A&T Announcements - April 15, 2024
Registration Period – April 1-23
Priority Registration April 1-7. Registration Period for summer and fall April 1-23, 2024
Seniors - April 8
Juniors - April 9
Sophomores - April 10
Freshmen - April 11
Students must obtain their alternate pin to register from their academic advisors.
2024 Golden Aggie Leadership Awards
Get ready to glam up and celebrate excellence at the most anticipated event of the year—the 2024 Golden Aggie Leadership Awards!
Date: May 1, 2024
Time: 6 p.m.
Venue: Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts
Featuring Special Guest: Taye Diggs
Join us for a memorable evening themed "A Walk Through the Garden," where we'll recognize and honor the outstanding leadership and contributions of our students and celebrate Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr.
Dress Code: Step into the garden of style with formal or semi-formal attire.
Tickets: Secure your spot by getting your ticket today on the TicketReturn website.
Summer/Fall 2024 Course Advisement and Registration
Advisement for summer and fall 2024 began March 11, 2024. Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss courses that should be taken based on their curriculum guide. Students must obtain their alternate pin from their faculty advisor and/or department chairperson.
Priority registration begins on April 1, 2024. Beginning April 8, 2024, students are allowed to register based on their earned credit hours.
Monday, April 8, 2024 – Graduate Students and Seniors (90 or more earned credit hours) Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – Juniors (60 – 89 earned credit hours) Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Sophomores (30 – 59 earned credit hours) Thursday, April 11, 2024 – Freshmen (less than 30 earned credit hours)
When registering for classes, all students are required to OPT IN or OPT OUT of AggieAlert!, the university’s emergency notification system that sends text messages to your phone in the event of emergencies, life-threatening situations and/or inclement weather. Failure to opt-in or opt-out prior to class registration will result in a hold being placed on student accounts. To prevent an account hold, log into Aggie Access / Aggie Alert and follow the instructions.
Registration closes on Monday, April 22, 2024.
2024-2025 FAFSA and Aid News
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical completion milestone on the college access journey for students and their families. The FAFSA process has changed to implement provisions of the FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act. At a high level, the FAFSA changes are a significant overhaul of the FAFSA system, including an updated FAFSA form, need analysis, and provisions to many of the policies and procedures used by schools. The FAFSA determines a student's eligibility for multiple grants and aid for all income levels. Regardless of income, any student who wants to be considered for federal, state, and school financial aid programs is encouraged to complete the FAFSA.
FAFSA News and Aid Resources
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FAFSA Toolkit: The Financial Aid Toolkit provides federal student aid information and outreach tools for counselors, college access professionals, nonprofit mentors, and other advisors.
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Students attending North Carolina A&T State University in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 are encouraged to complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov. If you have already completed the 2024-2025 FAFSA, you will be notified of your eligibility status between April 15-30.
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Students attending N.C. A&T State University in academic year 2024-25 are encouraged to begin researching scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Survey Request
On March 18, 2024, the University of North Carolina System began surveying students regarding the 2024-2025 Cost of Attendance (COA). The COA is the cornerstone of establishing a student's financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive for purposes of the Campus-Based TEACH Grant and Direct Loan programs and is one of the basic components of the Pell Grant calculation. Surveys will be emailed to students’ university email addresses. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the COA survey.
Next NC Scholarship (2024-25 Academic Year)
North Carolina residents attending N.C. A&T Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 may be eligible for up to $8,000 in the Next NC Scholarship. For a complete list of requirements, please visit the College of Foundation of North Carolina.
Summer 2024 Financial Aid
Students attending N.C. A&T Summer 2024 can complete the Summer Financial Aid Application beginning Monday, April 1.
The Aggie Summer Scholarship will not be offered in Summer 2024. Please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in the Dowdy Administration Building, suite 100, to determine summer aid eligibility.
Financial Aid Changing Service Delivery Model, Hours to Better Serve Students
Beginning Friday, March 22, the Office of Financial Aid will change its service delivery model to better serve the North Carolina A&T student body and incoming students.
Financial Aid recognizes that reaching its staff by telephone can be difficult during peak periods. The new “focused” office hours will allow Financial Aid to better serve students in person or by phone and process the high volume of paperwork that flows through Financial Aid daily.
