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Georgia Institute of Technology
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, First Floor
Rooms 103 & 112
Atlanta, GA 30332-0260
(404) 894-3320
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CAMPUS CALENDAR & EVENTS:   November 11, 2009

TODAY

Learn Web Design for Accessibility

Student's preference
Online

This online course, created by Georgia Tech’s Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, offers up-to-date information for web designers on creating sites that are accessible to people disabilities.

Good Urbanism 101

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
AGL Building, Ten Peachtree Place

Join the Georgia Conservancy’s Growth Management Program and Georgia Tech professors David Green, Richard Dagenhart, and Doug Allen to learn about urban design and how different professions can collaborate to improve the city of Atlanta and its region.

Marcel Breuer Design and Architecture

Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Museum of Design Atlanta

As a designer and architect, Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) is one of the most influential and important designers of the 20th century.

DramaTech Theater - “Twelfth Night"

8:00 PM
DramaTech Theater

A young woman Viola, is separated at sea from her beloved twin brother and tossed upon the shores of the magical kingdom of Illyria. She disguises herself as a man and is drafted by Duke Orsino to woo the stubborn Lady Olivia. Romantic havoc ensues when O

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series-No Seminar due to AIChE Annual Meeting

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
M Building/G011

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series

ECE 8010 Graduate Research Seminar

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Van Leer Building Auditorium (Room W200)

This seminar covers ECE-related research projects, centers, and other activities at Georgia Tech.

Elliott Sclar / World Town Planning Day

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

The Policy Network as a Strategic Planning Tool: A New Approach to Urban Planning in the Global South

Ciena Innovation Lab

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Walkway between the Klaus and Van Leer Buildings





Stop by the Ciena Innovation Lab and speak with a recruiter or engineer about careers with Ciena.



We value innovation and our employees. A career at Ciena is unique and offers you an opportunity to develop and hone your skills, enhance y

How to Get Published in Scientific Journals

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
IBB 1128

Come learn how to get published in scientific journals. Anthony Newman is the Publisher responsible for Nineteen Elsevier Journals in the areas of Biotechnology, Applied Biochemistry, Free Radicals in Medicine and Metabolic Engineering.

(09-1111) Anthony Newman, Elsevier Publishing

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
IBB 1128

Anthony Newman, Elsevier Publishing

How to get published in scientific journals

UPCOMING

Military Logistics

November 12, 2009   12:00 PM – 1:25 PM
IC 105

Military Logistics

GT Wind Ensemble and Concert Band

November 12, 2009   8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ferst Center for the Arts

Sphingosine 1-Phosphate (S1P) Receptor Selective Activation...

November 12, 2009   11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Whitaker 1103

NEW BME SEMINAR SERIES - Young Innovators in Biomedical Engineering.
Edward Botchwey, PhD, Biomedical Engineering & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia.

7th Annual GT-ORNL Conference on Bioinformatics

November 12, 2009   0:00 AM – 0:00 PM
GT Ferst Center

Georgia Tech continues the tradition of biennial International Conferences in Bioinformatics, bringing together leading, world-renowned researchers in genomics and bioinformatics to present recent advances in the field and to discuss open problems.

The 7th Georgia Tech-ORNL International Conference on Bioinformatics

November 12, 2009   8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Robert Ferst Center for the Arts

The 7th Georgia Tech-ORNL International Conference on Bioinformatics

Directional Dependence in Multivariate Distributions

November 12, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive classroom

Directional Dependence in Multivariate Distributions

GVU Brown Bag: Nicholas Lurie

November 12, 2009   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
TSRB 132

Listening and Helping Strangers in Online Forums

International Conference - Genome Biology & Bioinformatics

November 12, 2009   0:00 AM – 0:00 PM
Ferst Center - Georgia Tech

The 7th biennial Georgia Tech & Oak Ridge National Lab presents: International Conference - Genome Biology & Bioinformatics, November 12-14, 2009

The Awareness Project

November 12, 2009   8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet at the Galloway Cafe in the West Architecture Building. View the location map

Artist-in-residence Ruth Dusseault’s senior studio will open a campus-wide exhibition of site-specific installations on Friday, Nov. 6.

