North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

February 8, 2007

A&T Human Rights Medal Presented/47th Sit-In Anniversary Celebration
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	Chancellor Lloyd V. Hackley Check out "Chancellor & Company" and hear Chancellor Lloyd V. Hackley interviewing A&T Police Chief Richard W. Holden Sr. The show airs Friday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. on WNAA 90.1 FM.

	Hackley Appoints Former Highway Patrol Commander Chancellor Lloyd V. Hackley has appointed retired commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Colonel Richard W. Holden Sr. as interim assistant vice chancellor for police and public safety. More...

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	Madhubuti encourages listeners to overcome horror of America To celebrate the legacy, ideas and dreams planted by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over 40 years ago, noted poet, publisher and educator Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti grasped the young audience of students More...

Bush to push Pell aid increase President Bush intends to push for significant increases in the maximum federal Pell Grants available to students. More...

Bowles plans UNC listening tour around state President Erskine Bowles said Friday he will travel the state over the next 18 months for a listening tour to determine how the 16-campus system can best serve the state. More...

Life, legacy of McNair remembered Dr. Ronald McNair graduated magna cum laude from A&T and was a member of Omega Psi Phi. As the second African American to fly in space... More...

Bowles promotes educational change at Greensboro Partnership dinner The University of North Carolina system will continue to try to change to adapt to a global climate where knowledge-based jobs are the future More...

Founders Day Program promotes unity and achievement Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. celebrated their annual founder's day More...

Sigmas sleep-out to increase awareness The annual Sleep-Out for the Homeless Program created by the Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma ... More...

Saturday Academy continues to enrich young minds Approximately 30 kids were present at the first session of the year. The program provides two twelve-week sessions a year More...

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Miss A&T Crystal Williams
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference is pleased to invite you to participate in the first ever Miss MEAC Coronation, presented by Fashion Fair to be hosted Friday, March 9, 2007 at the Marriott Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh, NC. As the Miss MEAC Coronation approaches, we will provide you with the complete and updated information regarding this unique and anticipated event. The current queen from each MEAC institution will enter the competition.
Online Voting: Each individual queen will have a photograph, brief bio and a 500 word essay posted onto a signature website, www.meachoops.com , where students, family and friends will be able to vote for their favorite queen. The voting process will begin on February 12 and will run until March 3.

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		In case of inclement weather, A&T will provide weather information through various forms to students, faculty, staff and supporters. As soon as the Chancellor makes a decision regarding a delay or a closing, the Office of University Relations will disseminate weather updates via the following:
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A&T News & Events

	Dr. Wyatt Kirk's Retirement Celebration Noon, Friday, February 9, Stallings Ballroom, Memorial Student Union Persons interested in attending, contact Patricia Bethea Whitfield

A&T Human Rights Medal Presented A&T Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Sullivan Welborne presents the A&T Human Rights Medal to Dr. Alvin Blount, for his outstanding contributions for the betterment of mankind. (Pictured above) More...

Nontombi Naomi Tutu, daughter of South African Bishop Desmond Tutu, (second from left) is pictured above at the N.C. A&T State University 47th Sit-In Anniversary Celebration with the A&T/Greensboro Four: (l-r) Dr. Franklin McCain, Dr. Jibreel Khazan, Dr. Joseph McNeil and David Richmond, Jr., son of the late Dr. David Richmond. Tutu encouraged the audience to remember to dream, but also "see a role for ourselves in making that dream come true." More...

Summer Sessions To Showcase Summer Youth Programs Monday, Feb. 19, from 4 – 7 p.m. Memorial Union Exhibit Hall For info, contact Carolyn Strachan at (336) 334-7607 or cstrach@ncat.edu

Motorsports Program Receives Awards School of Technology Motorsports Program was named a finalist by the North Carolina Motorsports Association More...

IFAJS Accepting Applications For Prestigious Journalism Award 2007 Application - Applications must be postmarked by February 23, 2007 More...

Journalism and Mass Communication Granted Chapter of KTA The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication has been granted a chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA), a national college honor society in journalism and mass communication. More...

A&T Chemistry Department To Sponsor Chemical Sciences Symposium The chemistry department will host its First Annual Chemical Sciences Symposium in the New Science Building Friday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. More...

A&T To Celebrate Engineers Week The College of Engineering will celebrate Engineers Week (E-Week) 2007 Feb. 18-23. More... ENGINEERS WEEK 2007 - SCHEDULE

A&T Board of Trustees To Meet North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Board of Trustees will meet 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, board room, 4th floor, Dowdy Administration Building.

Students Tutoring Students At Washington Elementary School Students in the Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education class are tutoring 3rd-5th graders at Washington Elementary School. More...

A&T Nurse Completes Training Carolyn Gregory, RN, BSN Staff Nurse at Sebastian Health Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has completed More...

Career Services Interested Students - Sign up for on-campus interviews! March Schedule

AGGIE NITES 2007 Click here for details regarding upcoming Aggie Nites More...

Admissions Question??? Do you have Admissions questions? Check out important questions/answers regarding A&T's Admissions Office More...

	Art Professor Works On Display LeAnder Canady, an associate professor of visual arts, has three artworks on display at the African American Atelier Gallery Inc. More...

Athletics

	Congratulations Aggies! Corbett Sports Center is ranked the 14th best college basketball atmosphere in America by espn.com. More...

GRE CLASSES:

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm, beginning February 8th

This class has 4 Saturday morning diagnostic tests.
For more information and/or registration forms, please visit the Honors Program office, 322 Marteena Hall, or contact Dr. Peter Meyers

AGGIE PRIDE COMPACT

The essence of Aggie Pride is manifested in standards depicting what it truly means to be a responsible member of The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Family.
These standards provide the impetus and inspiration, which motivate students, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees alike in their perpetual commitment to excellence. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has a unique legacy of nurturing individual students to realize their fullest potential.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a learner-centered community that develops and preserves intellectual capital through interdisciplinary learning, discovery, engagement, and operational excellence. As members of the university community, all stakeholders share a pervasive sense of trust, pride, and allegiance in ensuring the preeminent status of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in a global society. The following standards define the essence of Aggie Pride:

- Aggie Pride is consistently communicating and behaving in a manner that displays integrity, honesty, sound character, and virtuous ethics.
- Aggie Pride is expecting and achieving success and setting high standards in all personal and professional ventures.
- Aggie Pride is taking a personal stand to positively affect the continuous growth, development and enhancement of the University at large.
- Aggie Pride is accepting and demonstrating a steadfast commitment to learning by taking responsibility through personal and professional development.
- Aggie Pride is striving to significantly influence the development of individuals of all ages within and beyond our community to become lifelong learners.
- Aggie Pride is exhibiting a positive and willing attitude to unselfishly serve and to pledge ones talents and gifts for the betterment of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the larger world community.
- Aggie Pride is contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a safe, clean, and aesthetically appealing campus with a favorable ecosystem.
- Aggie Pride is exhibiting a relentless desire and commitment to treat all individuals with a high level of appreciation and respect and to expect the same in return.
- Aggie Pride is effectively representing the University by utilizing personal knowledge, skills, and resources.
- Aggie Pride builds on the past, maintains the present, and accepts the challenges of the future while providing our personal financial resources to preserve our legacy and ensure our future.

Therefore, as a member of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University family, I unconditionally accept the obligation entrusted to me to live my life according to the standards set forth in this Compact. By my words and actions, I commit to Aggie Pride and the pursuit of excellence for myself and for my university.