A&T Announcements - Oct. 4, 2021
Chancellor's Student Forum - Oct. 18
Virtual Student Forum will be held Monday, Oct. 18, 6–8 p.m., via Zoom webinar. Please make plans to attend and take part in your respective forum to hear timely updates on university issues and operations, ask questions and more.
Aggie Wellness Day - Oct. 13
N.C. A& T will pause classes on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, for Aggie Wellness Day to allow students time to focus on their physical and emotional wellbeing. Aggie Wellness Day will follow Fall Break, Oct. 11-12. All classes and meetings should be suspended to allow students an additional day to rejuvenate, reset and prepare to complete the second half of the semester with a strong finish. Please see your university email for more information.
COVID-19 Dashboard
N.C. A&T's dashboard for positive COVID-19 tests can be found on the Aggies Care site. Unless otherwise noted, the dashboard displays the most recent 14 days of available data and is updated daily by 5 p.m.
Student Center & Campus Recreation Center Fall Break Schedule
Monday, Oct. 11 and Tuesday, Oct. 12
Student Center: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center: Noon – 7 p.m.
N.C. A&T and Elon University are collaborating on a research study. Participants fill out an online survey that asks questions about computer and internet use, presents some computer use scenarios, and asks about beliefs about getting things done. The study is approximately 15-25 minutes long, and compensation is provided. Must be ages 18-25 OR 65 years of age or older and access to a computer with internet connection to participate. To learn more, email elonmemorylab@gmail.com.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report AvailableNorth Carolina A&T's 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the N.C. A&T website.
The 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus.
It also contains information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by N.C. A&T and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
CSAM Launch: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart - Oct. 5
We invite our N.C. A&T community to join ITS & CREO as we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October. This virtual session, Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m., features remarks by Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Senior Vice Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson and CREO's Director, Dr. Hossein Sarrafzadeh. We will feature special guests, James Donoghue and James Cheeks, that will share a law enforcement perspective on cybersecurity protection. Our speakers will discuss the current cybersecurity landscape, the urgent need for individual cybersecurity responsibility and interdisciplinary future of the cybersecurity job market. For more information contact: Caitlin Reavis (cmreavis@ncat.edu).
National Depression Screening Day - Oct. 7
Thursday Oct. 7 is National Depression Screening Day. Counseling Services staff will be administering and interpreting depression screenings from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in 3 locations: ACB Lobby, Williams Dining Hall Breezeway, and Murphy Hall Lobby. Information about Counseling Services will also be provided.
JSNN Nanotechnology Conference - Oct. 7–9
You are cordially invited to the Nanotechnology Conference at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering on Oct. 7-9, 2021. There are conference events for industry leaders, STEM educators, visual arts educators, economic development leaders, community members, and students of all ages. Register by clicking the link here.
2021 TEDxGreensboro - Oct. 7
Two N.C. A&T researchers, Omon Isikhuemhen, Ph.D., and Yeoheung Yun, Ph.D., will present their expertise on mini-brain development in the fight against Alzheimer's and mushroom and fungal biotechnology, respectively, at the hybrid 2021 TEDxGreensboro event. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the website.
Senior Chat with Rockwell Automation - Oct. 7Join in on Oct. 7, at 12:30, to chat/talk with recruiters from Rockwell Automation. This will be a 30-minute virtual session for you to meet recruiters, network, and learn about career opportunities, etc. Register Here.
LGBTQIA+ Students and Allies Meet and Greet - Oct. 7Join the Office of Intercultural Engagement, LGBTA Resource Center, and Prism on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., in the Student Center, Room 385 for an LGBTQIA+ Students and Allies Meet and Greet. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at 336-334-7800 or oie@ncat.edu.
Aggies 4 Recovery Fall 2021 Events
- *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
*Streamed Live
Welcome to The Shop: a series of conversations about manhood and the messages we get from family, friends, acquaintances, and pop culture about masculinity. We will tackle questions such as: "What does it mean to be man and how did we find out?" Want to talk about movies and TV shows? Come on into The Shop. The door's open. Join us via Zoom.
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.
Contact Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT EO and get application instructions for EOs with required fall 2021 endorsement deadlines (always at 5 p.m. ET; click here to see all 15 endorsed EOs).
- Third-year undergrads (all majors) who aspire to leadership in careers that serve the public good
- Oct. 12: Truman Scholarship
- Second- and third-year undergrads
- Oct. 12: Astronaut Scholarship and Goldwater Scholarship (STEM majors involved in STEM research/innovation)
- Nov. 9: Udall Scholarship (all majors; must demonstrate commitment to either environmental issues or Alaska Native/Native American communities)
Faculty, staff, and administrators: please encourage your Aggie students and alumni to apply for EOs by clicking here today.
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.
