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

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

Why should I join SAA?

• Access to networking events and professional development series

• Benefits• Campus Involvement• Start giving back to

Georgia Tech

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

What do you think of when you hear the word "TRADITION" on a college campus?

How do you think you show SPIRIT and PRIDE in your university?

• 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

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

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!

THWg!

• Attend a GT vs uga game• Clean, old-fashioned hate

• What’s the good word?

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!

Tradition Keepers Program

• Memento of your time and experiences!

• Bridge the gap between current and future alumni

• TK Medallion at Graduation

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

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!

Upcoming Events

We are still having events! Just virtually!

Go to gtsaa.com or follow us @gatechsaa for more information, registrations, and additional events