A&T Announcements - Aug. 30, 2021
North Carolina A&T is making immediate changes to dining and fitness center operations. All campus food operations will pivot to take-out service only. Seated dining in Williams Dining Hall and the Student Center will be halted for two weeks, beginning Aug. 26. The fitness center reduce capacity to 10 students per hour by appointment only.
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Student Center Labor Day Schedule
The Student Center will open for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6,noon to 8 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center Labor Day Schedule
The Campus Recreation Center will open on Labor Day Monday, Sept. 6, from noon until 4 p.m. Sign-ups will be available online.
N.C. A&T and NCCU Crush COVID Competition
We’re Crushing COVID through a campus competition with NCCU. The Aggie-Eagle Crush COVID Competition, held July 1 to Sept. 17, encourages faculty, staff and students to do their part by getting a COVID-19 vaccine to ensure the campuses are ready for a healthy fall 2021 semester. The campus with the most members vaccinated will be rewarded with a trophy and ultimate bragging rights at the Sept. 25 Aggie-Eagle football game at Truist Stadium on the N.C. A&T campus. Please note all the issues have been corrected and the portal is operational for ALL faculty, staff and students. All you have to do is upload your vaccination card to the university medical records Medicat portal or schedule a vaccination appointment on campus, or at your local clinic. Make sure to get your information in and be eligible for weekly and grand prizes. All details and upload options are available via www.ncat.edu/crushcovid.
The Office Of Leadership and Civic Engagement will be hosting a Grand Opening of the Aggie Rack. The Aggie Rack provides free professional clothing for enrolled students on campus. Please utilize us as a resource to provide support with student interview, career fair, or internship clothing needs. The event will take place Sept. 2, at the Aggie Source (Old Sebastian Health Center)Located 205 Nocho St., Suite 115, 2-4 p.m.
"Finding the Promised Land" Exhibition - Now- Sept. 24
The University Galleries at N.C. A&T is hosting a new art exhibition, “Finding the Promised Land: Landscape Works by Black Artists from the Permanent Collection.” The exhibit runs through Sept. 24.
Would you like to become a diplomat in the Foreign Service of either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development? Are you planning to start a master's degree program in fall 2022? Register to meet with national program directors and learn how you can be a competitive Rangel, Pickering, or Payne Graduate Fellowship applicant. Wed., Sept. 8, from 5-6 p.m. ET.
Study Abroad Information Sessions - start Sept. 8
Have questions about study abroad opportunities? Wondering if international opportunities are still available? Log in to a session that fits your schedule to learn how to study abroad, scholarships, and international events. Contact Ronice Johnson-Guy - rljohnson@ncat.edu if you have any questions. Zoom Meeting Password: 638977
Session Dates: Sept. 8, 3 p.m.; Sept. 16, 10 a.m.; Sept. 21, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29, 10 a.m. More fall semester dates to come.
IS4Good is a NSF-Funded graduate training program open to Master and Ph.D. students in STEM disciplines. This program is designed to equip students to tackle complex, data-intensive problems in hunger relief and food security. The training is tightly woven with our research objective to provide data-driven models that inform and transform strategies for the provision of food aid at the local, state, and federal level.
For additional information visit this website, Application Deadline: 9/24/2021.
- *Motivational Monday: Last year granted us time to self-reflect, let's keep it going to promote wellness and personal growth! Mondays, 11 a.m. - noon, Aug. 30- Nov. 22, Join Zoom Meeting
- *Get off the Struggle Bus: Weekly SMART Recovery meeting that addresses struggles of college life, relationships, and addiction. Closed meetings available by request. Tuesdays 4 - 5 p.m., Aug. 24-Nov. 16, Join Zoom Meeting
- *R& B Relaxation: Midweek break to relax and de-stress to the smooth sounds of R&B music. Wednesdays 12:30 -1:30 p.m., Aug. 25- Nov. 3
- Outdoor Relaxation in Holland Bowl Sept. 1-Oct. 6; Join Zoom Meeting
- You Good? Mental Health & Recovery Check-In Table for students. Good week? Bad week? Celebrating? Disappointed? We want to hear about it all! Every other Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Aug. 20-Oct. 29, Williams Dining Breezeway
Students at N.C. A&T and UNCG Joint School of Social Work are conducting a research study to understand the impact of COVID-19 on student leaders attending both universities. Qualifying individuals must be: student leader at N.C. A&T or UNCG during the COVID-19 pandemic; 18 years of age or older, able to speak English. Qualified individuals will be asked to participate in a confidential one-time virtual interview that will last 45-60 minutes. Your name will not be used in the study. You will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card in exchange for your participation in the study. Complete the Qualtrics interest form or contact the research team at (336) 517-7446 or ttrichar@uncg.edu or trichardson2@aggies.ncat.edu to arrange an interview.
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
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University Hotline
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There are also two methods for reporting concerns or violations anonymously and in confidence via the University Hotline. You may call the University Hotline toll free at 877-507-7313 or make a report online. Both reporting methods are confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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