A&T Announcements - April 10, 2023

Draft Policy Posted for Comment

The following draft policy is posted for comment. Faculty and staff who wish to provide comments on these draft policies should send their comments to sjcobrand@ncat.edu no later than April 18, 2023 for full consideration. https://hub.ncat.edu/administration/legal/draft/student-employee-fica-tax-exemption.pdf

Input Needed: Learning Management System (LMS) Faculty and Staff Survey – Closes April 20
      
Blackboard is the learning management system (LMS) currently used by faculty and staff at A&T to share content, administer assessments, and communicate with users. An LMS evaluation team has been assembled to evaluate the current LMS (Blackboard) and determine whether an alternate LMS would better meet A&T's teaching, learning, research, and administrative needs.

The LMS evaluation team would like to gather feedback about your experiences with Blackboard and/or other LMSs that have used. Your responses to the LMS Evaluation Student Survey are requested by April 20 at 11:59 pm.

The survey can be accessed here:
   https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIpJy4jm4rHFyfk
   
Thank you in advance for your valuable input!

Andy Perkins Retirement Celebration – RSVP by April 21

You're invited: Floating Retirement Reception for Colonel Andrew M. Perkins Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities on May 1 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please RSVP by April 21st using this link: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ePVwqC0RsWPnsl8

Chrome River Training

The University Travel Office will provide Chrome River training for the month of April. Chrome River is the University’s travel expense management platform. Learn to navigate through the system and process your travel requests.
   
   4/13/23 Chrome River Training (Full) at 10 a.m.
   4/13/23 Chrome River Refresher at 2 p.m.
   4/18/23 Splash Lab at 10 a.m.
   4/18/23 Splash Lab at 2 p.m.
   4/20/23 Splash Lab at 2 p.m.
   4/25/23 Chrome River Refresher at 11 a.m.
   4/25/23 Chrome River Training (Full) at 2 p.m.
   
   Login instructions will be e-mailed once enrolled.

Stimulating Summer Camps on N.C. A&T’s Campus

Get ready for an exciting summer adventure on the N.C. A&T campus with our highly engaging summer camps! Our diverse programs are designed to motivate and inspire the next generation of Aggies. Students can have fun while exploring new skills, preparing for future careers and making friends. Our summer 2023 camps include residential and day programs in STEM, business, sports and much more, and we'll be adding even more exciting camps in the coming weeks. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Learn more here.

Nominations Sought for Staff Awards - Deadline April 21

The nomination period for North Carolina A&T State University’s 2023 University Employee Recognition and Awards Program is currently underway and is open through April 21. The awards program recognizes and rewards the accomplishments of staff in five categories: leadership, team work, performance, customer service and Aggie Pride (going the extra mile).

Permanent, full-time SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees of N.C. A&T with three consecutive years of service as a permanent, full-time employee are eligible for nomination. Senior academic administrative officers (Tiers I and II) are ineligible. Employees must be nominated by a permanent employee in their respective college/school or division. All nominators must be permanent employees of A&T; self-nominations will be disqualified. One winner will be named for each award category, pending the receipt of qualified nominations. Incomplete nomination packets will be disqualified. The nominees will be invited to attend a banquet on June 14, and the winner of each category will receive a plaque and a check for $1,000.

Visit the announcements section of the Human Resources webpage for awards criteria, a nomination packet and form. The deadline for the receipt of nomination packets is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 21. You may email your nomination to Sr. Employee Relations Consultant, Michael L. Terrell Jr, mlterrell@ncat.edu or mail or deliver nomination packets to:

University Employee Recognition Committee Chair
North Carolina A&T State University
Division of Human Resources

Save the Date: Staff Senate Spring Forum – May 17

Staff Senate will host the Spring Forum on Wednesday, May 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Truist Stadium's main entrance. This event is open to all SHRA & EHRA non-teaching employees. Stay tuned for more information.

Campus Recreation Center Reopens - March 13

The wait is over! It is with great pleasure that we announce the reopening of the Campus Recreation Center at 6 a.m. Monday, March 13. Thank you for your patience during the refresh project. We also thank those who assisted in getting the Campus Recreation Center back fully operational.  

You are encouraged to come see the changes made to the facility and to participate in group exercise classes, take advantage of personal trainers and use the variety of exercise and fitness equipment available to assist with your health and wellness journey.  

Hours of Operation 

• Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to midnight  
• Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Please continue to check our website and social media (@ncatcampusrec) for updates.

