentary Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing

America. The film will be introduced by Laurence Cotton, the principal researcher and consulting producer of the film, and a short talk will follow. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium, East Architecture Building. design.gatech.edu

TRAINING

Jan. 17 The Center for Career Discovery and Development hosts a session on Job Search Strategies for Ph.D. Students from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in Press Room A, Bill Moore Student Success Center. career.gatech.edu

MISCELLANEOUS

Jan. 12 The Scheller College of Business hosts an MBA Information Session from 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 300, Scheller College of Business. scheller.gatech.edu

Jan. 12 Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball hosts the Clemson Tigers at 7 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion. ramblinwreck.com

Jan. 15 Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball hosts Syracuse at 1 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion. ramblinwreck.com

Jan. 25 Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball hosts the Florida State Seminoles at 7 p.m. at McCamish Pavilion. ramblinwreck.com

ANNE STANFORD INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

For more than a quarter of a century, Barbara Christopher has worked in communications roles across the Georgia Tech campus. Most recently, she served as the communications manager for the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISyE), a position she held for nine years until her retirement at the end of 2016.

There was no retirement celebration honoring Christopher and her many contributions to the School. When the offer was made for such a celebra-tion, Christopher requested instead that the funds be directed to support a promising ISyE undergraduate student in need of financial assistance. ISyE doubled the funds for the establishment of the Christopher Scholarship, which is providing critical resources for Donte Preston, a junior hailing from Dallas, Texas.

“This is a perfect way to retire,” Christopher said. “My family struggled financially, and I wanted to help someone who faced similar circum-stances. I can’t think of a nicer way to celebrate my tenure at Georgia Tech.”

Preston took a break from studying for exams to meet with Christopher before the end of the fall semester. He explained that he had always planned to stay in Texas for college — until he visited Georgia Tech.

“I loved it from the moment I stepped on campus,” Preston said. While it was a tough decision to attend an out-of-state university, he was “convinced that

my investment in my education would be returned in the future,” and he has since set out to be the best industrial engineer he can be. Beyond studying and his involvement with organizations such as the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers and the Student Alumni Association, Preston likes to spend his free time reading. He also shared with Christopher that if he were a superhero he would be Batman, because he doesn’t have superpowers and must rely on his brain to help other people.

Describing how he felt when he learned he had been chosen as the recipient of the Christopher Scholarship, Preston said, “I was not expecting it at all. Receiving the scholarship was the assurance I needed. I can’t express how grateful I am.”

Staff Member’s Retirement Leads to Student Scholarship

Barbara Christopher and Donte Preston had a chance to meet before Christopher’s retirement in December.

Photo by Shelley Wunder-Smith

RACHAEL POCKLINGTON INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS

To assist the Institute in more effectively managing its $1.6 billion budget, the Office of Institute Budget Planning and Administration will deploy a new budgeting application this spring with improved data entry and reporting capabilities — just in time for fiscal year 2018 planning.

“The Internet Budget Solution was really state-of-the-art when it was created back in 2002,” said Jim Kirk, assistant vice president, Institute Budget Planning and Administration. “But the Institute has outgrown its former solution, and the time has come to upgrade to a new system that can scale to meet the evolving budgeting needs of the individual departments, as well as the Institute.”

The new budget solution, oneBudget, has been in development since 2015. According to Kirk, the complexities of Tech’s budget and the varying needs among the Tech budget community required a thoughtful and thorough review of the current system, including user needs, to develop a resilient budgeting system for the Institute. Given the scope of Tech’s budgeting needs and the Board of Regents’ reporting requirements, the decision was made to develop a solution internally that would accommodate these intricate budgeting variables, provide a better user experience, and integrate with other information systems, including the Institute’s anticipated enterprise resource planning system upgrade.

