Thousands of students lined up in the Student Center Commons, hoping to secure a ticket to hear President Barack Obama when he visits campus Tuesday.

President Barack Obama gave shout-outs to George P. Burdell, the Ramblin’ Wreck, and even thermodynamics homework when he came to Georgia Tech on Tuesday to announce his Student Aid Bill of Rights.

Events will be hosted for faculty, staff during the spring semester.

Georgia Institute of Technology President G.P. “Bud” Peterson today announced he will retire as president in the summer of 2019, a position he’s served in since 2009.

The ceremony will take place Monday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts.