A&T Announcements - Jan. 24, 2022
Testing is easy and free for students and employees, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Alumni Foundation Event Center, next door to the Student Health Center. Vaccination and booster shots are also free and available at the Alumni Foundation Event Center and the Student Health Center Pharmacy.
The Student Health Center is now offering the flu shot for this upcoming winter months! Please come by the Student Health Center during our current business hours.
Pharmacy Hours- Mon- Fri: 8 a.m.- 5p.m.
Clinic Hours- Mon- Fri: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Please be advised that upon receiving the shot your insurance will be billed.
Library Advisory Council
F.D. Bluford Library seeks new members to join the Advisory Council for Library Services. This group provides advice to the Dean of Library Services concerning library services needed to support teaching, learning and research. The Council meets once per semester. The Spring 2022 meeting will be held virtually in March. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to serve as committee members.Interested? Please contact Sarah Smith, srsmith1@ncat.edu, via email by Jan. 31, 2022 . Students should include their name, major, and classification (e.g., sophomore, junior). Faculty should include their name, email and department.
Tuition Assistance Transition
Office of Veteran & Military Affairs is now responsible, and will process Army DOD and the Tuition Assistance program. All students utilizing this program please contact our office at (336) 398-8651.
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.
Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Presents Entrepreneurship Empowerment Series: Speaker Mr. David Greenberg, owner of Empowered Franchisee and Broker. Please Join us Jan. 25, 2022, at 5:30-6:30 p.m. virtual click link to register!
January Deadlines for Extraordinary OpportunitiesJan. 26 (new deadline) at 12PM ET: Point Foundation Scholarship
For those who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2022 in an undergraduate or graduate degree. Candidates should have: demonstrated leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement, worked for the betterment of the LGBTQ community and are an "out" member of the LGBTQ community, and financial need.
Jan. 31: EPP/MSI and Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships
These are both fully funded two-year scholarships with paid summer internships for second-year Aggie undergraduates in eligible disciplines related to the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Annual Commemoration Celebration 2022 - Jan. 26The annual commemoration of the MLK Birthday celebration is in collaboration with Guilford College, Guilford Technical Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This year’s program will be virtual. This year’s joint program theme: “I Come as One, But Stand As 10,000.” – by Maya Angelou
The program, Jan. 26, 6-7:30 p.m., will include a student-led panel discussion and entertainment from all representing campuses. North Carolina A&T's Student Greek Community will perform a “Unity Step” performance as entertainment in honor of Dr. King’s dream. The event is free, so please join us! Click here to view.
Counseling Services will be hosting an open house on Thursday Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m. in Murphy Hall Lobby. Please stop by to grab your swag bag and meet counselors! The event is floating. Masks and social distancing are required. Contact 336-334-7727 if you have questions about accessibility.
2022 Ronald McNair Celebration - Jan. 28The 2022 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Commemorative Celebration will broadcast live on Jan. 28, at noon EST. The theme of the celebration this year is “Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Ronald E. McNair: Breaking Barriers: A Celebration of STEM Success”
Click on the link to register and you will receive the “Live Stream Link”. The link will go live Jan. 28. The program will highlight current STEM students and McNair Scholars from across the country and the work they are currently doing in the field of STEM.
“Preparing for the Future by Broadening Our Horizons” – Jan. 28
The NC-LSAMP STEM Pathways and Research Alliance will hold its annual research conference on Jan. 28, 2022. This virtual conference will afford participants opportunities to engage in professional development and networking sessions, undergraduate research presentations and a graduate school recruitment fair.Participation in the conference is open to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM discipline. For additional information email nclsamp@ncat.edu. Registration Link: https://hopin.com/events/nc-lsamp-spra-annual-research-conference
Dr. Soonok An and Dr. Chiquita Welch-Brewer in the social work program are inviting A&T undergraduate students to completing a 15-minute online survey that explores undergraduate college students’ attitudes regarding and experiences with healthy relationships and intimate partner/dating violence. To be eligible, you must be: • 18 years or older • An undergraduate student enrolled at NCAT • Have had a romantic relationship in your lifetime • Not experiencing acute emotional distress related to dating violence. • The topic of dating violence does not cause distress or an adverse emotional response. Participants can enter a raffle to win: • A twenty $20 gift card
Register here.