The new budget application more efficiently addresses the accounting and reporting complexities associated with Georgia Tech’s 11 budget sources, which range from tuition, to state appropriations, to grants and contracts. The system also gives both high-level and detailed visibility to funding informa-tion related to the 56,000 active projects on campus — most of which receive funding from multiple sources. And, like the projects, many of Tech’s faculty and research employees are also paid by shared funding allocations, meaning one salary can be funded by multiple sources. With the new oneBudget system, budget managers can more easily enter, track, and analyze funding allocations on a person-to-person and project-to-project basis.

Other improvements the new system provides include balancing the decentralized nature of Tech’s budgeting input process with the centralized manage-ment of the Institute’s and Board of Regents’ reporting process. In addition, the new system provides an improved user interface, more robust and compara-tive reporting capabilities, and integrated forecasting abilities to help budget planners better understand how shifts in funding and allocations could impact their operations.

“How people use the budgeting system, both in terms of input and output, is a critical component to designing the next generation budgeting solution for the Tech community,” said Kirk. “To be effective in how the Institute manages its budget, we need to give people in the departments across campus the tools and capabilities they need to understand their funding and expenditures, and make informed business decisions.”

Currently, a campus user group is testing the oneBudget application and providing valuable feedback. The goal is to fully launch the new budget application in March 2017 to coincide with the start of the 2018 budget preparation schedule. Training sessions will be offered beginning January 2017. For more information, contact budget@business.gatech.edu or your budget analyst.

New Budget System Coming

Sixteen women leaders were honored in December for completing the inaugural Leading Women@Tech program. Honorees included Lindsay Bryant, Birgit Burton, Sherry Davidson, Brandi Foley-Rodgers, Marta Garcia, Carol Gibson, Amy Henry, Mary Hallisey Hunt, Farah Kashlan, Liz Maryanski, Julie McCoy, Kimberly Mull, Aisha Oliver-Staley, Vanessa Payne, Charvette Webb, and Nazia Zakir. The next cohort will begin in March with 27 participants. Learn more at diversity.gatech.edu/leadingwomenattech.

Photo by Christopher Moore

EQUIPPING NEW LEADERS

EVENTS

For a more comprehensive listing of events, or to add your own, visit calendar.gatech.edu.

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MLK CELEBRATION

Jan. 11 Guest speaker Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst, lawyer, and activist, will discuss Setting the Agenda for

the Next Civil Rights Movement at the 2017 MLK Lecture. The lecture takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. c.gatech.edu/mlk2017

Jan. 12 The MLK Campuswide Student Celebration will feature student speeches, cultural performances, and a candlelighting ceremony for student organizations. Reception to follow. The event takes place at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. c.gatech.edu/mlk2017

Jan. 12–15 The Focus Program, one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education, hosts underrepresented minority students to encourage them to pursue graduate degrees at Tech. c.gatech.edu/mlk2017

Jan. 14 Arts@Tech hosts the Alonzo King LINES Ballet at 8 p.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts. c.gatech.edu/mlk2017

Jan. 16 Campus is closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Tech will host a campuswide day of service from approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as an opportunity to attend a commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Register at engage.gatech.edu

Jan. 19 The MLK Sunday Supper brings the Tech community together to discuss MLK celebration events, Dr. King’s legacy, and setting the agenda for the next civil rights movement. The event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Register at engage.gatech.edu

Jan. 25 What’s Going On, an original musical production written by Tech student Danielle Mathis, depicts college life with a focus on social justice issues. The free event takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts. c.gatech.edu/mlk2017

James Logan, quality assurance manager for Enterprise Information Systems in the Office of Information Technology, is helping to create the next accessible electronic and information technology. “When Georgia Tech deploys accessible electronic and information technology, it makes it easier for people of all abilities. This makes business sense and strengthens Tech’s image in the eyes of existing and future students,” says Logan. For more about how Tech is “creating the next,” visit gatech.edu/creating-next.

Photo by Rob Felt

CREATING THE NEXT ACCESSIBLE CAPABILITY

opening.

