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Georgia Tech History & Culture
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• Who are we?
• Current students
• Through Student Alumni Association:
• Direct connection the to the traditions and
history of Georgia Tech
• Connects with former students that have
been in your shoes!
• Hosts alumni connection events and spirit
days
Understanding the Future, Connected to the Past
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What is the Student Alumni Association?
• Largest organization on campus
• Supported by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association
• 150,000+ alumni in our network!
• Connects students with alumni, the Atlanta community, and the Institute
• Foster philanthropic support for the Institute
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Why should I join SAA?
• Access to networking events and professional development series
• Benefits• Campus Involvement• Start giving back to
Georgia Tech
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How do I join SAA?
• Register online at www.gtsaa.com
• Save the Date: August 27th, 2020
• Virtual events to connect with alumni and instill pride
• Follow us on social media: @gatechsaa
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What do you think of when you hear the word "TRADITION" on a college campus?
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How do you think you show SPIRIT and PRIDE in your university?
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• Founded on Oct. 13th 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology
• First class of 84 students started Oct. 1888
• 1948: name changed to Georgia Institute of Technology
• 1952: Women students admitted• 1961: first university in the Deep South
to admit African -American students without a court order
• Motto: Progress and Service
Georgia Tech History
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Traditions at Tech
• 1930 Ford Model A Sport coupe
• Leads football team onto the field
• First-year students are forbidden from touching the Reck
The Ramblin’ Reck
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George P. Burdell• Fictitious GT student
created by William Edgar “Ed” Smith in 1927
• GPB has received all undergraduate degrees at GT, served in the military, served on the Board of Directors for MAD Magazine, among others
• Keep his name alive by playing a prank with GPB at home on friends and family!
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THWg!
• Attend a GT vs uga game• Clean, old-fashioned hate
• What’s the good word?
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Take Part in Virtual Traditions!We may be missing from campus this summer, but you can still log some of our favorite traditions and share on our social media!
• Deck Out In the White and Gold• Bob to the Budweiser Song• Sing the Fight Song• Play a prank on a family member or roommate with George P. Burdell
Tag us in your photos!
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Tradition Keepers Program
• Memento of your time and experiences!
• Bridge the gap between current and future alumni
• TK Medallion at Graduation
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Tradition Keepers Achievement Levels
• Level 1: 10 Traditions- GT Tradition Keepers Lapel Pin
• Level 2: 20 Traditions- Special Tradition Keepers Photo Card
• Level 3: 28 Traditions-Tradition Keepers Medallion
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Start today!
Download the App! • App Store or the Google Play
Store• Login with your Georgia Tech
credentials• To submit a tradition, click on
the traditions square and choose which tradition you are completing
• Take a picture or upload one from your gallery and you are one step closer to becoming a Tradition Keeper!
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Upcoming Events
We are still having events! Just virtually!
Go to gtsaa.com or follow us @gatechsaa for more information, registrations, and additional events