While Atlanta Pride Month takes place in October, Pride Month is celebrated in June nationwide. At Tech, the LGBTQIA Resource Center invites the community to engage in thoughtful discussions and join them for events around campus and Atlanta.
Atlanta Dream Pride Night
When: Sunday, June 2, 3 p.m.
Where: Gateway Center Arena
Join theLGBTQIA Resource Center staff to tip off Pride Month with the Atlanta Dream. The night will include basketball, music, giveaways, and Pride-themed entertainment and decor.
The Center will hold space on its Instagrampage to remember the victims killed on June 12, 2016, at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Pride Day at Six Flags
When: Friday, June 14, 1 – 8 p.m.
Where: Six Flags Over Georgia
Ride for PrideatSix Flags Over Georgia. Limited tickets are available and will be offered on a first-come,-first-served basis. Space is limited. RSVP to claim your free ticket.
Pride Trivia
When: Thursday, June 13, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Rafael Bras Meeting Room, John Lewis Student Center
Test your knowledge of LGBTQ+ history, pop culture, and iconic figures while enjoying lunch.
Join the Center and Pride ERG for an iced coffee break at the Reck Garage near the John Lewis Student Center. Institute Communications will provide professional photos with the Ramblin’ Wreck and group photos.
MLK Bulletin Board Contest Display and Judging GT Residence Halls
This residence hall-wide competition will be designed to give students an opportunity to research and then display information related to MLK through his life and his legacy. Winners will be displayed at the “Sunday” Supper and the Student Celebration. Judges will be from Housing and Residence Life Staff, MLK Celebration Student Leaders, and Select MLK Celebration Committee Members. Judging will occur on January 10, 2024.
King Holiday Observance Kick-off Reception 5:30 p.m. The King Center Freedom Hall Atrium
The Kick-Off Reception is the opening event for the 2024 King Holiday Observance and is an invitation to the public to join us in celebrating and commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All are invited to this gathering and celebration of the 2024 King Holiday Observance.
Beloved Community Global Summit 10 a.m. The King Center Virtual & In-Person
The 2024 Summit will include panel discussions, interviews, 10–15-minute Summit talks, and innovative video presentations, all focused on examining and arriving at solutions about how we can shift the cultural climate in various areas of society. Guest influencers, artists, civic leaders, activists, and concerned global community members will discuss and share action steps for shifting individually and internally, collectively and civically, and relationally and restoratively.
Georgia Tech Focus Program Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Focus is one of the nation’s premier programs for raising awareness of graduate education among the brightest, traditionally underrepresented minority students.
Beloved Community Global Youth Summit 10 a.m. Virtual & In-Person
The 2024 Beloved Community Global Youth Summit is a convening of emergent global youth leaders and activists who will explore how youth can engage Kingian Nonviolence to shift the cultural climate in art and entertainment, legislatively, on social media, in schools, concerning our environment, and in thinking and ideation.
The 2024 Youth Summit will include a panel discussion, performances, group exercises, 10–15-minute Summit talks, and innovative video presentations, all focused on examining and arriving at solutions about how we can shift the cultural climate with Kingian Nonviolence.
The purpose of the Beloved Community Teach-In is to educate K-12 students about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s legacies and to champion the completion of their unfinished work. Our goal is to establish an annual day of action and advocacy for creating the Beloved Community. The King Center has educators, trainers, lesson plans, and other resources for facilitating Teach-In discussions. In keeping with the theme, K-12 lesson plans for the 2024 Teach-In will reinforce the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to not only be positive contributors to the creation of the Beloved Community but also to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.
Annually, The King Center in Atlanta leads the nation-wide observance of the national holiday commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the marquee programs of The King Center’s holiday experiences is the Beloved Community Awards (formerly The Salute to Greatness Awards). The Beloved Community Awards recognize national and international individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in leadership, pursue social justice, and who are helping to create the Beloved Community, as envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service 10 a.m. Ebenezer Baptist Church Virtual & In-Person
The culminating program for the week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy is the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service. This event will be live-streamed on Monday, January 15, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST on multiple platforms, including Facebook and thekingcenter.org, as well as televised on Fox 5 Atlanta.
During Georgia Tech’s annual MLK Day of Service, which honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., participants will serve in teams and participate in service projects with metro Atlanta community partners.
13th Annual MLK Lecture featuring Maya Wiley 3 p.m. John Lewis Student Center Atlantic Theater
Join us for the annual MLK Lecture featuring Maya Wiley, lawyer, professor, and civil rights activist. Given the social and political challenges that characterize our contemporary global communities, Maya will share her thoughts and ideas as to how we may achieve the ideals espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Beloved Community.”