Van Leer Interdisciplinary Design CommonsConstruction is active on the renovation of the

rotunda at the south side of the Van Leer build-ing. The completed three-story facility will house a 15,000-square-foot makerspace with advanced fabrication tools and electronic technologies. The space will support research and hands-on learning, and will offer a dedicated project-based lab area for undergraduate courses that cover subjects such as embedded systems, analog devices, and communications, as well as senior design projects.

The project is on schedule to meet material completion in December, with the aim of open-ing for occupants by February 2018.

Atlantic DriveThe last phase has begun on the replacement

of underground steam lines and hardscape im-provements along the entirety of Atlantic Drive. When the project is complete in Fall 2017, there will be a new pedestrian corridor from 10th Street all the way to Tech Green.

Construction fencing will soon be moved fur-ther north and initial hardscape upgrades includ-ing brick pavers, granite curbing, and bike racks

will be in place from Tech Green to the Howey Physics Building by the end of January.

LibraryNextLibraryNext will be a cutting-edge library to

support excellence in scholarship and research well into the 21st century. Construction fenc-ing has been strategically placed around the east side of the library to support demolition and abatement activities inside of the building. This fencing will change over time as more intense construction in the Crosland Tower begins in the summer months. Updates will be posted on the construction fencing. The Library continues to provide its robust services to the campus com-munity throughout construction. Learn more about this project at librarynext.gatech.edu.

COMING SOONCampus Safety Building

To make way for the new Campus Safety Building at the corner of 10th Street and Hemp-hill Avenue, the building at 490 10th Street will soon be demolished. Demolition activities are starting this month and will last for approximate-ly three months. Some elements of the building have been removed and stored to be reused in the Living Building at Georgia Tech. Once the structure is removed, construction will begin on the site for the new home of the Georgia Tech Police Department.

Living BuildingThe Living Building Challenge at Georgia

Tech is now in design review, and construction is expected to begin in the latter part of this year. The building will be located on the corner of Ferst Drive and State Street, a location chosen specifically to leverage solar energy generation, among other reasons. This project is the first of its kind in the Southeastern U.S., meeting stringent requirements including net-positive water and net-positive energy use. Learn more at livingbuilding.gatech.edu.

LAURA MEANS GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

This month marks the begin-ning of Chancellor Steve Wrig-ley’s tenure of service leading the University System of Georgia (USG). Wrigley has served as interim chancellor since August 2016 when former Chancellor Hank Huckaby announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2016.

Wrigley has served as executive vice chancellor for administration for the USG for the past five and a half years. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president for external relations at the University of Georgia. Wrigley also served five years as chief of staff for Georgia Governor Zell Miller.

At the Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators in Athens in December, Wrigley set forth several of his priorities as the System’s new chancellor, which include boosting graduation rates and containing college costs. The USG is utilizing several strategies to help reduce college costs, including a program to provide free digital textbooks for a num-ber of courses. Other cost-saving initia-tives include providing more online courses and consolidating colleges.

One of the ways Georgia Tech seeks to reduce the cost of education is through the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship Program, which provides debt-free education to all quali-fied Georgia residents whose family in-come is below 150 percent of the federal poverty level (~$35,000). To date, 475 Tech Promise students from around the state have graduated from Georgia Tech debt-free.

“We at Georgia Tech embrace Chan-cellor Wrigley’s initiatives of boosting graduation rates and reducing college costs,” said Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson, “and we look forward to continuing to partner with Chancel-lor Wrigley in service to the University System and our state.”

Wrigley Begins Tenure as USG Chancellor

Legislative Internship Program, offered in collaboration with colleagues and universities throughout Georgia and the Georgia General Assembly. This year, Georgia Tech has several interns at the state Capitol serving in various capaci-ties.

To learn more about these events and programs, and to sign up for email newsletter updates about Georgia Tech’s community, state, and federal relations efforts, visit gov.gatech.edu.

