April 2012 Archives

The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

Special Events and Protocol Blog

Who could forget Humphrey Bogart’s famous last line in Casablanca? Bogart’s character Rick Blaine gave us so many memorable quotes within the 1942 romantic classic, but his final one resonates most with me in reference to both my personal and professional life. While planning events here at Georgia Tech, I am continually inspired by how the development of “beautiful friendships” can significantly impact the outcome of my events and the guests’ experiences.

Revitalize Your Annual Event

Special Events and Protocol Blog

The end of last week marked the culmination of three of our large annual events. While the general purpose and goals remain the same year after year, we strive to bring a new, fresh approach to each every spring, which I admit isn’t always easy. However, this year, we thought about a few new ideas to bring new vitality and life into traditional annual events.