News and Events
Recent News
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Ivan Allen College Strides Boldly Ahead Under Jacqueline Royster’s Leadership
August 27, 2019
Jacqueline Jones Royster, dean of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, concluded nine years of dynamic leadership on August 31, closing her term as the Ivan Allen Jr. Dean’s Chair in Liberal Arts and Technology. A leading scholar at the intersections of rhetorical, literacy, women’s, and cultural studies, she will remain on faculty in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication completing research and continuing also to work with undergraduate interns on her Building Memories project until she retires in August 2020.
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Georgia Tech, Georgia State University to Offer Classes in Hindi, Portuguese
August 19, 2019
Students at Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology can now enroll in elementary Hindi and Portuguese, widely spoken but rarely taught languages used in two of the world’s top 10 economies.
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Associate Professor Chris Ippolito Publishes New Book: Vers Des Identités Culturelles Postfrancophones?
August 9, 2019
School of Modern Languages professor publishes new book examining Francophone cultural identities.
Upcoming Events
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Peace Corps Information Session
September 18, 2019, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Habersham Building, room 136
Meet with Peace Corps Recruiter, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Flora Tano, to learn more about volunteer experiences and have your questions about applying and service answered!
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Women of Earth - Pre-Premiere Documentary Screening and Discussion
September 18, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Georgia Tech Alumni House (Griffin Ballroom), 190 North Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA
Documentary on a soul-searching journey to the roots of Brazil and discussion with co-producer Kirk Bowman of School of International Affairs. Faculty, students, staff and friends are invited
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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Dean Search
September 19, 2019, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, Room 152
Provost Rafael L. Bras has convened a search committee tasked with selecting the new dean for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, following the departure of Dean Jacqueline Royster. The search will be supported by a external search firm and chaired by Bonnie Ferri, vice provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Development.
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"Theatre Without Drama: In Search of a French Tradition"
September 19, 2019, 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Location: Swann 115
Talk by writer, Amin Erfani
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European Security after the INF
September 20, 2019, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Bill Moore Student Success Center President's Suites C&D
With experience as the Senior Civilian Representative of the Secretary of Defense in Europe and as the Defense Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2010 to 2017, Mr. Bell offers a unique perspective on the prospects of security in Europe following the suspension of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
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AGSC Tuesday Collaboratorium: Education for Sustainable Development - Global and Cross-Cultural Perspectives and Best Practices
September 24, 2019, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Collaboratorium with School of Modern Languages faculty on on Education for Sustainable Development
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Global Climate Action Symposium: European Climate Diplomacy Week
September 27, 2019, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, 422 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
GET INSPIRED by leaders in arts, science, business, and industry. LEND YOUR VOICE during interactive discussions. CELEBRATE the power of global student leaders. European Climate Diplomacy Week is a global event initiated by diplomatic missions in over 30 countries around the world. This year's goal is to elevate students engaged in climate action. Featuring Georgia Tech student panelists and global student leaders from the "Fridays for Future" project.
Co-organized and co-hosted by the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), Center for European and Transatlantic Studies (CETS), and Center for International Strategy, Technology, & Policy (CISTP), along with other Georgia Tech units and six European Consulates.
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Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC) Meet & Greet
October 2, 2019, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Meet & Greet reception for GeorgiaTech and GSU faculty, students, and staff
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German Day
October 10, 2019, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Stephen C. Hall Building, Room 102
"German Studies in a Globalized World”
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AGSC Tuesday Collaboratorium: Lunch with a Member of the Atlanta Consular Corps
October 22, 2019, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Collaboratorium and Lunch with a Member of the Atlanta Consular Corps
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AGSC Tuesday Collaboratorium: Innovations in Research & Pedagogy - Global Languages, Cultures, and Technologies (GLACT)
November 12, 2019, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Collaboratorium with Global Languages, Cultures, and Technologies (GLACT) Fellows
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AGSC Tuesday Collaboratorium: Lunch with a Member of the Atlanta Consular Corps
November 19, 2019, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Collaboratorium and Lunch with a Member of the Atlanta Consular Corps