LEGISLATIVE, from page 1CONSTRUCTION, from page 1

Steve Wrigley

Photo by Christopher Moore

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REAL ESTATE/ROOMMATESVisiting scholar from Germany seeking 1BR/1BA furnished apartment near Tech from April–September. Contact johannes.rist@tum.de.

4BR/3BA house for rent in Oak Grove district. Easy access to Tech, Emory, CDC. Sunroom, fenced backyard, play structure, two-car garage, walking distance to Oak Grove Elementary and Lakeside High. Great neighborhood. $2,800/mo. Contact Olga, 323-229-3180, oakgrove2rent@gmail.com.

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1BR/1BA condo for rent. Amenities: pool, gym, secure gated parking, 24-hour concierge, on-site laundry. Walking distance to Tech and MARTA. $1,500, all utilities included. Available Nov. 5. Call or text 404-822-6056.

MISCELLANEOUSHuffy Summerland girls 24” bike, Mint color. Padded spring seat, dual-density handle grips, coaster brake, whitewall tires, basket. Like new. Extra set of tires included. $50. Contact virginia.steed@osp.gatech.edu.

Brand new dinnerware set of 4 for sale, $65. Never used, in original packaging, $125 retail value. Includes dinner/salad plates, bowls, mugs. “Tunisian sunset” pattern, pictures available upon request. Will deliver to buyer. Contact 404-858-3342.

Tech researchers seeking volunteer families for a usability study of a mobile Android app that gives caregivers a convenient way to track childhood developmental milestones. The goal is early detection of autism spectrum disorder and other issues. See ipat.gatech.edu/study-recruitment.

Furnishings and appliances for sale. Thomasville sofa, hunter green plaid, 81x34: $90. LG appliances like new — ultra large top load washer, 4.7 cu. ft., white, and ultra large dryer, 7.3 cu. ft., steam dry cleaning feature, 4 years old: $995. Refrigerator — large capacity 3-door french door w/ filtered water dispenser and ice maker, 5 years old: $500. Contact spence.wilkinson@comcast.net.

Items for sale: Three cream-colored leather look counter-height bar stools, good condition. $75 each or $200 for set. One L-shaped computer desk w/ pull-out keyboard tray, excellent condition, $50. One maroon cloth computer swivel chair with arms, excellent condition, $35. Contact 678-481-8170.

Two twin box springs and king bed frame for sale. All three are only one year old, from a pet-free, smoke-free home. All purchased from Mattress Firm. $200. Contact calla.talman@scheller.gatech.edu.

JANUARYNew Year, New You: Effective Tips to Quit Smoking (or other behaviors) Thursday, Jan. 12, noon to 1 p.m. Room 229, Human Resources

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — Converting Your BudgetThursday, Jan. 19, noon to 1 p.m. Room 321, Student Center

Tips to Prevent ID Theft Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to noon Room 320, Student Center

FEBRUARYSummer Camp ExpoWednesday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Peachtree Room, Student Center * No registration necessary

Understanding Mental Health and Important TriggersWednesday, Feb. 8, noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Room, Student Center

Using Your Leave to Welcome a ChildThursday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to noon Room 319, Student Center

MARCHTAP/STRAP Info SessionFriday, March 3, noon to 1 p.m. Student Center Theater

Organic, Natural, Local: How to Interpret Today’s Food BuzzwordsTuesday, March 14, noon to 1 p.m. Room 320, Student Center

Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for WomenWednesday, March 15, noon to 1 p.m. Webinar

Healthy Cooking Demo — Fast and Fresh: Cooking Quick Meals That Are Fresh and HealthyWednesday, March 29, noon to 1 p.m. Room 343, Student Center

APRILBank at Work Day (Info Sessions: Getting Out of Debt, Building Your Child’s Education Fund)Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Center Ballroom

e-Cigarettes: What We All Need to KnowTuesday, April 25, noon to 1 p.m. Room 214, Human Resources

