Aggie Weekly Calendar
March 22-30, 2013
KEEP UP THE VOTE AGGIES!
and
Congrats to Our A&T Women’s & Men’s Basketball Teams
(details below)
Friday, March 22
VOTE: Home Depot – Retool Your School VOTE Every Day Until April 15!
North Carolina A&T has been announced as a finalist in The Home Depot’s 2013 RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL campus improvement grant program. Designed to reinvigorate HBCUs, finalists are competing for $225,000 in grants for on-campus improvements and are now asking their communities and the public to help them win. From February 18 - April 15, we need all Aggies and supporters to visit www.retoolyourschool.com to vote for A&T and sustainable campus improvement project. One $50,000 Tier 1 major grant, twelve Tier 2 $10,000 minor grants and one $25,000 Campus Pride for the school receiving the most online votes and social media activity, as assessed by The Home Depot, will be awarded. The Home Depot® will announce the winners on May 3.
VOTE: A&T’s Office of Energy Services and Sustainability - 2013 RecycleMania Tournament
A&T is proud to announce that we are participating in a national recycling competition called “Recycle Mania” to increase awareness of campus recycling and waste reduction! We are competing against 600 colleges & universities. This will be A&T’s first year to compete. All participating schools are required to report measurements (pounds of recycled materials divided by campus population) weekly. The fun begins Sunday, February 3 thru Sunday, March 31. Follow us on http://recyclemaniacs.org/scoreboard. Aggies ALWAYS recycle!
Have a Heart!
The North Carolina A&T Staff Senate is challenging YOU to make a difference in your community by committing to one week of service to the Canned Food Drive Community Outreach Project. From March 20 through March 28, we are asking all North Carolina A&T employees to help fill the Lowes Foods bags with nonperishable food items. A bag will be placed at the reception desk in your department. Let’s show the community just what Aggie Pride really means.
WNAA – Cafe’ Mocha: Distinct Flavors…One Experience
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tune in to WNAA 90.1 FM to hear “Cafe' Mocha: Distinct Flavors...One Experience” with
MC Lyte, Greensboro's Angelique and Loni Love as they serve up the finest blend of urban music, celebrity interviews and intriguing conversation.
WNAA - The Youngest in Charge Radio Show
Time: 10 p.m. - midnight
Check out the late night 90.1 FM radio show with “The Youngest in Charge Radio Show” with DJ Lil Vegas featuring Dazmine with the Word of the Week! Join 15-year-old DJ Lil Vegas as he incorporates the latest music and school information that includes test dates and SAT prep to encourage his fellow high school classmates and future Aggies to prepare for a college career.
Dazmine steps in with the "Word of the Week," which makes your week complete, consists of vocabulary words used on the SAT Test.
Saturday, March 23
Aggie Baseball
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: War Memorial Stadium
Come check out A&T’s baseball team as they take on Savannah State University at the War Memorial Stadium. Games are free and open to all. To learn more about Aggie Athletics, visit www.ncataggies.com.
Sunday, March 24
Small Farms Week
Small Farms Week will be held March 24-28. For more information visit:http://www.ag.ncat.edu/agedispatch/2013/02/small-farms-week-registration-3.html.
Aggie Baseball
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: War Memorial Stadium
Come check out A&T’s baseball team as they take on Savannah State University at the War Memorial Stadium. Games are free and open to all. To learn more about Aggie Athletics, visit www.ncataggies.com.
Monday, March 25
Financial Aid Is Coming to You!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Noble Hall, Foyer
The Office of Financial Aid will be on site to assist students with their questions about financial aid. Other dates and times are as follows:
March 26, 9 -11 a.m. – McNair Hall Foyer
March 27, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Williams Dining Hall Lobby
March 28, 2- 4 p.m. - Memorial Student Union Lobby
Tuesday, March 26
Journeys of Faith: Relationship Between Mental Health & Spirituality
Time: 4-5:15 p.m.
Location: Dudley Building, Multipurpose Room
Students are invited to attend Journeys of Faith every Tuesday, beginning Feb. 12 – Mar. 19 from 4-5:15 p.m. in the Dudley Building, multipurpose room. For more information, contact the Office of Counseling Services at 336.334.7727.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Update
The Department of Accounting and Finance in the School of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University, is sponsoring an IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Tax Clinic each Tuesday evening for individuals with income below $57,000. Federal and state returns will be prepared and e-filed, free of charge. An appointment is required. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Dr. Gwendolyn McFadden-Wade, CPA, at 336-285-3377 or ncatfreetax@gmail.com. Individuals who usually self-prepare may go to "myfreetaxes.com/ncat" and there they can complete both federal and state free.