Aggie Resources

This sheet provides the N.C. A&T with quick and efficient access to our campus and community resources. This will provide students with the information and support that they need when experiencing or knowing someone experiencing crisis. Listed are all available resources in both English and Spanish!

N.C. A&T University Travel Survey: Tell us what you think!
The University Travel Office and Travel Project coordinators are working to enhance your Aggie experience as it relates to improving processes and efficiencies. The survey will take about five minutes, and results will be reviewed and analyzed to make recommendations and implement changes as we strive to improve the Aggie Experience. The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 20. Please make some time to fill it out.

Text-in-Community Program Seeking Book Suggestions for 2023-24 Academic Year – May 1 Deadline

North Carolina A&T State University's Text-in-Community (TIC) Program seeks book suggestions for the 2023-2024 academic year. The committee is particularly interested in titles that align with the goals, values and mission of the University. View and select from nominated texts here.

Commencement Spring 2023: Staff Assistance

As plans are underway for our upcoming spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 (graduate) and two on Saturday, May 13 (undergraduate), we are seeking assistance from university staff.

We are requiring all staff that work commencement to attend one of three training sessions that will be offered in the coming weeks. Please register for one of three training sessions. New enhancements have been implemented and attending one of the sessions is critical to ensuring we deliver the best Aggie Experience for our graduates, friends and families.

Employee Training: Getting Ready for your New Laptop

Eligible A&T employees will receive new laptops this spring! To prepare for the new equipment, employees should take the following steps now:
   
   1. Sign into your web browsers to access your bookmarks and passwords.
   2. Set up OneDrive and manage backups to access all the files on your old device.
   3. Take screenshots to remember configurations for Outlook Desktop settings (If applicable).
   
Step-by-step instructions are provided in the New Laptop Initiative Checklist. Virtual training is also available to assist employees. All employees are encouraged to attend. Register at learn.ncat.edu (using your OneID username and password).
   
Click here to download the schedule and access links to additional resources, and here for a promotional video. For more information about the Employee Laptop Initiative, visit the Employee Laptop Initiative webpage. 

Wellness Day (Feb. 10) Survey

Thank you for attending the Spring 2023 Career Awareness/Wellness Day. Please take a moment to complete the short survey, which will allow us to improve the activities at future events for the campus.

Faculty-Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies:

• Graduate Ceremony:

Friday, May 12, 2023, 3 p.m.

Greensboro Coliseum, Novant Health Fieldhouse

• Undergraduate Ceremony 1:

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

Greensboro Coliseum – Main Arena

• Undergraduate Ceremony 2:

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 3 p.m.

Greensboro Coliseum – Main Arena

Regalia rental: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sByUANZJhcXlhY, by Thursday, March 30, 2023.

RSVP to attend the ceremonies: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LIcVBsIDBr63Hw, by Friday, April 28, 2023. You must RSVP by the requested date to receive reserved parking. Passes are non-transferrable. Duplicates are not permitted.

2022 Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2) - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE ACCESS

2022 Wage and Tax Statements are now available online through Banner Employee Self-Service (Aggie Access Employee Dashboard). Employees that have elected consent to receive your Form W-2 electronically may immediately access the system to print the wage statement.
   
   Accessing and Printing Your Electronic Form W-2
   • Log into Aggie Access Employee Dashboard, select Taxes and then W-2
    Wage and Tax Statement.
   • Select the appropriate Tax Year and click on Display.
   • Select "Printable W-2". Employees can print as many copies as necessary
    of Form W-2. It should be printed with black ink on white paper.
   
   If you originally withheld consent and now wish to receive your W-2 electronically, you can still take advantage of this option.
   
   • Log into Aggie Access Employee Dashboard, select Taxes and then
    Electronic Regulatory Consent.
   • Read the consent agreements, and if you agree, check the Consent to
    receive W-2 electronically.
   • Select Submit.
   • Follow the above instructions to print your W-2.
   
   Paper Form W-2
   Employees that did not choose electronic consent before the process concluded or who are no longer employed with the University will receive a paper Form W-2 in the mail. W-2 forms are post-marked and mailed to employees. There is no option for in-person receipt.
   
   Reprints
   The University Payroll Office will begin accepting requests for a reprint of your Form W-2 on Monday, Feb. 13. To do so, you will be asked to complete the Payroll Document Request Form to initiate the process. Send your request for reprint to payroll@ncat.edu. Please email us your questions at payroll@ncat.edu or call 336-334-7888.

