CoE Cares is Proud to Support Those Who Serve
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In recognition of Armed Services Day on May 18, CoE Cares would like to acknowledge past & present service members from the CoE community, including:
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- Dracy Blackwell, MSE, USAF
- Tom Fuller, ChBE, Navy
- Nicholas Gawdun, ME, Marines-reserve
- James Godard, MSE, USAF
- Ron Johnson, ISyE, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Dave Stoutamire, Dean’s Office, US Army
- Brad Satterfield, Dean’s Office, USMC-reserve
- Melissa Raine, ME, US Army
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We are also collecting items to send in care packages to family members of the CoE community who are currently deployed with the military, including:
- Quinton Wright II, Navy (Elizabeth Marshall, ChBE)
- Logan Watson (Alysia Watson, AE)
- Leiadra M. Baker, Army (Melissa Raine, ME)
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- Deodorant (men & women)
- Aftershave lotion
- Toothpaste
- Disposable razors
- Ankle socks (men & women)
- Cards/card games, books, crossword puzzles, word searches, sudoku, magazines
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- Lens cleaning cloths
- Candy/junk food that is shelf stable and travels well — gum, beef jerky, Propel powder, non-chocolate candy (Twizzlers, gummy candies), cookies, snack cakes
- Gourmet coffee
- Energy/protein bars
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COESCAC Updates — Functional Action Teams
Eme Anderson (BME) is the new COESCAC Chair. Many thanks to former Chair Robert Simon (CEE) for his service. COESCAC would also like to thank Tasha Torrence (ECE) and Ian Tumey (ChBE) for their service as they depart the council. Finally, COESCAC is welcoming two new members, Barbara Howard (ECE) and Michael Anderson (CEE).
In response to the breakout sessions at November’s Staff Engagement Day, CoE Functional Action Teams have been created. They have had their initial meetings and are on their way to effecting change for their respective functions.
You can listen to the keynote speech from AE alum Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld if you missed the November session or just need some inspiration!
As always COESCAC wants to hear from you — please email coescac@coe.gatech.edu with any questions or suggestions.
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Wellness Corner
Pet Therapy
Research shows pet therapy can reduce anxiety and lower blood pressure, among other benefits. Don't miss a chance to interact with some furry friends courtesy of Georgia Tech Health Initiatives.
April 12 // 11:00-12:30 // College of Computing
April 24 // 12:00-1:30 // Student Center 320
Employee Health Expo
May 14th, 10am-2pm, Student Center Ballroom
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Five Minutes Matter
We asked some CoE staff members what they could/would do in five minutes to make Georgia Tech or the College a better place. Here are some of their suggestions:
“Let co-workers, former co-workers, bosses, know how they positively impact/impacted my career!” – Lisa Cox, HR Representative, ISyE
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“I would contact a fellow CoE team member I haven’t talked to in a while to catch up, get more information about what they do at GT, and see how my service at GT has an impact on their work.” – JJ Martino, IT Support Professional Leader, ME
“Compliment someone on a job well done.” – Ashlee Gardner, Communications Manager, ECE
“Put yourself in the other person’s shoes and ask: What do you need/want done? How fast do you need/want done? How much would it help others, and you, based on what is needed/wanted done?” – Angelica Remolina, Engineering & Scientific Application Portfolio Manager, CoE Dean’s Office
“Greet everyone as if they are your best friend!! SMILE, it may seem corny but it can change someone else’s outlook for the day. People often forget that our positive and negative emotions are pushed out, like waves. In turn, these impact others we don’t know. See someone lost, help get them to the place they need. Even if it means you have to walk them to the location. In the theme of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, remember how difficult it is to find a new place.” – Rudy Paratchek, Program Support Coordinator, ISyE
"I would stop by a coworker’s office to extend praise and/or a friendly greeting, keep an open door policy, or volunteer my time." – Scarlett Earley, Sr. Development Assistant, BME
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Valentine's Day Contest — Answers and Winners
Kristen Roberts (ECE) correctly matched all photos in the February issue and won the drawing for lunch with the Dean. Congrats Kristen!
The correct answers were: A) Highland Bakery, B) Starbucks, C) Dunkin' Donuts, D) Auntie Anne's, and E) TGM Bagel and Tech Square Canteen.
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Pet Supply Drive — Thank You!
We had great success with the February supply drive benefiting the Lifeline Animal Project and Georgia Tech's campus cats. Thank you to all who contributed.
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Service Anniversaries
Congratulations to all of our staff and faculty celebrating service anniversaries in March and April. Thank you for your commitment to Georgia Tech and the College of Engineering.
March
35 Years: Randal Abler, James Hamblen
30 Years: Krishan Ahuja
25 Years: Jerry Seitzman
20 Years: Howard Burnett, Tracie Dinkins, Juanita Freeman
15 Years: Yongtao Hu
10 Years: Kevin Guger, Henry Russell
1 Year: Senanu Adih, Harrison Crawford, Melissa Donahoe, Eric Foston, Kelsey Gulledge, Charles Lever Jr., Shawn McCalmon, Linda Mobley, Fallon Smith, Adam Steinberg, Christina Wessels
April
30 Years: Jackie Cox
25 Years: Guangxuan Zhu
20 Years: Andrew Haleblian
10 Years: Baratunde Cola, Bryan Davant, Svyatoslav Yorish
5 Years: Zhenglun Wei
1 Year: Ashraf Alattar, Kaushik Bhattacharyya, Nichelle Compton, Toccara Houston, Chiho Kim, Linda Kippner, Lynette McLeod, Randi Sloan, Sandra Turner, Andrew Yatsko
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