Wednesday, March 27
Faculty Workshop on Leading Students Abroad
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Academic Classroom Building, Room 215
The Office of International Programs will hold a Faculty Workshop on Leading Students Abroad. If you are thinking about leading a group of students abroad, or you are a veteran taking yet another group of students abroad, please plan to attend this workshop.
Workshop will:
• review the procedures for proposing and planning a study abroad program;
• the role of the faculty leader;
• the role of the International Office and other units on campus who must be involved;
• health and safety;
• emergency procedures;
• standards in study abroad;
• and much more!!
RSVP to oip@ncat.edu. Spread the word to your colleagues who may be thinking about leading students abroad. For additional information contact the Office of International Programs (OIP) at 336.334.7104.
NCAT Toastmasters
Time: 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building, Room 116
NCAT Toastmasters will resume every Wednesday for 2013. The event will be held from 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. in Room A116, General Classroom Building.Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
Thursday, March 28
Pre-Professional Scholars Program- Professional Development Conference
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Student Union - Stallings Ballroom
You are invited to attend the Pre-Professional Scholars- Professional Development Conference. All students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, law, public health, veterinary medicine, education and other professional or graduate careers are encouraged to attend. Featured topics include: Proper Professional School Application Procedures, The Importance of Networking, Mentoring and Sponsorship and Male and Female Professional Development. In addition, there will be a N.C. A&T Alumni panel discussion. Lunch is provided to the first 150 registered participants. This event is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Follow the link to the Pre-Professionals Development Conference Registration Form. For more information see the following link: http://ncatppsp.yolasite.com/professional-development-conference.php or call Ms. Erin Easley at 336.285.2162.
Office of Counseling Services presents Manage Your Anger Workshops
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Dudley Building
The Manage Your Anger workshops will run through April 11, 4-5 p.m. in the Dudley Building. For more information call 336.334.7727.
Friday, March 29
WNAA – Cafe’ Mocha: Distinct Flavors…One Experience
Time: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tune in to WNAA 90.1 FM to hear “Cafe' Mocha: Distinct Flavors...One Experience” with
MC Lyte, Greensboro's Angelique and Loni Love as they serve up the finest blend of urban music, celebrity interviews and intriguing conversation.
WNAA - The Youngest in Charge Radio Show
Time: 10 p.m. - midnight
Check out the late night 90.1 FM radio show with “The Youngest in Charge Radio Show” with DJ Lil Vegas featuring Dazmine with the Word of the Week! Join 15-year-old DJ Lil Vegas as he incorporates the latest music and school information that includes test dates and SAT prep to encourage his fellow high school classmates and future Aggies to prepare for a college career.
Dazmine steps in with the "Word of the Week," which makes your week complete, consists of vocabulary words used on the SAT Test.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Elevator – Murphy Hall
The Elevator in Murphy Hall will be Out of Service until April 2. Because the elevator was installed in 1976, parts are no longer available to repair or correct issues and problems that arise often and it no longer meets ADA code standards, therefore this modernization is long overdue. Because there is only one elevator in Murphy Hall students, faculty, staff and visitors will have to use the stairs. If this is not possible we are asking that anyone with a disability to go to the first floor Office of Veteran and Disability Support Services for assistance. Please contact Facilities at
336. 285.4528 if you need more information.
Office of Information Technology: Scranton Need and Usage Survey
The Office of Information Technology is always striving to give its customers the best possible products and service experience. We would like your participation on this survey. The purpose is to receive feedback on current usage, determine an industry best practice and develop an enterprise solution for existing and continued service of this product. All information will be kept confidential. Follow this link to the Survey:
Take the Survey. Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://ncat.qualtrics.com/WRQualtricsSurveyEngine/?Q_SS=5zHIWtZF6mZLHs9_1AMeq0zTHtFzOcZ&_=1
Annual Warmoth T. Gibbs Lecture
The Annual Gibbs Lecture will be held Tuesday, April 2, 7 p.m. at the General Classroom Building Auditorium.
Department of Leadership Studies
The Department of Leadership Studies presents The Higher Education Leadership Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m. in Room 160 Proctor Hall. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Walter Bumphus, President/CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges. The program is free and open to the public.