Register Your Summer Camps

As part of its risk management efforts, the University centralized the registration process for summer camps/sponsored programs, including athletic camps and programs. All summer programs must be registered. Please ask your department chairs, directors and other personnel who organize, lead and manage these efforts to register all summer camps/sponsored programs through the Extended Campus via this link.

The Extended Campus supports the procedures for compliance with the Minors on Campus policy, which promotes the safety and well-being of minors entrusted to the University's care. All directors, staff personnel and volunteers working with the camps must complete mandatory online Protection of Minors Training. Please email a completed list with names and emails to extendedcampus@ncat.edu with the subject line "Minors on Campus."
   
Please direct any questions to the Extended Campus at 336-334-7810 or extendedcampus@ncat.edu.

A Message from the University Payroll Office: 2022 Expired Exempt Tax Status

Employees must take action now if you intend to maintain an exempt status from federal and state tax withholdings.
   
A federal W-4 and/or NC-4 form claiming exemption from withholdings is valid for only the current calendar year in which it is filed with the employer. To continue exemption from withholding in the next year, you must provide a new W-4 and/or NC-4 form claiming exempt status by Friday, Jan. 27.
   
Employees who fail to complete the exemption tax requirements, will be subject to have taxes withheld as Single with no withholding allowances. The system will be updated to reflect this change as of Feb. 1.
   
Forms can be accessed via the Payroll Office website under the Forms section.
   
Direct all inquiries regarding this information to payroll@ncat.edu.

UPD Public Safety App "SafeZone"

The University Police Department and Emergency Management are encouraging all Faculty, Staff, and Students to download the public safety application "SafeZone". Put our campus emergency "Blue Phones" in your pocket by allowing you to make contact with the police department at the touch of a button. The "SafeZone" app allows you to request assistance, report suspicious activity, and get general safety information all in one location. Download today in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Equity Chair Needed

With reps from across campus, the Chancellor's Council on Intercollegiate Athletics ensures institutional control of our athletics program. Currently, the Council is seeking a chairperson to head the subcommittee on Student-Athlete Gender Equity. The chair also serves on the Council. If you are interested in being recommended to the Chancellor for this position, please email Vincent Childress at childres@ncat.edu. This is a commitment, so this is a good opportunity for someone who needs service at the University level.

Study Abroad Information Sessions (Virtual)

The Office of International Affairs will virtually host the following Study Abroad Information Sessions for the Spring 2023 Semester:

   March 14 at 11 a.m.

   March 29 at 3 p.m.

   April 4 at 11 a.m.

   April 19 at 3 p.m.

   May 2 at 11 a.m.

   Zoom link

   Meeting ID: 929 0692 0203

   Passcode: ABROAD

Laboratory Animal Resource Unit Renovation – Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept. 1, 2024

Suspension of use of Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU). On Sept. 20, 2021, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) was awarded a $5.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to renovate and modernize the Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU). Presently, the facility is scheduled to undergo renovation beginning May 2023. During this time, no animals can be housed in the vivarium to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all animals and vivarium personnel.

Effective immediately, grant submissions that require housing laboratory animals between the estimated timeframe of Jan. 1, 2023 – Sept. 1, 2024 should identify alternatives to LARU, as well as budget for the services required, as LARU will not be available. Investigators that currently house animals in LARU and/or were recently approved and funded to conduct animal research, will be provided temporary housing space to continue their research efforts. Further information regarding the relocation of the research animals can be obtained from Andrea Gentry-Apple, DVM, Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Unit and Paulnisha Granger-Koonce, Administrator for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee in the Office of Research Compliance and Ethics. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition.

Aggie Source Food Pantry/Aggie Rack

The Aggie Source Food Pantry and Rack is available to all currently enrolled students by appointments during regular operating hours. We offer food, feminine products at the pantry and professional wear at the professional clothing at the Rack. If you have any questions or would like further assistance, or information on drop-off please call 336.285.4453 or email us at aggiesource@ncat.edu.
   
   Hours of Operation:
   1 - 5 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday)
   10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Wednesday and Thursday)

The mission of the Aggie Source Food Pantry is to support individuals by alleviating the stress associated with short-term food insecurity and other financial constraints, through the collection of non-perishable and shelf-stable food items. Apply today on 1891Connect!
   
The Aggie Source food pantry is located at 205 Nocho Street, Suite 115 (the old Sebastian Health Building). We are open to currently registered students during regular hours of operation. 

