A&T Announcements - Oct. 25, 2021
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.
A&T and Sodexo have partnered with Starship Technologies to provide food delivery service on via autonomous robots. The on-demand robots will deliver from Qdoba, 1891 Bistro and Paavo's Pizza. Visit starship-ncat.com to download the app and start your order!
Flu Vaccine Available at Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is now offering the flu shot for this upcoming winter months! We have received our first shipment of 100 doses. Please come by or schedule an appointment with the Student Health Center during clinic and pharmacy business hours, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. The Student Health Center will be receiving more flu vaccines later in the month.
Please be advised that upon receiving the shot your insurance will be billed.
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.
Athletic Events This Week
- Oct. 30: Homecoming Football vs. Monmouth University, 1 p.m., Truist Stadium at N.C. A&T
Register now for the an informational webinar on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., to learn about the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program and the upcoming application cycle (Nov. 1, 2021-Feb. 11, 2022).
Named in honor of the legendary civil rights attorney and LDF founder Thurgood Marshall, and iconic civil rights litigator Constance Baker Motley, the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program (MMSP) is a groundbreaking commitment to endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Candidates and letter of recommendation writers should contact Ms. Alsace Gallop with questions.
For a third year, the F. D. Bluford Library will host an open display of rare items from the historical collections of North Carolina A&T State University. Come for a chance to see rare objects and memorabilia from 130 years of North Carolina A&T History up close. Guided tours available at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., Oct. 28-Oct. 29.
End of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - Oct. 29
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, the Office of Intercultural Engagement & Estamos Unidos will host an End of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 29, in the Student Center, room 385, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us and network and learn about the diverse Latinx student communities on campus. Engage in an interactive panel discussion. There will be light refreshments and giveaways.
- *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.
Join A&T leaders and special guests on Nov. 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m., for the virtual launch of the university's Center of Excellence in Biotechnology. This is a partnership between the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, A&T's College of Engineering and College of Science and Technology, and Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Attendees are required to register in advance at this link.
Fall Hack NCAT 5.0: The Last Entrepreneur - Nov. 5Friday Nov. 5, the College of Engineering will host it’s 5th annual Fall Hackathon, Hack NCAT. This year’s theme is "The Last Entrepreneur." Students from various colleges, as well as the high schools on campus, will be invited to form teams, code, solve problems and compete for FABULOUS prizes. Friday's kickoff and corporate networking event (Hybrid, with students in person and companies in Zoom breakout rooms) will begin at 3:30 p.m. in McNair Hall, where students form teams, meet with the companies to discuss the problems, receive instructions, attend 'mini' workshops on a variety of relevant topics, and find spaces to begin to 'hack'. Dinner will be served. Saturday will be completely virtual.
Register Today. The first 100 persons to sign in on site will receive this year's Hackathon t-shirts.
Interested in studying or working abroad during or after undergrad, but not sure how to get started in the process? Get help from NCAT EO!
- Register for the Virtual UK Summer School Fair 2021, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-noon ET (first- and second-year undergrads especially encouraged)
- Open your Critical Language Scholarship application and get help as you apply before 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 16, to learn a less commonly taught language in summer 2022
- Click here and select "Institutional Fulbright Program Adviser" to sign up for a virtual session on the Fulbright Program grant at 2p.m. ET on Nov. 16 and learn how you can be one of A&T's next Fulbrighters in one of 140+ countries.
Contact Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT EO and get application instructions now for EOs with required fall 2021 endorsement deadlines (always at 5 p.m. ET; click here to see all 15 endorsed EOs).
- Second- and third-year undergrads
Nov. 9: Udall Scholarship (all majors; must demonstrate commitment to either environmental issues or Alaska Native/Native American communities) - All current students who will be enrolled next year and who want to study among 40+ languages abroad
Nov. 16: Boren Scholarship and Boren Fellowship - Sophomores who want to study in the UK for one semester during 2022-23 AY
Nov. 16: ESU Luard Morse Scholarship - Graduating seniors and 2021 alumni who want to work for one year at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Nov. 16: Gaither Junior Fellows Program
Students and alumni can indicate Intent-to-Apply by clicking here as soon as possible.
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
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University Hotline
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