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Unraveling History: The Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill from Past to Present

2023-10-18 , Elsas, Nina Caltabiano , Henderson, Kirk , Thompson, Jody , Willkens, Danielle

An enlightening evening of exploration as we delve into the rich history of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill. This panel discussion, held in conjunction with the exhibit in the Library’s first-floor Price Gilbert Gallery, will shed light on the mill's significance, its symbiotic relationship with Georgia Tech, and its contemporary role as a unique educational resource. An iconic landmark looming over the history of both Georgia Tech and Atlanta, the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill stands as a testament to a bygone era and continues to influence the present. To fully grasp its significance as a symbol of Atlanta’s industrial prowess, we invite you to an engaging panel discussion featuring distinguished experts who will guide us through its past, its integration with Georgia Tech, and its relevance in modern education. After the panel, visitors are invited to explore the journey of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill from its beginnings as a cotton manufacturing powerhouse to its present-day significance in the exhibit. Discover the profound ways in which Georgia Tech and the mill have influenced each other, and witness how students are actively utilizing the mill's legacy to gain practical knowledge and insights in diverse fields.

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Approaching the limits of climate viability: Urban heat vulnerability in Atlanta and how to adapt

2023-10-04 , Stone, Brian

As our world grapples with the undeniable impacts of climate change, urban areas face unique challenges. Among them, the relentless rise in urban temperatures, often referred to as the "urban heat island effect," poses significant threats to the well-being of our communities. Stone, a leading authority in the field of climate science and urban planning, will shed light on the specific context of Atlanta, as recently highlighted in the article titled "Heat risk is growing. These are Atlanta's most vulnerable neighborhoods" in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Extension of Community: what it means to be sustainable in a digital world

2023-09-28 , Graves, Jordan , Griffin, Adira , Janicki, Sylvia , Krieger, Joel , Landesberg, Amy , Lewis, Matt , Longobardi, Pam , Parvin, Nassim , Romm, Stuart , Spence, Hunter , Talero, Mauricio , Treu, Hudson , Correa-Baena, Juan-Pablo , Bolen, Jeremy

Extension of Community: what it means to be sustainable in a digital world explores the intersection of science, technology and art, asking questions such as; How have our technological and digital developments helped and harmed us? How can we be more digitally sustainable? And how can technology be harnessed to help heal the planet? All the artists reflect on community and sustainability within their practice and question the impacts of technologies on the environment. This artist talk features work by an array of artists and researchers based here in Atlanta: Jeremy Bolen, Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena, Jordan Graves, Adira Griffin, Inspired Action Design (Collaborators: Joel Krieger, Matt Lewis, Hunter Spence and Mauricio Talero) Sylvia Janicki, Amy Landesberg, Pam Longobardi, Nassim Parvin, Stuart Romm, and Hudson Treu.