N.C. A&T will host the annual Feb One Sit-In Anniversary Celebration, Tuesday, Feb. 1, beginning at 8 a.m. The event will be livestreamed via the North Carolina A&T Facebook page. The guest speaker will be NC Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls. View live here.
Winter 2022 Extraordinary OpportunitiesFeb. 1: Amgen Scholars Program
Eligible returning undergraduate students with a 3.2+ GPA and an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. in the sciences are encouraged to apply. This fully funded program can help you conduct hands-on research in the labs all across the U.S. and in Asia alongside top faculty, participate in seminars and networking events, and take part in symposia with their peers and leading scientists.
Feb. 11: Marshall-Motley Scholars ProgramThis program from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund is for those who want fight racial injustice in the South as a civil rights attorney; it includes a full-ride to the accredited law school of your choice, paid internships, and professional development.
Feb. 15: Rangel Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
This fully funded summer experience with Howard U. is open to sophomores (by credit) through graduating seniors who are interested in international affairs careers. Be sure to reach out early to Ms. Gallop, who has recruited A&T's three most recent Rangel SEP Scholars.
Contact Ms. Alsace Gallop to learn about, prepare for, and pursue these and ~60+ other externally funded extraordinary opportunities (EOs): https://www.ncat.edu/academics/honors/national-scholarships-fellowships/.
UPD 2022 Citizens Police Academy Application Open- ends Feb. 7The UPD Citizens Police Academy is a seven-week program designed to give participants a working knowledge of the University Police Department. It consists of a series of in-person classes, discussions and activities held once a week on Tuesday evenings from 6-9 p.m.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older and a student/employee of N.C. A&T State University. The application deadline is Feb. 7, at 5 p.m.
If you have any questions about the Citizen Police Academy, please contact Sgt. McPhail via email: spmcphai@ncat.edu
The University Police Department is currently accepting applications for its 2022 Spring Internship.The application deadline is Feb. 7, at 5 p.m.
This is an amazing opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at 21st century policing here at N.C, A&T. This is an 80-hour non-paid Internship.
All persons looking to apply, please contact Sgt. McPhail via email:
spmcphai@ncat.edu
N.C. A&T has transitioned from EndNote to RefWorks. Students, faculty and staff will learn how to export your library's PDFs and/or citations from EndNote and import them into the new RefWorks citation management tool. Users will need to create an account in RefWorks. Register for this virtual workshop here.
Spring 2022 Graduate College Information SessionsThe Graduate College will host monthly information sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Registration Link
Dates: Feb. 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14
Virtual Safe Zone Refresher Training – Feb. 18
The Office of Intercultural Engagement and the Office of Counseling Services will host a virtual Safe Zone Ally Development Refresher Training from 10 – 11 a.m. Safe Zone Ally Development Refresher Trainings are open to faculty/staff and students that have previously completed a Safe Zone Training session. Safe Zone Ally Development Trainings emphasize on providing information that is relevant to promoting a healthy and safe campus community by creating allies. To attend, please send an RSVP (oie@ncat.edu) by Feb. 16 to attend. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800.
Virtual Safe Zone Student Training – Feb. 25
Join the Office of Intercultural Engagement and the Office of Counseling Services for a virtual Safe Zone Student Ally Development Training from 10 a.m. – noon. Safe Zone Student Ally Development Trainings emphasize providing information that is relevant to promoting a healthy and safe campus community by creating student allies. To attend, please send an RSVP (oie@ncat.edu) by Feb. 23 to attend. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800.
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 ProceduresClick 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 HotlineIf 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.
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.
