New softball complex approved
At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Board of Regents approved
a new women’s softball complex for Georgia Tech,
to be located on the parking lot adjacent to the O’Keefe
Building. The cost will be roughly $5 million, funded
from the Georgia Tech Foundation. Located off-campus
on 14th Street, the current women’s softball field
is on property that is under contract for sale.
Construction on the new a regulation field, dugouts,
batting cages and seating for 500 spectators, will begin
the first of the year at the earliest, according to
Facilities Project Manager Gary Petherick, with a planned
completion in time for the 2009 season. Staff who currently
park at O’Keefe will be relocated to the Alexander
Memorial Coliseum lot.
Energy leaders meet at Tech
The Strategic Energy Institute presents “Energy
Balance: The Intersection of Technology, Policy and
Economics,” Oct. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in
the Global Learning Center. Comprised of industry leaders,
panels will discuss energy-related issues such as biofuels,
carbon management and power generation, as well as current
policies and real-world applications. For more information,
visit www.energy.gatech.edu.
Street closure dated
Fifth Street will be closed Nov. 5–7 from Cherry
Street to Fowler Street, as contractors will install
the conduit and communications vault beneath the road.
This construction is part of the ongoing Fifth Street
Streetscape project. The Klaus parking deck can be accessed
while driving east on Ferst Drive from Atlantic Drive.
Take your shot
Flu shots will be available to faculty and staff for
$15 at Stamps Health Services Oct. 30 and 31. Either
pre-pay in person or call 404-894-1420 from 10 a.m.
to noon through Oct. 25 to schedule an appointment.
For more information, visit www.health.gatech.edu.
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