MAYCaring for Aging Parents Wednesday, May 3, noon to 1 p.m. Room 320, Student Center

Work-Life Balance: Is It Possible? Tuesday, May 16, 11 a.m. to noon Room 320, Student Center

Deskercise: Exercises You Can Do at WorkWednesday, May 24, noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Room, Student Center

JUNEOther Leaves of AbsenceTuesday, June 6, noon to 1 p.m. Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

TAP/STRAP Info SessionTuesday, June 13, noon to 1 p.m. Student Center Theater

Reduce Stress with MindfulnessWednesday, June 21, noon to 1 p.m. Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

JULYDesign Your Destiny: Creating the Career You WantTuesday, July 11, 11 a.m. to noon, Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

Smoke-Free Atlanta: Learn More About the PossibilitiesWednesday, July 12, noon to 1 p.m. Room 229, Human Resources

Tips for Healthy EyesWednesday, July 26, noon to 1 p.m. Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

AUGUSTFirst-Time Homebuyer’s Learning SessionWednesday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to noon Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

Using Your Leave for MaternityWednesday, Aug. 16, noon to 1 p.m. Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

Powers of AttorneyTuesday, Aug. 22, noon to 1 p.m. Scheller College of Business (Room TBD)

SEPTEMBERSaving for the HolidaysWednesday, Sept. 13, noon to 1 p.m. Room 320, Student Center

Understanding Mental Health and Important TriggersWednesday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to noon Room 320, Student Center

Discover STAMPS Health Benefits for EmployeesWednesday, Sept. 27, noon to 1 p.m. Room 320, Student Center

OCTOBERTake Control of Your Health: How to Read Food LabelsWednesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to noon Room 320, Student Center

Life, Estate, and Inheritance PlanningTuesday, Oct. 17, noon to 1 p.m. Piedmont Room, Student Center

Social Smoking: No Big Deal?Tuesday, Oct. 24, noon to 1 p.m. Room 229, Human Resources

NOVEMBEREqually Prepared: Financial Planning for the LGBTQIA CommunityWednesday, Nov. 8, noon to 1 p.m. Crescent Room, Student Center

Healthy Cooking Demo: Preparing a Healthy Holiday MealWednesday, Nov. 15, noon to 1 p.m. Room 343, Student Center

DECEMBERDemystifying Life InsuranceWednesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to noon Student Center (Room TBD)

See full event descriptions and register to attend

a session at ohr.gatech.edu/bewell.

PREPARING FOR HAZARDOUS WEATHER

TERMSClasses Canceled

With a “classes canceled” declaration, all classes and instructional laboratories are affected; students and instructional faculty are not required to report to campus. Administrative and research activities not directly tied to the instructional function will generally continue as normal, unless otherwise instructed by a supervisor. Other support employees may also be instructed not to report to work at the discretion of the administrator responsible for each major division.

Campus ClosedWith a “campus closed” declaration, no employees are to report to

work, except those previously designated as “emergency essential” by their department, or otherwise instructed by a supervisor.

Benefits Education and Wellness Series

2017be well

With the campus having already experienced its first winter weather event of the year, it’s time to reacquaint with the terms and procedures that may be used during an incident.

Weather or other emergency situations may make it necessary for Georgia Tech to declare either “classes canceled” or “campus closed.” Other declarations may include “classes canceled until [time]” or “classes canceled, but staff report to work.” The specific type of declaration that is made will determine which employees are required to come to work.

GETTING INFORMATIONIn the event of a closed campus or canceled/

delayed classes, an alert will be sent via the Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System (GTENS). Updates will also be shared at gatech.edu as campus leadership evaluates and determines the response to each situation.

Other Sources:• Twitter: @georgiatech, @gtpdalerts• Facebook: georgiatech, gtemergency• Office of Information Technology information line:

404-894-2000• Inclement Weather Hotline: 404-894-0500• gatech.edu/emergency/weather