Volunteers Needed for Research Study – Ongoing until Oct. 2023

We would like to invite you to participate in a research study to provide your preferences for data collection and sharing practices of healthcare IoT devices. We are looking for adults (18 years of age and older) who currently live in the United States to complete a 15-20 minute survey. This research study seeks to understand individuals' preferences for healthcare IoT data collection and sharing practices. Our research team hopes to provide insight to system designers and manufacturers to improve the design and implementation of data collection and sharing practices of healthcare IoT devices.

Suicide Prevention and Resources

Counseling Services is here to help. We are located in Murphy Hall Suite 109 and can be reached at 336-334-7727 for free and confidential services.

Additional resources:

   Call 911
   Report to your nearest ER
   Dial 988 for Suicide & Crisis Hotline
   Call Counseling Services
   Download Togetherall App
   Download myssp app
   Download OASIS app
   Download Early alert app

Clear Bag Policy for Harrison Auditorium

In an effort to enhance public safety, Harrison Auditorium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the Auditorium.
   
   Approved Bags
   • Clear Tote – Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
   • Plastic Storage Bag – Clear, one (1) gallon, resealable
   • Small Clutch Purse – Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Please limit the number of items you bring to the facility on event days.
   
   Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
   • All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag
   • Backpacks
   • Binocular case – Binoculars may be worn around the neck
   • Briefcases
   • Camera bags
   • Cinch bags
   • Computer bags
   • Coolers
   • Fanny packs
   • Luggage of any kind
   • Seat Cushions

Diabetes Speaker Series - Call for Presentations (monthly, ongoing)

Our campus Diabetes Speaker Symposium is officially recruiting individuals to lead monthly research talks. We would like to hear from faculty and/or student researchers who can provide a 30-45-minute presentation during the AY 2022-2023. Topics can range from diabetes research, to social/ psychological/behavioral determinants of health, to methodologies used in diabetes related research. Interested speakers please contact Dr. Jeannette Wade (jmwade1@ncat.edu) to discuss scheduling. For more information, visit the NCDRC website.

Quality Enhancement Plan Graduate Assistants

During the fall 2022 semester, Quality Enhancement Plan: Toward Enhanced Achievement in Mathematics (QEP: TEAM) graduate assistants are tutoring students enrolled in MATH 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 111, 112, and 131. The purpose of QEP: TEAM is to improve student success in eight general education mathematics courses. Graduate assistants tutoring program is part of the QEP: TEAM student support initiative.
   
Lovie Matthews tutors in the Bluford Library on the 2nd Floor in Room 5 each week on Monday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Amel Hamidouche tutors online through Upswing (Upswing Tutoring) each week on Monday 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Strategic Priorities

The following focused priorities for 2022-23 reflect North Carolina A&T State University’s goal to perform and be recognized at the highest level of doctoral research universities. As we pursue new levels of competitiveness and impact, we continue to drive toward meeting

A&T PREEMINENCE 2023 key performance indicators (KPIs) for student success, while also advancing the research enterprise and institutional efficiency and effectiveness through operational improvements. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are integrated throughout the priorities. All employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the university’s strategic priorities at here.

Spring 2023 Digital Learning Faculty Fellows

Would you like to discuss online teaching and digital tools? Need faculty feedback on embedding career competencies and micro-credentials into course design? Our Spring 2023 Digital Learning Faculty Fellows are here for peer consultations and support. Connect with these knowledgeable faculty during virtual office hours or weekly online teaching check-ins. Visit the Online Faculty Commons Community in Blackboard and click on the "Digital Learning Faculty Fellows" link in the navigation bar to connect.

Follow N.C. A&T on Social Media
Make sure to stay in the know! Get the latest information, updates, news and activities. Follow N.C. A&T on all social media platforms. Visit here.

As gas tax that supports a well-functioning transportation system has become unsustainable over the last decade, the Eastern Transportation Coalition, a partnership of 17 states and Washington D.C., needs your help to explore an alternative approach, called a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF), where each driver pays for the miles they drive instead of the fuel they buy.

To better understand how an MBUF program could work, the Coalition is conducting a FREE Pilot Program in North Carolina and they want N.C. A&T students, faculty, and staff to join and tell them their perception of MBUF and its impact on our communities. Please see more information and sign up on this link. Your voice matters for new upcoming statewide transportation initiative!

COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination/Boosters Available
The A.V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center is available for COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccines are also available at the Student Health Center Pharmacy Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. daily. 