Professor Antu Murshid Seminar

November 13, 2009   3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Old CE, Room 204

Professor Antu Murshid from the University of Wisconsin will present “The growth effects of property rights: the role of finance.”

Making Meaningful Connections with Students

November 13, 2009   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Student Success Center Presidents Suite B

Shape a student’s GT experience! If you have an interest in working with students who live on campus in unique and creative ways that will enhance their Tech experience you should attend one session of this workshop!

Georgia Tech at SC09 Conference- Booth #132

November 14, 2009   10:00 AM – 5:00 pm
Portland, Oregon

At Booth 132 Georgia Tech will host presentations and video interviews with faculty experts on emerging high-performance computing projects and applications.

BC 50th Anniversary Gala

November 14, 2009   event postponed
event postponed

Gala planned for Nov. 14 will be postponed until Spring 2010.

Intro to Business Ethics

November 16, 2009   9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Room 203, Savant Building

Intro to Business Ethics will provide a general understanding of business ethics while also providing Georgia Tech resources as to ethical behavior.

Vince Voron: Coca-Cola Global Head of Industrial Design

November 16, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

Mr. Voron directs the design vision and provides leadership for all global beverage packaging and equipment form design from conception through commercialization.

General Motors Recruiting Information Session

November 16, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Manufacturing Research Disciplines Complex, Room 4211

Moving in a New Direction: General Motors
Recruiting Information Session

GM needs product design co-op and interns in 2010

Seeking mechanical engineering and electrical engineering undergraduates who will earn their degrees in 2011-2013


Pizza

Sonic Generator: The French-American Connection

November 16, 2009   8:00 PM
Georgia Tech Alumni House

Georgia Tech’s chamber music ensemble-in-residence, Sonic Generator, opens its 2009-2010 season with The French American Connection, exploring the connections between French and American musicians in their explorations of technology.

International Education Week

November 16, 2009   various times during the week
Various Events On Campus

Please Join us in celebrating cultures around the world. During International Education week you will have the opportunity to attend events engaging and learning about different cultures around the world.

International Education Week

November 16, 2009   8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Listed by event

International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the
U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote progr

Implementing Sustainability Innovation - Dr. Masaru Yarime

November 16, 2009   2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Student Success Center, Clary Theater

The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy present:
Dr. Masaru Yarime

"Implementing Sustainabiity Innovation: Corporate Strategy, Public Policy and Institutional Design"

Sino-US Relations

November 16, 2009   2:00 PM
Georgia Tech Student Center (Room 321)

A Roundtable with Dr. Susan Shirk presenting, “Sino-US Relations".

Susan Shirk is director of the University of California system-wide Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and professor of political science.

International Coffee Hour

November 16, 2009   6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
4th Street Apartments, South Lounge

International Coffee Hour

Coffee, culture & conversation amongst students with international interests. Come and enjoy this relaxed event, which will feature some interactive intercultural communication activities.

Georgia Tech Choral Fall Concert

November 17, 2009   7:30 PM
All Saints Episcopal Church

Georgia Tech Chorale, Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorus.

Valerio Olgiati: T. Gordon Little Lecture Series in Imagination

November 17, 2009   6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

Called by some the most important Swiss architect of his generation, Olgiati’s buildings have shot to prominence over the past few years for their intensity and precision. AIA Continuing Education Credits available.

Georgia Tech Faculty Present at SC09

November 17, 2009   Multiple times & dates
Portland, Oregon

Georgia Tech faculty are presenting several technical papers, posters, and at birds-of-a-feather sessions at SC09. Several faculty have taken leadership roles in the technical program as well.

