The Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board is reaching out to both students and faculty to attend a field trip to the Atlanta High Museum of Art!

On March 9, 2016 the Board of Regents approved a revision to Board of Regents policies related to the Core Curriculum.

FALL 2016
HTS 3823: Special Topics Course - Health Inequality
T/Th 12:05 - 1:25 pm
Professor Jennifer Singh PhD, MPH -jennifer.singh@hsoc.gatech.edu

This course is designed to investigate social conditions such as poverty, social isolation, and segregation as well as ascribed characteristics of gender and race that are predictive of a battery of contemporary chronic diseases and causes of premature death. Topics will cover health inequalities in the U.S., selective global perspectives, and policy efforts to eliminate health inequalities. Intended to be far more than a simple lecture course, the class will provide students with numerous opportunities to deeply engage with the course material through response memos, small group discussions, conversations with experts on course topics, and an independent (group) research project. This course qualifies as an elective for the Health, Medicine and Society (HMS) Minor in the School of History and Sociology.

Contact: jennifer.singh@hsoc.gatech.edu

This year’s Somers Lecture at Georgia State University will be presented by Corey Robin, who writes on the history of conservatism. He will speak on the topic: “What Clarence Thomas Sees in Capitalism.” This is scheduled for Friday April 8, 3.30 pm, in the History Department, 25 Park Place, room 2150. Click here for flier.

The ACC InVenture Prize will be held Wednesday, April 6 at 8 pm in the Ferst Center for the Arts. Request your free tickets here.

The Society of Georgia Archivists (SGA) was established in 1969 to foster a community of archivists, librarians, historians, educators, and museum and historical agency personnel in the state of Georgia and the southeast. SGA fosters and supports the archival community by advocating for professionals, collections, and repositories; encouraging diversity in the field; promoting education and professional development; and advancing scholarly research and innovation through the publication of our journal, Provenance.




SGA is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to learn more about the field of archives by offering educational events, networking, and career development activities. Membership in SGA also provides a solid connection to information about current archival and historical trends and issues as well as opportunities to associate with and learn from leading individuals in the field.

Membership for full-time students is only $10 annually. Benefits of membership include discounted annual meeting and workshop fees, access to the SGA listserv and online job postings, SGA's Mentoring Program, as well as subscriptions to the SGA publications Provenance and the SGA Newsletter.

The HSOC librarian, Bruce Henson, will have weekly office hours on Thursday, March 10th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  He will be in room 304, Old CE. He is available to assist with any research and information needs you have.

If these hours are not convenient for you please email or call Bruce Henson and you can set-up an appointment to meet individually.


Contact Information:
Bruce Henson
Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services
Georgia Tech Library & Information Center
Atlanta Ga 30332-0900

404-894-1390
bruce.henson@library.gatech.edu
http://www.library.gatech.edu/research_help/librarians/henson.php

Tuesday, April 5th at 4pm.

The Fulbright Student Association at Georgia Technology is pleased to invite you to the 3rd Annual Southeastern Fulbright Symposium. Join us for an exciting day of listening to prominent speakers, participating in enriching discussions, and building new friendships over lunch. Fulbrighters from Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and some nearby states are expected to join us at the Symposium.

11:00am - 6:30pm
Bill Moore Student Success Center

This event is open to all Georgia Tech students. Limited seats.
RSVP at https://goo.gl/1Z92V2.

GE and the Center for Career Discovery and Development (C2D2) bring you lunch speaker Katherine Maxwell of General Electric (GE), who will share the tips, tricks, and general knowledge she wishes she had known when she was launching her career. Thursday, 7 April, 11:00-12:00, Student Success Center, President's Suite A. Students should RSVP to r.south@gatech.edu and indicate if they prefer a vegetarian meal. 

While the plight of the so-called “comfort women” has long been seen as a Korean issue, it is simultaneously a broader matter concerning historical justice, human rights, and peace in East Asia. Three experts share information on how the "comfort women’s" long struggle for justice has been received by the public in Korea, China, and Japan. Participants will theorize possible resolutions that could honor the victims, promote the value of human rights, and facilitate cooperation among the three countries.

Ethics, Epidemics, and Education: Public Health and the Federal Government

A Symposium at the National Archives at Atlanta
Saturday, September 17, 2016

The Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy invites students to address these questions and many more. The program is the only one in the US that combines bioethics and science policy to truly prepare students to address the societal impact of advances in the biosciences, medicine, and technology.

Students explore cutting-edge developments in such fields as genomics and neuroscience and how scientific advances impact law and policy. Each student works with a mentor throughout the program to create an individualized academic experience.

Please join us to learn more about the MA on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at noon (EST), for an online information session featuring Science & Society Director Nita Farahany, PhD, JD. The session will explore the MA curriculum, concentrations, practicum opportunities, admissions, financial aid, and the unique and individualized student experience.

RSVP for the online session.

If you love science and are fascinated by how it changes – and is changed by – society, we invite you to apply to the Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy.