Journeys of Faith: Spiritual Enlightenment Community Fair
The Division of Student Affairs Journeys of Faith will host a Spiritual Enlightenment Community Fair, Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Memorial Student Union, Quad. For more information call 336.334.7792 or email: amcummin@ncat.edu.
Students Honors Convocation
The Students Honors Convocation will be held Wednesday, April 10, 10 a. m. in Harrison Auditorium. Guest speaker will be Olympic medalist Cullen Jones. Students are encouraged to attend.
Aggie Enrichment Camps.
Register now for the Aggie Enrichment Camps. We offer a wide variety of academic and enrichment programs for children ages 6 to 13 years. The camps will start June 17 through August 2, 2013. A&T employee payroll deduction is available through The Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. For more information visit our website at www.ncat.edu/academics/outreach or call 336.334-7810.
25th Annual Douglas M. Boone Invitational Golf Tournament
The Physical Plant Employee Organization will host its 25th Annual Douglas M. Boone Invitational Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser, Saturday, April 13, shotgun start 8 a.m. at the Crooker Tree Golf Course, 7665 Caber Road, Brown Summit, NC. Entry fee $55 ($60 day of event). For more information call 336. 697.8932 or 336.456.1131.
Dean Craig Retirement Celebration
Dr. Quiester Craig, dean of the School of Business and Economics, will retire after 40 years of service to N.C. A&T State University. A host of events will be held to honor his accomplishments, April 17 –
19. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The events are as follows:
• Wednesday, April 17 – School of Business and Economics Students, Faculty and Staff Tribute, 12 noon – 2 p.m., Merrick Hall (Quad Lawn);
• Thursday, April 18 – University Floating Reception, 12 noon – 2 p.m., Alumni-Foundation Event Center; and,
• Friday, April 19 – Scholarship Banquet, 6 p.m. Koury Convention Center (ticketed event). For more information, call 336.433-5570. For tickets call 336.433.5551.
7th Annual Rehabilitation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions (REMBA)
"Registration for the 7th Annual Rehabilitation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities Conference is now open. The conference titled, “Moving Outside the Box of Trauma and Addiction: Fostering Resilience, Hope, and Recovery in Communities of Color,” will occur Thursday, April 18- Friday, April 19, 2013, at The Grandover Resort in Greensboro, North Carolina. Faculty and students interested in learning more about the impact of addictions and trauma in underrepresented communities are encouraged to attend this dynamic conference. Individuals who attend the conference may also serve as presenters. Presentations surrounding topics such as Drug and Alcohol Addictions, Effects of Addiction on Families, Ethics in Addictions and/or Trauma Treatment, Gambling Addictions, and Multicultural Issues in Addictions and/or Trauma are sought. To register for the conference and to submit a presentation proposal, use the following link:
https://ncat.gosignmeup.com/remba.Questions related to the REMBA 2013 Conference should be directed to Dr. Rochelle Rush, 369 Proctor Hall, 336-285-4389.
World Renowned Russian National Ballet Theatre
North Carolina A&T State University Lyceum Series presents world renowned Russian National Ballet Theatre Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Carolina Theatre Auditorium in downtown Greensboro. The dance company was founded in the late 1980s during the transitional period called “Perestroika” the restructuring of the Soviet political and economic system. This transitional period in Russian history mandated a political stance and public conversations about human rights. As part of this movement, many dancers and choreographers of excellence within the Soviet Union representing several dance companies gathered their talents, courage and combined voices to express a newly discovered creative freedom. Tickets can be purchased at the A&T Ticket Office: free for students with an A&T ID, $5 for faculty and staff with A&T ID, and $20 general admission. Transportation will be provided for A&T students by calling the Memorial Student Union at 336-334-7571. For more information, contact Gregory Horton, 336-334-7852 or gjhorton@ncat.edu.
School of Technology Golf Tournament
The School of Technology the "T" in North Carolina A&T State University is proud to host its 6th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 8:00am at the Bryan Park and Enrichment Center in Browns Summit, NC. Registration will begin at 7:00am. The proceeds will support students pursuing a degree from the School of Technology. Sign up today by contacting Mrs. Gwen Sanders at 285-3091.
SSFM Golf Tournament
The sport science and fitness management (SSFM) program in the Department of Human Performance and Leisure Studies (HPLS) will host its annual scholarship golf tournament Saturday, April 27, at Gillespie Golf Course, 306 East Florida Street, Greensboro, N.C. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the golf tournament begins at 9 a.m. For additional information and early registration, contact Richard Watkins at 336-334-7712, or call the golf course personnel at 336-373-5850.