New Schedule (Effective May 22, 2024)
Monday–Thursday
Service by phone and email: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Walk-in service: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointments: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Process documents: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday
Service by phone and email: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Professional development and process documents: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed for walk-in service
Closed for appointments
The new operations schedule will enable Financial Aid staff to be more responsive to students by phone more easily during hours focused exclusively on that need. The new schedule will be more beneficial for students who need assistance with questions regarding federal financial aid and scholarship programs.
Togetherall: Mental Health Support
Feeling some pressure? Vent here and find support to tackle it all! Anonymously log in and share your thoughts and feelings on Togetherall—a 24/7 anonymous online peer community monitored by mental health professionals. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year– a whole community is ready to support you. Visit https://togetherall.com/en-us/join/freeuniversitysupport/ or call Counseling Services at 336-334-7727 for more information.
Digital Navigator Program – Ongoing
F.D. Bluford Library has launched pilot program to expand and support our laptop loans. Students, faculty, and staff can request to work with a digital navigator to support their digital inclusion needs. The Digital Navigators at F.D. Bluford Library can help you: Connect to free and low-cost internet options Access digital literacy skills training Recommend students to our laptop lending program Request an appointment to work with a digital navigator:
You can also call 336-285-4164 to get help filling out this form to make an appointment. Students who receive Pell grants qualify for reduced cost internet through the Affordable Connectivity Plan. We can help these students access this resource.
Ally Accessibility Tool
Earlier this fall, a new accessibility tool, Ally, was added to all online courses in Blackboard to enhance accessibility. On Dec. 19, Ally was added to all Spring 2024 courses and all Blackboard course shells going forward.
Faculty and staff can register for training at: https://learn.ncat.edu
Students can register for training at: https://ncat.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqc-2qrz0sHdOC1JybNFHV_QU8XvY2lxjK
For more information regarding Ally and accessibility, contact ITTD (336-285-4499) or visit: https://hub.ncat.edu/administration/its/ittd/ally.php
Seeking participants for a little cigar and cigarillo use research study
Researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Center are seeking volunteers to participate in a research study about little cigar and cigarillo use and health messages. If you currently use or formerly used little cigars or cigarillos, you may be eligible!
Participants will be asked to attend virtual meetings and complete assigned tasks (ie. online surveys). During these meetings you will be asked to contribute your opinions and suggestions about beliefs, messages, and social media ads about little cigar and cigarillo use. Participation in this study will take about 60-90 minutes per meeting for up to four meetings a calendar year. Participants will be compensated $50 per meeting attended and $50 for completion of assigned tasks following each meeting.
If you are interested in this research study, please answer questions here to see if you are eligible. For more information, contact Corey Levinson at corey_levinson@med.unc.edu
Flu/COVID Vaccines
Aggies know what to do! Come through the Student Health Center and get your COVID and flu vaccines.
The Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center now has updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID booster vaccines as well as seasonal flu shots available to protect you and your loved ones! Stay up to date with all your recommended vaccination needs. No appointment is necessary! Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions, please call 336-285-2905 or email health@ncat.edu.
Vaccination Hours: Monday: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m., 2 – 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12:30pm, 2-4 p.m.
*Vaccines will be billed to most major insurance plans.*
Late Night Library Access
Hello Aggie Family! Bluford Library began front door swipe access at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Please note that after 9 p.m., only our current students, faculty, and staff will be allowed in the library. For further information, please contact the library at 336-285-4164.
Free and anonymous online mental health platform for students
So much in the world right now is uncertain and challenging—but you don’t have to feel alone. Togetherall provides currently enrolled Aggies with free tools and support so you can take control of your mental health and well-being, while staying connected to others with similar experiences. Join Togetherall’s anonymous community of college students for support and a place to voice your feelings. Moderated by professionals to keep you safe, Togetherall is here for you. To learn more about Togetherall or how to register, you can use this link, go to togetherall.com, or contact N.C. A&T Counseling Services at 336-334-7727.
A&T Cybersecurity Alert
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been informed by third-party vendors that provide services to many of our students and employees of a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of some of their customers. No systems owned or operated by N.C. A&T were compromised in this incident, but personal information from some customers or users, including individuals affiliated with A&T, was exposed. The affected businesses are contacting affected individuals directly. For additional information, go to the A&T Cybersecurity Alerts page.