The International Human Trafficking Institute (IHTI) invites students and youth activists to Atlanta, the think tank of the American Civil Rights Movement, for a Summer Teach-In, on how to plan, strategize, and ignite an activist movement on campus.


IHTI will host a two-day session (July 22-23) at The Center for Civil and Human Rights designed for students who wish to organize their peers for social change engagement. While the focus is student engagement to end human trafficking, these strategies and principles may be applied toward addressing any social injustice.

For more information: http://theihti.org/
Deadline is April 15th

DEADLINE: All proposals must be received no later than April 1, 2016.

The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The Center, named for the late Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Since 1978, the Congressional Research Grants program has invested more than $998,026 to support over 451 projects.

Ivan Allen Shadow Day is quickly approaching (Friday, April 1st) and student volunteers are still needed for the event! Volunteers only need an hour or more of free time on Friday and will be asked to give tours, mingle with students, or bring students to class. Shadow Day is such a rewarding experience and a great way to show prospective students around campus.

10-month Masters of Management Studies program at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management: 

Come to the Student Center Ballroom from 11-1pm on Tuesday, March 29th for Take-A-Prof!
SPSC is hosting a Harry Potter themed trivia night. There will be Italian food and some wizard-themed goodies! Get to know the GA Tech faculty and staff while also showing off your wizarding knowledge.

Tickets are available here!

Internship opportunity available for ALIS, HTS, IAML, INTA, and all pre-teach students.

Since 2012, Gilder Lehrman has awarded fifteen of the best and brightest American History and American Studies college juniors and seniors to spend five days in New York City to participate in meetings with eminent scholars, experience behind-the-scenes tours of historic archives, and enjoy a celebratory dinner in their honor.
Applications are due by April 15, but the deadline can be extended to accommodate for transcripts and letters of recommendation.

PRE-TEACHING SUMMER 2016 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – APPLY NOW!

The following Pre-Teaching internship opportunities are accepting applications now for summer 2016. Look for more opportunities to come!

Duke Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) Summer 2016
Spots are filled on a rolling basis/as applications come in.

Breakthrough Atlanta Summer 2016
Deadlines: early decision = April 1, 2016; regular decision = May 13, 2016

We are still accepting applications for our summer 2016 field school, the San Gemini Preservation Studies Program, now in its 18th year, dedicated to the preservation of cultural heritage and offering students the opportunity to study and travel in Italy. As there are still places available, our deadline for applications has been extended to April 15, 2016. Click read more below to learn more.

Passionate about Human Rights and Social Justice?
Intern with a Grassroots NGO in Tajikistan!

Interested in aiding refugees? Promoting free speech issues? Empowering women entrepreneurs? America's Unofficial Ambassadors is excited to announce NEW NGO placements in Tajikistan! These summer internships are designed for students and professionals looking to gain experience in human rights, social justice, and humanitarian aid. Summer internship applications are due March 25th. Click read more below to learn about these opportunities: 

The following internships are unpaid/volunteer positions.

- When: March 31, 2016 from 11 AM to 12 PM
- Where: Student Center, Press Rooms A & B

There are many things to weigh when considering an offer. Type of work, challenge, opportunity for advancement, salary, benefits, location and the company culture are the primary areas for consideration and concern.

Students & Alumni Meet Employers Live online in a Virtual Event
Recruit Jobseekers from 27 SEC & ACC Universities (List Here)

Free for Students & Alumni across All Majors & Degrees to Attend

Do you like math/science/tutoring? Do you like kids? Do you like creating innovative models/activities? Do you like volunteering in a hospital environment?

Check out the BME HealthReach March 31 at 11:00 in Marcus Nanotechnology Building Room 1116.

For more information about HealthReach, click here.

The Gilman International Scholarship aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by offering awards to U.S. undergrads who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. OIE and past Gilman Recipients will be hosting a Gilman Workshop to give information about the program and tips on how to craft a competitive application on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 11am-12pm in Student Center #292. We hope to see you there! For more information on the Gilman Scholarship, please go here.

Please join OIE for a scholarship information session that will discuss OIE Administered Scholarships, national scholarships, and tips and tricks for crafting a competitive application. The next Scholarship Information Sessions will happen on 3/29/16 at 11am in Student Center #301. Please also remember that the OIE Administered Scholarship Application is open! The next application deadline is April 1, 2016. Students should apply online and are encouraged to apply early! If students have questions or concerns, please email: scholarships@oie.gatech.edu.

On Thursday, March 10, the annual Career, Research, and Innovation Development Conference (CRIDC) poster competition took place in the Georgia Tech Student Center. At the conference, the winners of the fourth annual Ivan Allen College Graduate Student Paper Competition and Conference were announced during the conference’s awards ceremony. The paper conference increases in number every year and graduate students from a variety of programs within the College present research at the conference.