Study Abroad Programs
The Office of International Program will host Information Sessions this summer, Mondays & Thursdays, 2:15 p.m. and during the Fall and Spring semesters, Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:15 p.m. in the Academic Classroom Building, Room 213. Students will learn how to: prepare to live and work in a global society; improve upon resumes; and all the necessary components to traveling abroad. For more information call 336.334.7104 or visit: http://www.ncat.edu/academics/oip/.
Spring Commencement
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2013 Spring Commencement, Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. (line up), 8:30 (processional) at the Greensboro Coliseum. This year’s commencement speaker will be Dmitri Stockton, president and CEO of GE Asset Management and A&T alum.
N.C. A&T Services to Public Schools
The School of Education is preparing our institutions 2012 – 2013 School Services Report. All University faculty and staff are encouraged to submit all school services provided from May 15, 2012 through May 14, 2013. Note that for an activity to qualify as a school service, it must meet the following criteria:
* The service must provide a skill, resource, or support activity
* The service may be a single event or a series of events for service that directly/indirectly benefit B-12 (Birth through 12th grade) students, teachers, parents, or administrators.
* The service must be related to public school support.
* The service must be provided by N.C. A&T faculty or staff.
Examples of activities that qualify as school services include, but are not limited to:
* Volunteering in a classroom
* Coaching a team
* Judging science fair projects
* Facilitating workshops for teachers
* Mentoring students, teachers, administrators
* Recruiting students
You may access our 2012 – 2013 School Services Report Form using the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11rBe4YwEGj6gFBD2xRcbNZ0FZVKVAQjpWQufUNiC56Y/viewform
A&T Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
N.C. A&T Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. The support group helps participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The group is designed to encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia. The support group meets every third Monday of the month, 6–7:15 p.m., in room A416 of the General Classroom Building. For additional information, call Dora Som-Pimpong, public health specialist with the African American Alzheimer’s Disease (AAAD) Research Study, at 336-285-2176. The next meeting dates are May 21 and June 18.
Free On-Campus Tutoring Offered
Faculty and staff, feel free to send students to the free tutoring being offered at the Center for Academic Excellence Tutorial Program, Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sundays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information call 336.334.7855.
Become an Aggie Insider!
You can win tickets and music by listening to WNAA 90.1 FM. Also get the latest concert information and stay informed by being one of WNAA's Aggie Insiders. Visit wnaafm.com and register today! For more information call 336.334.7936.
Dealing with Grief
Counseling Services offers Grief Counseling for those within the Aggie family at Murphy Hall, room 109, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted. 336.334.7727.
Hotline Telephone Number
A&T’s hotline telephone number for faculty and staff to report suspected unethical behavior, fraud, waste and abuse toll free number is 877-507-7313. Faculty and staff may also file a report online at www.reportlineweb.com/ncatsu. Both reporting methods are strictly confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
AggieAlert Info
Please Sign Up for AggieAlert to receive emergency text messages and/or emails when an emergency, life-threatening situation or inclement weather affects N.C. A&T. AggieAlert is A&T's emergency notification system that is available for use to current University employees and enrolled students. AggieAlert messages will only be sent during critical situations.
Information will be disseminated via:
• Text messages and emails (registered students, faculty and staff with AggieAlert)
• University e-mail to epa/spa employees and students
• WNAA 90.1 FM Radio
• University fax machines
• A&T website @ http://www.ncat.edu
• WNAA's website http://wnaa-online.ncat.edu/
• Aggie InfoLine (336.334.7325)
• Campus two-way radios
• Aggie Net (plasma screens)
• The Aggie InfoLine (336.334.7325) provides weekly university events and details regarding emergency situations when they occur. To report a campus emergency, call 336.334.7675. We suggest adding these two numbers to your mobile phones, PDAs and pagers.
• Aggie Info trees (alternative communications). If you have suggestions to strengthen internal communications, please send your feedback to npride@ncat.edu.
Sebastian Health Center Hours
The hours of operation at Sebastian Health Center are: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed – Weekends & Holidays. Laboratory & Pharmacy Hours, 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. For after hour emergencies, call Campus Police 334.7675 or 911.
Call Police & Public Safety @ 336.334.7675 for all campus emergencies and
Hear Weekly Events on Aggie InfoLine 336.334.7325
To have events posted on the “Aggie Weekly Calendar” and the “AggieNet” plasma screens send an email to Samantha Hargrove at svhargro@ncat.edu