COPE Open House

November 17, 2009   8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Klaus Bldg

First Annual Georgia Tech Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) Open House on November 17, 2009 on the Georgia Tech Campus


FIRST LEGO League Volunteer Information Session

November 17, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Klaus Building, Room 2448

This November 17 meeting is open to everyone interested in volunteering with the State of Georgia FIRST LEGO League Championship, to take place on January 23, 2010.

Dealing with North Korea’s Culture of Paranoia

November 17, 2009   11:00 AM
Wardlaw Building (Gordy Room)

Korea Initiative Roundtable featuring Ms. Merrily presenting, “Dealing with North Korea’s Culture of Paranoia".

The Transfer Learning Exploratory Graphical Models

November 17, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive classroom

The Transfer Learning Exploratory Graphical Models with Application in Alzheimer’s Disease

Passport on Wheels

November 17, 2009   11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Student Center, Room 343

Passport on Wheels

The United States Postal Service will be accepting applications for persons who would like to apply for a US passport.

Photo Contest Reception

November 17, 2009   1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Student Center, Piedmont Room

Photo Contest Reception

Showcase of photo contest entries and the announcement of the Annual OIE Photo Contest winners. Winners will be announced at 2PM.

Prestigious Scholarships Info Session

November 17, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Student Success Center Presidential Suite D

Come learn how you can compete for national awards. Students who are freshman through juniors who have a HIGH GPA are invited to learn about nationally prestigious scholarships.

Engaging Universities in African Development

November 17, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
TSRB Bldg. @Technology Square

The Georgia Tech Initiative for African Education and Development (GT-IDEA) proudly present an Afric@Tech speaker series program:

Engaging Universities in African Development

Panelists:
• Honorable Jennifer C. Jenkins
Honorary Consul, Republic

Boren Awards Webinars

November 17, 2009   2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
sign up online

Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to add an important international and language component to their educations.

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series-November 18, 2009

November 18, 2009   3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
M Building/G011

ChBE Fall 2009 Seminar Series

ECE 8010 Graduate Research Seminar

November 18, 2009   11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Van Leer Building Auditorium (Room W200)

This seminar covers ECE-related research projects, centers, and other activities at Georgia Tech.

NACADA Webinars Coming to GT!

November 18, 2009   2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
11/18 is in Klaus, Room 1116 (others TBA)

See below for a schedule of professional development webcasts for advisors.

Healthy Places Research Group- November Meeting

November 18, 2009   7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health Building, Room 721/29

Ciannat Howett, director of Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives, will describe the initiatives being taken by Emory University regarding sustainability and sustainability throughout Atlanta.

Ben Ledbetter: Graduate Program in Architecture Visiting Lecturer

November 18, 2009   6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Reinsch-Pierce Family Auditorium

Read about Ledbetter’s work at http://www.world-architects.com/index.php?seite=ny_profile_architekten_detail_us&system_id=14061

2009 Fall NANOFANS Forum

November 18, 2009   11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Marcus Nanotechnology Bldg., Georgia Tech

The goal for the forum is to connect the medical/life sciences/biology and nanotechnology communities. The purpose of this meeting is also to let the researchers in these biomedical/ life sciences areas know about the wide range of resources available for

Career Preparation for the Global Workplace

November 18, 2009   3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Student Center, Piedmont Room

Career Preparation for the Global Workplace

OIE is collaborating with Career Services to offer this workshop-style event. This session is designed for anyone who has studied abroad, is thinking about studying abroad, or is an international student at G

Lecture and Book Signing: Silicon Earth, by John Cressler

November 18, 2009   6:00 PM
Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble Bookstore

John D. Cressler, Ken Byers Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will give a lecture and sign copies of his new book, Silicon Earth: Introduction to the Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Revolution, at the Georgia Tech Barnes

Surf and Dive in Indonesia

November 18, 2009   6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Student Success Center Clary Theater

Surf and Dive in Indonesia
Indonesian Student Association Culture Break

Split Rank of Triangle and Quadrilateral Inequalities

November 18, 2009   12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Executive classroom

Split Rank of Triangle and Quadrilateral Inequalities

 

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