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  October 6, 2006

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Chancellor
Chancellor Lloyd V. Hackley
Chancellor's Opening Day Address to A&T Faculty & Staff
"From Success to Significance"
by Chancellor Lloyd V. Hackley
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Human Rights Medalist Sought (PDF)
Homecoming
Homecoming Calendar of Events (PDF)
 
Golf Tournament
The 28th Annual Richard E. Moore Memorial Aggie Homecoming Golf Tournament will be held 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, on the east and west Courses Grandover Resort.
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SGA Homecoming Concert
Event: Aggie SGA Homecoming Concert 2006
Date: Saturday, October 21
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Coliseum Arena
Tickets on Sale: Friday, August 25th
Ticket Prices: $25.00, $29.50 & $32.50 in advance.
All seats reserved. Day of show all prices increase to $37.50

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Alumni Homecoming Concert
Event: NC A&T University Foundation Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert 2006
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 8 p.m.
Venue: Special Events Center
Tickets on Sale: Tuesday, August 29th at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $30 and $45
For information on VIP table seats, please contact
Ms. Darlene Norman-Neal at (336) 433-5551 in North Carolina A&T University Foundation’s Office

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Faculty/Staff
Dr. Solomon Bililign
NOAA Funds Interdisciplinary Center
A $12.5 million grant from the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will fund an Interdisciplinary Scientific Environmental Technology (ISET) Cooperative Research and Education Center on the campus.
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A&T Logo School of Education Receives $2.7 Million Grant from the US Department of Education. The grant recipients are: Kimberly Erwin, MAT Coordinator, and Drs. Anthony Graham, Tyrette Carter, Stephen McCary-Henderson, and Ereka Williams, assistant professors in the department of curriculum and instruction.
   
Dr. Margaret I. Kanipes Kanipes Receives $210,000 Research Award
Dr. Margaret I. Kanipes, an associate professor in the department of chemistry was awarded a National Institutes of Health Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) in the amount of $210,000. The project involves the examination of Campylobacter coli, an important emerging human pathogen that is currently understudied.
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Lacy J. DeBerry III DeBerry Named Employee Relations Manager
Lacy J. DeBerry III has been named employee relations manager for the Office of Human Resources
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Shirl B. Davis Davis Promoted
Shirl B. Davis has been promoted to the position of assistant director for Human Resources/Recruitment and Retention
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Chancellor
Lloyd V. Hackley

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Janice G. Brewington

Special Assistant to the Chancellor
Shirley T. Frye

Senior Vice Chancellor/Development and University Relations
Marvin Watkins

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CONTINUING STUDIES
Office of Continuing Studies and Professional Development
Certificate Programs
Six Sigma
Technical Writing
Quality Engineer & Management
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Workshops, Short Courses and Seminars
ASQ Certification Refresher Courses (CQE, CSSBB, CQT, CQA, CMQ/OE & CQIA)
Supply Chain Management Seminar for APP and/or CPM Certification Review
Professional Certification Review Courses for Engineers

White House Initiative
White House Initiative on HBCU’s
Technical Assistance Federal Funding Opportunities Workshop
November 16-17, 2006
Contact: Pat O’Connor poconnor@ncat.edu
(336) 334-7607
www.ncat.edu/~contstud/

EVENING/WEEKEND PROGRAMS
To meet your educational needs we offer many evening degrees:
Contact Phyllis Cole at (336) 334-7607,
email: colep@ncat.edu, or visit the Office of Evening Programs at 1020 E. Wendover Avenue, Room 109

SUMMER SESSIONS & OUTREACH
THINK AHEAD!
Registration For Summer 2007 Begins
November 6, 2006

First Vex Challenge
Robotics
High Schools, Churches and Community Centers Interested in starting a robotics team for high school age students?
Contact the Office of Summer Sessions and Outreach (336) 334-7607
Courses
Conferences

Undergraduate Bulletin
The electronic version of the 2006 – 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin is now available at http://www.ncat.edu/bulletin/. When the hard copy becomes available, they will be distributed throughout campus.