John Lewis: Good Trouble Movie Night and Discussion 6 p.m. John Lewis Student Center Atlantic Theater
The John Lewis Student Leadership Pathways is dedicated to cultivating visionary and ethical leaders who are empowered to inspire positive change in their communities and beyond. Pathway students and the Georgia Tech community are invited to engage in a discussion and the viewing of John Lewis’s Movie Good Trouble.
You are cordially invited to join us for the 15th Annual Diversity Symposium “This Land before Georgia Tech: Exploration of Indigenous Histories and Knowledge”
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Georgia Tech Global Learning Center | Room 236
Join Georgia Tech community members participating in the 15th annual Diversity Symposium hosted by Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This year’s symposium will explore indigenous histories and knowledge of the land we live and work on today. The symposium, spanning multiple enlightening sessions, will bring together leaders, scholars, and activists to honor the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures and wisdom, and foster a future built on shared understanding and collaboration.
Speakers and session descriptions are being announced throughout the coming weeks with several already announced, but we encourage you to add the event to your calendar and subscribe to our newsletter so you will be among the first to know when more information becomes available.
Steven Lim is the CEO and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment.
He’s formerly a chemical engineer who worked at Procter & Gamble and then transitioned his way into entertainment working his way to Executive Producer at BuzzFeed. He created and hosted BuzzFeed’s biggest food show, “Worth It,” which is a three-time Streamy Award winner and one-time Webby Award winner.
Special thanks to the Georgia Tech Asian American Student Association (AASA).
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation has partnered with ExxonMobil for the past eleven years for this fellowship opportunity.
2023 ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship Program
ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students nationwide with a passion for Engineering and Science.
Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil professional to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.
Fellowship Components The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person), an exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities, and a $1,000 educational grant. In addition, the possibility exists to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successfully completing the Fellowship.
Fellowship Requirements This opportunity is highly competitive and open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university. Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority: · Civil Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Computer Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Geoscience · Material Science and Engineering · Mechanical Engineering
Applicants with these majors will also be considered: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.
Other Requirements: · Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above · Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher · Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the U.S. Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or right to work.
What can you expect in the session? 1) Relaxation through the breath 2) Insights into the nature of mind and power of senses 3) Guided meditation 4) Question & answer session
Invitation to Register: DEI Education Trainings and Workshops for Faculty and Staff in Spring 2023
To better align with Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, IDEI will be offering a variety of trainings and workshops throughout the year for staff, as well as other academic and research faculty. These workshops will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics such as implicit bias, intergroup dialogue techniques, and microaggressions, among others.
All workshops require registration. If you are a tenured/tenure-track faculty member participating in search and evaluation processes but have not taken the implicit bias workshop since Spring 2020, please register for an ADVANCE workshop here, or sign up to attend the Implicit Bias and Search Committees training.
Brave Dialogues
This 90-minute workshop introduces participants to Intergroup Dialogue and the Brave Spaces framework. Participants will learn more about multipartial facilitation strategies and ways to create dialogue across differences.
Wednesday, February 1, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 14, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (In Person)
Thursday, April 20, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Virtual)
For the Greater Good
This 90-minute workshop creates a space for participants to reflect on their social identities and the intersection of identities. Participants will leave with an understanding of the terms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Georgia Tech’s strategic priorities.
Tuesday, January 24, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Virtual)
Thursday, February 16, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Virtual)
Monday, March 6, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 12, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Virtual)
Implicit Bias and Search Committees
This 90-minute workshop is geared toward research faculty, instructional faculty, academic professionals, and other staff members serving on search, hiring, and promotion committees. These workshops aim to increase awareness of the impact of implicit bias, understand the impacts bias can have on hiring, and learn strategies to mitigate bias.
Thursday, January 19, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 7, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 1, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 4, 1:00 – 2:30 pm (In Person)
Implicit Bias and Workplace Dynamics
This 90-minute workshop is geared toward staff, research faculty, instructional faculty, academic professionals, and other members of the GT community to learn more about how implicit bias impacts workplace dynamics, such as performance reviews, office tasks, and an inclusive environment.
Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Virtual)
Addressing Microaggressions
This 90-minute workshop is open to faculty, staff, and students to learn about microaggressions and strategies to address them. These workshops aim to increase awareness of the impact of microaggressions and enhance interpersonal dialogue skills to address microaggressions.
What can you expect in the session?