Counseling Services has partnered with an online service called TogetherAll to provide 24/7 support to students. Students can register with their Aggie email, provide quick demographical information (can also remain anonymous) and in 3 minutes have access to a counselor at any time. The service also provides mental health resources, peer support communities, creative outlets and more.

Learn STEM Skills and Credentials with Digital Badge Program
N.C. A&T is starting a digital badge program, funded by the National Science Foundation, to enable undergraduate students to increase their STEM skills through mentorship programs, experiential learning activities, research opportunities, scholarships, and more.

The ASETTS program will connect students to researchers, professionals, and alumni from STEM‐related fields currently working in transportation careers and give students extra credentials to increase their marketability and secure employment after graduation.

Diversity & Leadership Graduation Cords Recognition Ceremony – Application Deadline April 11

The Diversity & Leadership Graduation Cords Recognition Ceremony recognizes graduating students who have supported diversity and inclusion programs, and services on campus. Recipients are eligible to receive one or both graduating leadership cords. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 18 from 4-6 p.m. in Room 342 of the Student Center.
   
   -Lavender Cord: Available to student leaders who are open and active members in the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
   
   -Multicultural/Diversity Cord: Available to student leaders who have assisted in broad diversity, cultural, and sensitivity programs on campus.
   
   Use the link to apply. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 11.

U.S. Army War College Visit – April 12

The United States Army War College will visit N.C. A&T campus on Wednesday, April 12 from 1-3:50 p.m. to have an open discussion on current national security issues. The event will take place in the Academic Classroom Building (Rooms 108 and 109). Ernest Hooker, professor of Military History, will host the event featuring speakers Lt. Colonel Nate Minott, Colonel Dena Goble and Lt. Colonel Kirk Daniels, Jr.

Topics include:

• Can an individualistic society produce service-minded citizens?
• Strategic empathy: avoiding unintended consequences
• What does a "woke" military mean?

National Science Foundation: “Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)” webinar – April 17

Faculty members are encouraged to register to attend the National Science Foundation: “Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)” webinar on April 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Grants Consultant Erin Vasudevan, Ph.D., from the University of Alberta, will lead attendees through tips and tricks to help develop a competitive NSF CAREER application. In addition to debunking some prevalent myths, key topics will include positioning yourself for a 10-year career plan within a 5-year proposal, building off of existing education and outreach efforts at your institution, and integrating education and outreach efforts into your research plan. Attendees will also discuss the components of a successful CAREER application and an ideal proposal development timeline. 

Vasudevan joined Hanover Research after a 14-year biomedical research career, during which she was funded by NIH, NSF, and private foundations. In her prior faculty role, Erin also led a pedagogic research program. She has served on NIH study sections and on the editorial board of the Journal of Neurophysiology. Her expertise extends into biomedical engineering, and she holds a US patent for a device that she co-invented with engineering collaborators. She is passionate about addressing and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels in higher education. At Hanover, Erin provides higher education clients with grant reviews and writing support, specializing in STEM and clinical research, education, and program development grants.

N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium – April 19

The Spring 2023 N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium will be held April 19.  

    Please submit:

1. Abstracts for poster presentations at the undergraduate research and creativity symposium here.

   Deadline: April 14

2. Please submit poster here.

   Deadline: April 18

N.C. A&T's Women in Philanthropy Education Seminar - Ladies Who Brunch – April 21

The Division of University Advancement is cordially inviting you to the N.C. A&T's Women in Philanthropy Education Seminar - Ladies Who Brunch on Friday, April 21, at 9 a.m. in the Student Center on campus. Register here.
   
During the event, Mrs. Davida Martin, the first lady of North Carolina A&T State University, will deliver the welcome address and Kimberly Goins, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln/Lancaster County is the keynote speaker. Also, there will be breakout sessions with three dynamic speakers: Debra Jessup, Esq., an estate planning attorney, Holly Reid, CPA, a Financial Educator, and Kimberly Hines Winborne, a business, communication, and finance consultant. The seminar is an excellent opportunity for women to come together and discuss ways to support our university through philanthropy. The event will also include a brunch and networking mimosa reception.

International Festival – April 21

The Office of International Affairs will be hosting its annual "International Cultural Festival" on Friday, April 21, noon until 5 p.m. in the Aggie Courtyard.