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- Athletics/Band
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A&T In The News
A&T Scientist Studies E. coli
A food safety researcher in SAES, Salam Ibrahim has studied the microscopic pathogen since the deadly outbreaks of E. coli in the early 1990s.
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Watch the College Tours - October 9, 8 PM
WFMY News 2 will showcase local colleges on October 9 at 8 p.m.
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Harrison Auditorium Re-opens
Newly renovated Harrison Auditorium received a much needed face-lift. The $4.03 million, 18-month project includes the only comprehensive renovation of the auditorium since it was built in 1939.
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Career Fair Story
Career Services hosted the Annual Career Awareness Fair on Sept. 13 attracted over 100 employers...
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Athletics/Band
Aggie Dog Logo Listen to the Football Game
   
Tennis
Smith Named New Women's Tennis Coach
Andy Smith was named new Aggie women’s tennis coach. Smith becomes the first full-time tennis coach at N.C. A&T.
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Wayne Campbell Campbell Named MEAC Rookie of the Week
Freshman quarterback Wayne Campbell was honored as the MEAC Rookie of the Week for games played on September 30. He set a new school record for completions and passing yards by a freshman, going 20-of-31 for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
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News

Vice Chancellor for Development & University Relations Marvin Watkins wanted to inform the Aggie Family regarding:
Location:
Office of Alumni Affairs
Alumni-Foundation Event Center
200 N. Bendow Road
Greensboro, NC 27411-0001
Phone:
433-5570
Fax:
334-7165

Thanks Aggie Family: The physical plant has collected 400 pounds of food for Greensboro Urban Ministry. Thanks to all who contributed. Urban Ministry was delighted with the contribution to their food bank which will help our local citizens.

The North Carolina A&T State University Child Development Laboratory is having a Scholastic Book Fair, through October 6. The Book Fair will be located at the Laboratory in Price Hall Annex.

 

The Laurel Street Parking Deck Is Open!
It's not too late Aggies. You can still get a parking deck space for just $380. Call 334.7981 to make a reservation. Hurry! Spaces are going daily. Visitors are welcome to the parking deck.Parking rates are as follows: 0-1 Hour - $1.00; each additional hours – add $1.00; daily maximum - $5.00; lost ticket - $5.00. Overnight parking is prohibited without annual permit. For more information, call 334.7980/7981.


Hot Dates
University Day
Saturday, October 7
Campus Tours:
8:30am—11:30am

Performances by A&T Student Groups at Aggie Stadium's Practice Field:
8:45 am - 10:00 am

Academic / Information Fairs:
9:30 am - 12:00 noon

Lunch:
11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Football Game:
NC A&T vs. Morgan State
1:30 p.m.

Office of Admissions:
336.334.7946 or 1.800.443.8964
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CAS Colloquium Series
October 14, 2006
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
ConvergeSouth Conference
8:00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

October 30, 2006
College of Arts and Sciences
Colloquium Series
Presenter: Dr. Judy Rashid (Dean of Students)
Topic: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
3:00 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

January 31, 2007
College of Arts and Sciences
Colloquium Series
“Text-in-Community”
3:00 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

February 28, 2007
College of Arts and Sciences
Colloquium Series
“Black History Month Presentation
Presenter: Chaplain Col. Clarke MCGriff
3:00p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

March 30, 2007
College of Arts and Sciences
Colloquium Series
“Leadership Success Seminar”
3:00p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

April 30, 2007
College of Arts and Sciences
Colloquium Series
“Chat with the Dean” – Dr. Michael A. Plater
3:00 p.m.
Location: General Classroom Building-A218 (Auditorium)

THE RONALD E. MCNAIR
POST-BACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM


NOW RECRUITING!
Please refer SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS who are interested in pursuing GRADUATE
STUDY.
Students from All DISCIPLINES meeting the following criteria are invited to apply - STEM MAJORS are highly encouraged.

For application and other details contact:
The Ronald E. McNair Program Office
226 Murphy Hall
Phone: 334-7109 and 256-0208
www.ncat.edu/~remcnair/
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Sweet Honey In The Rock

Sweet Honey In The Rock

A concert by Grammy Award-winning female a capella ensemble, Sweet Honey In The Rock, followed the ribbon cutting ceremony of Harrison Auditorium. The septet, founded in 1973 by Bernice Reagon who retired in 2004, mesmerized approximately 700 audience members with their performance.

Harrison Auditorium
Harrison Auditorium (Interior)

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