N.C. A&T ID Cards Approved for Voter Photo Identification
On July 17, 2023, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) approved 99 institutions’ student and employee identification cards – including North Carolina A&T State University – for use as photo identification for voting in the 2023 municipal elections and 2024 primary and general elections statewide. Approved cards will remain valid for use as a voter’s photo ID through Dec. 31, 2024.
For additional details, see Voting as an N.C. A&T Student / Employee Voter Information.
Office of the Dean of Students 2023-24 Handbooks
The 2023-24 handbooks have been uploaded on the Dean of Students webpage. There have been updates to both books to include edits to the number of the student codes of conduct in the "Student Conduct Handbook.” There have also been updates to the information under several departments in the "Student Handbook." Please note that you will be alerted if any updates are made to the handbooks throughout the academic year. We ask that you also familiarize yourselves with “reporting forms,” "student rights and responsibilities" and the process for requesting "disciplinary clearances."
Togetherall Online Peer-to-peer Community for Students
Everyone is on their own mental health journey, but sometimes you can feel like no one understands what you’re going through. This is why Counseling Services has partnered with Togetherall - an anonymous, online peer-to-peer community where students can connect with others who have real lived experience. Free and active 24/7, register with your student email here. To learn more, watch this video.
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!
STEM Scholarship and Credential Opportunities
N.C. A&T University has started 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 connects 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. If you would like to learn more about this program, please complete this form.
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.
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.
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
Introduction to the Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility
Watch A Brief Introduction to Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility (CATM) to learn more about the center and its efforts. Maranda McBride, Ph.D., professor of management and CATM director, explains the research, education, workforce development, and technology activities sponsored by CATM to accomplish the goal of identifying and disseminating solutions that address mobility challenges associated with the movement of both people and goods as well as other critical transportation issues.
The University Writing Center is Open
The University Writing Center, located in the General Classroom Building, Room 309, is currently open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday (virtually) from 2-6 p.m.
The UWC assists students with organization, development, audience awareness, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, citations, and other writing concepts for all types of writing in all classes. Students may schedule an appointment at www.ncat.mywconline.com or may visit the UWC for walk-in assistance.
The UWC assists faculty by providing course-imbedded tutors, delivering presentations, and facilitating workshops. Additionally, writing consultants will visit classrooms to introduce the UWC to students. Faculty and staff should email the UWC at uwc@ncat.edu to request services. They may also call the UWC at 336-285-3531.
North Carolina A&T Baseball Managers
North Carolina A&T baseball team is looking for student managers for the 2022-2023 season. Duties include: on field help during practice and games, helping coaches with office duties, laundry and potential to travel with the team on away trips. Great opportunity to be part of the Aggie baseball team. Please contact Elliott McCummings via email if interested (Ejmccummings@ncat.edu).
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.
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.
Eastern Transportation Coalition MBUF Pilot EnrollmentAs 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!
TogetherAll - Student SupportCounseling 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 three 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.
Conducting Scholarly Research and Citing Sources Workshops – April 15
The University Writing Center and the F.D. Bluford Library Present:
Conducting Scholarly Research and Citing Sources Workshops
Monday, April 15, 2024
A218 General Classroom Building
Workshop 1:
“Finding and Using Library Databases”
Speaker: Carlos Grooms, MLS
Research and Instruction Librarian
2-2:50 p.m.
Workshop 2:
“Citing Sources in MLA Style”
(avoid common AI pitfalls)
Speaker: Shirley E. Faulkner-Springfield, Ph.D.
Director, University Writing Center
5-5:50 p.m.
Make the Most of Mentoring – April 15
Make the Most of Mentoring will be held Monday, April 15, 2024 in Student Center (Room 342).
From 10 a.m. to noon, students and postdocs will experience an interactive workshop to discuss strategies and tools that they can use with their mentors to help set goals, clarify expectations, and navigate some of the common challenges that occur during doctoral and postdoctoral training.
From 2-4 p.m., faculty will experience an interactive workshop to discuss strategies and tools for establishing, managing, and even ending mentoring relationships.
Register here.