11th Ubuntu Africana Week of Conversations on “Art, Race, and Social Justice in Contemporary Africana Experience” – April 25

The Ubuntu Africana Community of the English Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites students, faculty, staff and Greensboro community to its 11th Ubuntu Africana Week of Conversations on “Art, Race, and Social Justice in Contemporary Africana Experience.” This event marks the Africana Community’s initiatives to promote public awareness on social issues in the Africana experience. The Week of Conversations will be held via Zoom (Passcode: 606218) on Tuesday, April 25 from 4-6 p.m.

Join us for an evening of enlightening conversations with creative artists, activists, and educators:
   
    Brianna K. Yancey: “Women in Black and Blue.”
    Matthew Scialdone and Mikhaila Lambert: “Community Remembrance: Our Experience Claiming Wake County, NC’s Lynch Victim--A Teacher-Student Roundtable”
   Pierre-Bernard M. Kouassi Kloussè (Pierbino) “A way of using art to fight for Social Justice: the case of the “UNCERTITUDISM.”
   For questions, contact Pauline Ada Uwakweh, Ph.D., at pauwakwe@ncat.edu, (336) 334-7771 or (336) 285-2343.

Upcoming Planetarium Show – April 26

Did you know that we have a planetarium on campus? Come out and see a show! Every last Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., you have an opportunity to see a show at the Planetarium in Marteena Hall. The next show will be April 26, where you will be able to have open discussions about astrophysics, space and cosmology. Shows will be available for groups (students/friends/family) of 5 to 25 persons. If you are interested, would like more information or would like to RSVP, please send an email to Athina Meli, Ph.D., at ameli@ncat.edu.

Town and Gown Celebration and Theatre Arts Presents, “Dreamgirls”

Emmy Award-winning star of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” singer, producer and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will join North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and community friends for its second Town and Gown celebration on Friday, April 28.

A&T’s production of “Dreamgirls” is directed by Theater Professor Miller Lucky Jr., with musical direction by A&T Jazz Ensemble Director Jonovan Cooper, Ph.D., and choreography by Jordan Hankerson. This story of ambition, hope and betrayal is sure to have audience members on the edge of their seats.

“Dreamgirls” runs Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30. All performances will be at Harrison Auditorium at N.C. A&T. Tickets are now available for the Town & Gown performance at the ticket office at Brown Hall on campus or online.

• Thursday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Town and Gown Performance (dinner and show)
• Saturday, April 29, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m.

For tickets, call 336-334-7749 or visit http://www.ncataggies.com

Provost's Faculty Fellows Seed Grants – Due April 28

The Provost's Faculty Fellows Seed Grant program is an opportunity for faculty to conduct a pilot project that will lead to a competitive extramural grant. Due date is April 28.

Funded by Title III, the seed grant amounts are $25,000 and must be aligned with one or more of the seven focus areas of the Preeminence 2030 strategic plan.
See additional information and submit the proposal as one PDF document in CompetitionSpace via the following this link.

Faculty-Led Proposals Due – April 30 (Summer Programs)

The Office of International Affairs would like to inform you that Faculty-Led proposal are due. For May or Summer 2024 programs, proposals are due April 30, 2023. Contact Sharon Criner, program assistant, at 336-285-2600 or scriner@ncat.edu or Dr. Tyrette Carter, interim director, at 336-285-2702 or tscarte1@ncat.edu

Rhodes Readiness (2023-24 AY)

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most well-known national scholarships/fellowships, and it is the model for most other prestigious and fully funded programs that have been created since 1902. This includes 60+ other programs, which in Aggieland are called externally funded "extraordinary opportunities (EOs)."
   
   *Do you know what makes student or alum eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?
   *Do you know how a student or alum could benefit from applying, interviewing, and/or being selected for the Rhodes Scholarship?
   *Most of all, do you know how a student or alum can get READY for an EO like the Rhodes Scholarship?
   
   Here's how you can learn more and #ExploreTheExtraordinary:
   
   -Get in contact with Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities: acgallop@ncat.edu and @NCAT_EO on Twitter. 

   -Browse the list of 60+ EOs on the NCAT EO webpage.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please contact Counseling Services. Counseling Services provides trainings on suicide prevention. You can become a gatekeeper and save a life by recognizing the warning signs, offering hope, and referring others to seek professional assistance. Here are some resources on suicide prevention.

·         National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 Hours) 1-800-273-8255
·         American Psychological Association (APA) http://www.apa.org/
·         Suicide warning signs http://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/signs.aspx
·         Speaking of Psychology: Preventing suicide http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/preventing-suicide.aspx
·         Suicide Prevention http://www.apa.org/advocacy/suicide-prevention/index.aspx