Special Events & Protocol Blog

24 weeks 1 day ago
Laura Pusateri
Special Events and Protocol Blog

At Georgia Tech, we are always focused on effectively promoting our events. One way of spreading the word that is sometimes overlooked is plasma screen promotion. The list below indicates the areas where you can post event information, along with the corresponding specifications for each.

 

25 weeks 2 days ago
Serena Wallace
Special Events and Protocol Blog

With Halloween officially complete, the holiday season is in full swing. It's a time for celebrating and gathering with friends, family and loved ones. It's also a time to test our table manners at all of the dinner functions we will attend or host.
 

26 weeks 17 hours ago
Laura Pusateri
Special Events and Protocol Blog

I’ve always been confused as to whether or not raffles can be conducted on campus. Some colleagues have cautioned that they shouldn’t be—per Institute policy—while others seem to raffle off items at all their events. So, if raffles are allowed, how do we obtain approval?
 

28 weeks 2 days ago
LaJauna Ellis
Special Events and Protocol Blog

For this edition, LaJauna Ellis sat down with Sgt. Hill of the Georgia Tech Police Department. Sgt. Hill assist faculty, students and staff across campus with the security side of special events.

28 weeks 2 days ago
Julie Fenger
Special Events and Protocol Blog

Given that it’s fall and we are in the “sport’s spirit,” we can’t forget our great friends at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and the wonderful event opportunities they offer. If you are looking for a space for an upcoming staff or department gathering, or hope to plan a meeting with a bit more fun and adventure, look no further than the CRC! Sara Warner, assistant director for Communications and Marketing at the CRC, shared some great information about how you can use the facility for your next successful event.

28 weeks 2 days ago
Serena Wallace
Special Events and Protocol Blog

The Georgia Tech campus comes alive on game days. From Bobby Dodd Stadium to the Campus Recreation Center, the campus is crowded with students, alumni, and fans of all ages parked outside for tailgating. Which brings us to two big concerns of hosting an event on a game day: crowds and parking.
 
 

28 weeks 2 days ago
Renee Brown
Special Events and Protocol Blog

Are you ready to plan a sports-related event that will always have a winning score? Well, let’s get started with a few tips and pointers to make this dream a reality. The first thing to consider is timing, so you can plan your event around a sport that’s in season or perhaps a particular sporting event.  
 

29 weeks 1 day ago
Serena Wallace
Special Events and Protocol Blog

As my event supply closet series continues, I want to discuss the hidden costs of items. We all clearly see the initial item cost but can forget to calculate the maintenance.

The hardest part of maintaining an event supply closet is upkeep of the items. It is possible to create a one-time budget entry to purchase an item, but no event item has only a one-time cost. Continued use translates into repair costs for general wear and tear.  

31 weeks 10 hours ago
Laura Pusateri
Special Events and Protocol Blog

Isaac Asimov said, “The only constant is change, continuing change, inevitable change” — and I couldn’t agree more. This year has brought about numerous changes in Special Events & Protocol, from a reorganization within our department to the various ways we coordinate our annual events. I enjoy change — it keeps me on my toes and often enables creativity and innovation; however, I’ve definitely learned some important lessons while navigating change along the way.

32 weeks 2 days ago
Serena Wallace
Special Events and Protocol Blog

 
One of the challenges that event planners across campus have mentioned is not having ready access to event supplies. To complicate matters, many of us are limited by budgets and storage space. For my next miniseries, I’ll discuss décor ideas that bend to a variety of budgets.