N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium – April 16
The N.C. A&T Undergraduate Research and Creativity symposium will be held in Deese Ball room on April 16, 2024.
Please submit abstracts here. The deadline is March 15.
Please submit posters to publish at this link. The deadline is April 1. Please bring printed posters with you to present.
Research Impact: Assessing and Tracking Your Research – April 16
Do you want to know what kind of impact your published research is making in your discipline? Do you want to plan your research trajectory? Looking to publish in the top journals but do not know where to start? Join Bluford Library to learn how you can track, analyze, and visualize the impact of your research. We will explore research impact tools that are easy to use, and which provide a variety of options for analyzing your research engagement. These tools also provide opportunities to network with other researchers in your field and identify potential collaborators. Research impact data can also be analyzed on an institutional basis, which can aid campus decision making. The workshop will be held on April 16 at 3 p.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes. Register for this online workshop.
Division of Research and Economic Development: “Grants 101” Webinar – April 17
Webinar Overview: This introduction to grantseeking provides novice grant writers with an understanding of the purpose of grants, how to identify appropriate grant opportunities, the purpose of solicitations and how to use them, and recommendations to help structure and develop a grantseeking strategy. Attendees will learn how to prepare for the project design phase and how to construct the typical components of a grant proposal. A Hanover Grants Consultant will walk through an introduction to an example funder and lead participants through a sample proposal development process from start to finish. Speaker: Sarah Ott provides grant review, writing and project design services for clients around the country including major post-secondary institutions and academic research institutions. Sarah predominantly works on health-related proposals supporting a variety of investigators including physicians, nurse researchers, pharmacists, medical faculty, and basic scientists. Her areas of expertise include clinical and translational science, patient-centered outcomes research and program development and evaluation. Prior to coming to Hanover, Sarah accumulated a decade of grant writing experience at two large academic health sciences centers. While at Hanover, Sarah has added successful state and foundation proposals to her federal experience with agencies such as DOD, NIH, HRSA, CDC, AHRQ, and the Department of Education. Register here. The April 17 workshop will begin at 11 a.m.
Department of English Faculty Book Talk – April 17
The Department of English and Ubuntu Community invite our campus community to a faculty book talk featuring Dr. Pauline Ada Uwakweh on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6-8 p.m. in the Bluford Library Conference Room (2nd floor). This is an opportunity to showcase faculty research.
Using ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) to Establish a Strong Researcher Identity – April 17
If someone "Googled" you to learn more about your research and expertise, would they get a clear picture of who you are as a researcher and the contributions you have made within your field of study? Taking the time to ensure you have a strong research identity can yield numerous benefits such as providing a sense of focus and direction for your research, demonstrating expertise in your area of research, and helping you to develop a strong network system. Creating an ORCID iD, a unique, open digital identifier, will help you to create and maintain a strong research identity. The ORCID iD also helps funders, publishers, scholarly societies, and other researchers find and distinguish your work from others. This workshop will provide an overview of ORCID, instructions on how to create an ORCID iD, and other practical tips on establishing a strong research identity.
This workshop will be held April 17 at 3 p.m. Register online here.
N.C. A&T Theatre Arts Program Presents “Tartuffe”
The Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University closes its season with “Tartuffe,” a comedy that was first banned in Paris in 1667 because of its cutting political and religious satire.
Often subtitled “The Hypocrite,” this French masterpiece written by Moliere, centers the titular character, Tartuffe, an imposter invited into the home of a wealthy French family. The man of the house, Orgon, is deceived by Tartuffe, who manipulates his host into believing he is a saintly, devout man of religious faith. Blinded by the deception, Orgon sacrifices the well-being of his wife and children to please his visitor.
Performance Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 3 and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 3 p.m.
Performance Location:
Paul Robeson Theatre on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University
Cost:
Adults – $17
Senior citizens & non-A&T Students – $11
Children 12 and younger – $6
A&T students – free with Aggie One Card
For tickets, call 336-334-7749 or visit https://itzy.io/tartuffe.
2024 Financial Literacy Festival – April 18
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the University Student Success Office (USSO) will be hosting the 2024 Financial Literacy Festival April 18, 2024, from 5-7p.m.
