A&T Announcements - Sept. 13, 2021
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.
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 over Zoom with national program directors and learn how you can be a competitive Rangel, Pickering, and/or Payne Graduate Fellowship applicant. Monday, Sept. 13, from 5-6 p.m. ET.
-Alumni, faculty and staff are also welcome to attend. See here for more details.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET
Applications are open to current eligible STEM students and are due by 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 1, 2021. Benefits include a paid internship and postgraduate employment.
Click here to contact Ms. Gallop in NCAT EO for application feedback and to learn about other EO programs.
Session Dates: Sept. 16, 10 a.m.; Sept. 21, 3 p.m.; Sept. 29, 10 a.m. More fall semester dates to come.
Latinx Student Meet & Greet
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Estamos Unidos (Latino Cultural Student Alliance) will have a Latinx Student Meet & Greet on Sept. 16, 2021 at 6pm in the Student Center, Room 385. Join us to learn about available resources and support services, networking opportunities, and more. Masks are required. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement (oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800).
Undergraduate Research and Creativity SNCURS 2021
For the fall 2021 semester, all N.C. A&T undergraduate researchers are requested to participate in the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURS). Abstract submissions for this year’s event will be accepted Sept. 13–Oct. 15, 2021 (11:59 p.m.) Presentation Upload Dates: Oct. 26, 2021, 8 a.m. to Nov. 10, 2021, 11:59 p.m. Symposium Dates: Saturday, Nov. 13, with Preview Day on Friday, Nov. 12.For more information, visit SNCURCS.org.
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.
Research-Based Graduate Training in Computational Data Science and Food Security
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
IT Policies, Standards, and Procedures
Click here to access IT policies, standards, and procedures related to the responsibilities of employees, students, and affiliates when utilizing university data, software, and technology including the network infrastructure.
University Hotline
If you ever have a concern about improper conduct, fraud, waste or abuse, please do not keep it to yourself. You may report these concerns or any violation of policies, procedures, regulations, state and federal laws to your immediate supervisor or department head, if appropriate.
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.
Follow @NCAT_AggieAlert on Twitter
Make sure to follow @NCAT_AggieAlert on Twitter for additional access to emergency notifications and alerts. Aggie Alert is the university text notification system for emergencies, life-threatening situations and inclement weather.
