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Until I went through it myself, I didn’t fully appreciate how move-in day can be as meaningful and emotional for parents and families as it is exciting for students.
To be able to celebrate 250 years of democracy like we did earlier this month is no small feat. Congratulations are in order — to all of us and to the generations of Americans before us who were responsible for ensuring that a government of the people, by the people, and for the people not only survives but grows stronger! Congratulations are also due to generations of Yellow Jackets who, in various unique ways, played a vital part in the history of the United States.
A couple of weeks ago, I embarked on my fifth summer tour as president. Alongside Beth, faculty, and fellow Institute leaders, I had the wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the impact Georgia Tech has on communities and industries across the state and learn how we can do even more. Over the course of three days, we traveled 730 miles to attend 15 events in 10 towns — from the Fall Line to the North Georgia mountains, and from historic downtowns to mines, farms, and factories.
Back in 1960, Kenneth Grundborg earned his bachelor’s in civil engineering from Georgia Tech, but the Army called before he could walk at Commencement. Instead of donning a cap and gown, the ROTC cadet put on his uniform and was soon sent to Korea. Following his deployment, he came back to Tech and earned his master’s — but once again, the Army rang, and he was on his way to Vietnam by the time his fellow graduates were celebrating on stage at the Fox Theatre. He never got to walk — until now.