In addition to music, food trucks, and guest hosts, and AggieTalks students will have the opportunity to learn more about Credit Scores, Investments, High-Yield Interest Bank Accounts, Rental Properties, and Budgeting, all while interacting with some of the area's most prestigious financial and investment institutions.
The event will be held in the Student Health Center parking lot. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information, please contact Dr. Regina Williams Davis (rmwilli1@ncat.edu or 336-285-4086).
Unlocking Your Publishing Potential: Library Services and Resources for Faculty and Student Authors – April 18
Have you ever thought about publishing a monograph, white paper, starting a journal, or migrating an existing print publication to an online environment? Bluford Library can help! The Library supports the publishing of online journals, monographs, newsletters, technical report series, white papers, and other publications. This workshop will cover specific ways the Library can help you reach your publishing goal. The workshop will be held April 18 at 3 p.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes. Register for this online workshop here.
N.C. A&T University Jazz Ensemble Presents: An Evening of Cool & Modern Jazz – April 18
Join us for a mesmerizing night filled with the soulful tunes of jazz as the N.C. A&T University Jazz Ensemble takes the stage alongside the remarkable Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Jazz Ensemble. Prepare to be enchanted by an array of captivating melodies, improvisations, and harmonies.
Tell a friend to tell a friend and bring two! This unforgettable concert is not to be missed. Mark your calendar and arrive early for an evening of pure musical delight. We look forward to seeing you there!
The 2024 GIC UNHCR Student Challenge
Develop solutions to help refugees and earn a trip to London! 2024 marks the Second Annual Global Internship Conference UNHCR Student Challenge. CIEE is pleased to collaborate once again with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to call on student leaders from across the globe to present their solution ideas to support increasing access to higher education and livelihood for forcibly displaced youth around the world. UNHCR, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
Challenge participants gain valuable skills, similar to those developed during a global internship, and expand their professional networks, all while solving one of the most critical issues of our generation. Finalist teams will earn a trip to London to compete in person, and the winning team will receive a 2025 summer internship facilitated by the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE), and an opportunity to have their idea be selected to be shared with UNHCR and their networks.
New for 2024: the challenge will consist of three rounds of competition.
Round 2 (March 25-April 19) - 36 teams will be selected from the Round 1 teams to further develop their ideas and present to a panel of judges virtually.
Finals (June 16-21) - 3 finalist teams will be selected to compete in the final round in London, England, and present their ideas at the Global Internship Conference.
Have a question about the 2024 GIC UNHCR Student Challenge? Email us at GIC@ciee.org or check out the FAQs on the website.
Important note on student eligibility: In an effort to expand access to the challenge and give more students an opportunity to participate, students who participated in Round 1 of the 2023 Student Challenge are NOT eligible to participate in the 2024 competition
Apply for Extraordinary Opportunities Including Astronaut, Gilman, Obama-Chesky Scholarships
If you will be a returning undergraduate in fall 2024, be sure to prepare and submit your application for externally funded "extraordinary opportunities (EOs)" now through March and April 2024! Contact Ms. Gallop for assistance and follow on Twitter and Instagram: https://linktr.ee/ncat_eo
Highlights include the following:
No required campus deadline; assistance and coaching available upon request: Varies from March 31 to April 27: CBCF Scholarships (all disciplines; also open to returning graduate students) Stay tuned for information on the upcoming cycles of the Fulbright Program grant; the Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell Scholarships, and more!
Decode: Copyright in the Digital Age! – April 23
Ready to decode the mysteries of copyright, fair use, and user rights? Join us at the FD Bluford Library for an interactive workshop about empowering you to conquer the wild world of copyright. In a world overflowing with information, it's essential to know the rules of the game, and whether or not you are a research whiz, teaching guru, or an artist, we've got you covered. We will look at the public domain, open source, citation, and digitization to give you an idea of where to start. Join us as we maneuver copyright clarity! The workshop will be held on April 23 at 3:30 p.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes.
Register for this online workshop here.
Using Covidence for Systematic and Scoping Reviews – April 24
As a graduate student or faculty researcher, you may want to perform a review for publication. This workshop will help prepare you for review projects. First, we will briefly discuss different review methodologies, including systematic and scoping reviews. Next, we will explore Covidence, a tool that can help simplify the review process. Covidence is a cloud-based tool with the ability to perform title/abstract screening, full-text screening, data abstraction, and quality assessment all in one place. This workshop will be held April 24 at 2 p.m. Register here.