PhD student in the School of History and Sociology Rebecca Watts Hull successfully completed and passed her comprehensive exams recently. Congratulations Rebecca!

Tuesday, April 5, 4pm: WST Distinguished Lecture (Co-sponsored with the College of Engineering) by Dr. April S. Brown, John Cocke Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University: "’Competition or Collaboration?’: Impact on the Participation and Success of Women in Science and Engineering." Clary Theatre, Bill Moore Success Center. Reception following lecture. RSVP to mary.fox@pubpolicy.gatech.edu.

Thursday, March 17, 4pm: "Gender Mainstreaming in Higher Education in Africa," a talk by Catherine Guma, Fulbright Scholar and guest instructor at Clark Atlanta University. Co-sponsored with IAC Dean’s Office and Women’s Resource Center. Gordy Room, Wardlaw, with refreshments.

By the end of the spring semester, students using Zimbra (also known as MyGaTech) for email, calendar, and contact purposes will need to choose a substitute. Zimbra will not be available after June 30, 2016.

Wednesday March 16th is the last day to drop individual courses or withdraw from school with "W" grades in all courses and receive a refund. It is also the deadline for changing grade mode from pass/fail to letter grade or vice versa.

Deadline 4:00 pm ET
www.registrar.gatech.edu/registration/withdrawal.php

Solidarity Ignite is a nonprofit which brings students from across the country together to focus on social justice issues on their campuses and get trained in concrete organizing skills to advance these efforts.

Students are encouraged to participate in the annual Ideas to Serve Competition. If you are a student working on projects (class related or personal) that address social or environmental problems in the community or around the globe this is a great opportunity to get mentoring, feedback, and prize money to move your idea to the next phase. It is also a great differentiator for your resume and a great way to expand your networks.

HTS Major Ambar Johnson recently delivered a TED Talk at Georgia Tech's "TECHx: A Student Speaker Series". See what she had to say by clicking here.

Georgia Tech Pre-Law and the Georgia State College of Law Intellectual Property Legal Society have partnered to offer Tech students a special opportunity. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

The Ivan Allen College Office of Enrollment & Student Affairs is looking for summer and fall interns! Attached are the flyers advertising each of the positions available. Please note that not every position is offered each semester.

Summer
Student Affairs Intern
Event Coordinator & Marketing Intern

Conversations at The Carter Center: The Power of Information

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

As a part of the JCI Foundation’s mission to help young women achieve greatness in their lives through positive mentorship, education, and sport, The Judson Women’s Leadership Conference was created. It aims to help young women, entering or already in the workforce, achieve greatness in their lives by providing insight and tools which will help them become leaders in their respective fields.

Wednesday, March 30
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Student Services (Flag) Building Room 117

An overview about Student Veterans at Georgia Tech. Topics for discussion include: life in the military, transitioning from military to civilian and college life, acceptance and challenges on campus. Sponsored by the Veteran’s Resource Center.

Tuesday, March 29
5:00 – 6:30 PM, Ferst Center for the Arts Westbrook Gallery

Panelists: Rigoberto Hernandez PhD – Chemistry & Biochemistry, Diley Hernandez PhD – CEISMC, Osvaldo Cleger PhD – Modern Languages & Michaelanne Dye, Doctoral Candidate – Human Centered Computing

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Student Center Peachtree

THE SKIN I'M IN: HEALING, REDEMPTION & ATONEMENT ACROSS THE SKIN COLOR DIVIDE™

In this powerfully transformative "keeping it real" dialogue, participants discuss "colorism," as something to emerge from rather than a phenomenon to continuously perpetrate. The knots in participants' stomachs are loosened as they learn to reject the politics of hue and embrace their own unique array of beauty in the face of society's distorted messaging. Facilitators: Chery D. Cofield – Director of Inclusion & Engagement, Institute Diversity and Stephanie Ray – Associate Dean/Director of Student Diversity Programs

Thursday, March 17,4:00 PM, Wardlaw, Gordy Room

Catherine Guma, Fulbright Scholar and guest instructor at Clark Atlanta University. Co-sponsored by the GT Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology (WST), Ivan Allen College Dean’s Office, and the Women’s Resource Center.

The Ivan Allen College is currently gathering student employment data through our Professional Experiences Survey. Student participation in this survey is essential for development of appropriate employer relationships and marketing to prospective students.

Sports Shorts Program
7 pm Monday, March 14, 2016 @ Student Center Theater
SST Sports Shorts Program

Free and Open to the Public
The Sports Shorts program is curated by Georgia Tech professor Gregory Zinman and features several brief sports-related films. Topics range from recreational drug use in sport to parody of sport celebrity to inspirational stories—and more. *Note: The schedule below may change slightly based upon film availability.

Students are critical in building an inclusive community on-campus. This highly interactive and engaging training will expand students’ skills regarding the concept and ideal of social justice – including terminology, definitions, and action planning. Participants will explore their own identifies and acknowledge systems which are barriers to social justice. This session is limited to 25 students.