Open Educational Resources and Course Adopted Texts – April 25
With textbook costs increasing with each new edition published, now is the perfect time to plan to lower textbook costs in the future. Open educational resources (OERs) and Course Adopted Texts are great alternatives to traditional textbooks. Research suggests that students and faculty exposed to OERs view these resources as comparable to traditional textbooks in terms of quality. Studies have also shown that OERs can dramatically lower the cost of educational resources which can positively affect student expenses and debt rates. Bluford Library offers access to a database called Faculty Select to help faculty explore textbook alternatives that save students money. Learn about how to use licensed library ebooks and openly licensed materials via Faculty Select instead of costly textbooks. The workshop will be held on April 25 at 3 p.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes.
Register here for this workshop here.
COAACH Cookout and Health Fair – April 27
N.C. A&T’s Center for Outreach, Aging, Alzheimer's and Community Health (COAACH) will host a Community Cookout and Health Fair April 27 at 11 a.m. at 2105 Yanceyville St., Greensboro, NC 27405.
We are re-launching our centers outreach activities and services, many of which had stopped due to COVID. Now with our new director, Dr. Travonia Brown-Hughes, we will engage the Triad to promote healthy aging, student engagement in neuroscience research and provide support groups and activities for local caregivers. The fair will bring together local partners to provide free health resources, tests, food and an opportunity to move - through intergeneration line dancing. We are excited to host the N.C. A&T campus community as well as surrounding Greensboro community members. Register here.
Data Management Planning for Researchers - April 30
Are you applying for a research grant or beginning a research study? If you don’t have a Data Management Plan (DMP), you’re going to need one! All federal funding agencies now require DMPs. Join us to see how data management planning improves the quality of your research project and benefits all members of the research team, as well as other scientists around the world. This workshop will be held April 30 at 11 a.m. and will cover the basics of comprehensive data management planning, including storage of and global access to your data. The workshop will last approximately 75 minutes. Register for this online workshop here.
N.C. A&T Kaplan All Access Test Prep Courses – Upcoming Deadline: May 3
The N.C. A&T Kaplan All Access Test Preparation is designed to help Aggies prepare for entrance into degree programs and advancement in the workforce through a variety of test prep classes and professional development courses. These courses will be offered year-round at no cost to participants. See the list of options below. This program is strictly for N.C. A&T students.
Entrance Examination Prep Courses:
MCAT- (Medical College Admission Test)
LSAT- (Law School Admission Test)
GRE- (General Record Exam)
GMAT- (Graduate Management Admission Test)
DAT- (Dental Admission Test)
OAT- (Optometry Admission Test)
PCAT- (Pharmacy College Admission Test)
PRAXIS- (Teacher Educators)
FE- ( Fundamentals of Engineering Exam)
SIE- ( Securities Industry Essentials Exam
FFQP- ( Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional Exam)
WMS- (Wealth Management Specialists Exam)
Application Due Dates:
Summer: May 3
Questions about the application: n.c.attestprepcommittee@ncaandt.onmicrosoft.com
Celebrate World Bee Day – May 20
Bees are important to our livelihood because they are responsible for pollinating over a third of our food supply. Think of that as one bite in every three you take.
However, the population of bees has been dwindling at an alarming rate as a result of climate change and human activities, among other factors. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face, and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated May 20 as World Bee Day.
The Integrated Pest Management Program is inviting the campus community and the public to come join us at the Student Center on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about the critical role bees play in our environment and food security. You will also learn about what you can do to “Save the bees!”
A&T Partners with WSJ to Offer School-Sponsored Subscription
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all students, faculty and staff.
Through the partnership, subscribers will have full access to WSJ’s award-winning journalism via WSJ.com and the app, as well as a wide variety of curated content – from podcasts and newsletters to career insights and personal finance advice.
Students, faculty and staff at N.C. A&T can activate their complimentary subscription by visiting WSJ.com/NCAT. Those who pay for an existing WSJ subscription may call 1-800-JOURNAL and mention they are switching to their school-sponsored subscription. Partial refunds will be made.
WSJ is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. Published by Dow Jones, WSJ engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social and video. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.
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
