A&T Announcements - May 9, 2022
Spring 2022 Commencement - May 14
The Spring 2022 Commencement will consist of one ceremony on Saturday, May 14.
The ceremony will be held at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. The Coliseum doors will open at approximately 7:30 a.m. Directions to the Greensboro Coliseum can be found at http://www.greensborocoliseum.com/guest_services/directions.
• The commencement line-up will begin at 8 a.m., and the processional will begin
promptly at 8:30 a.m.
• Attorney and multi-platform journalist Sunny Hostin—ABC News Legal Analyst and
co-host of ABC’s “The View”—will deliver the commencement address.
All faculty are required to participate in the commencement ceremonies in full regalia. More than 1,800 students are scheduled to graduate on May 14.
The Spring 2022 Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 12, in Harrison Auditorium. The Ceremony will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
The Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony will also be livestreamed. The livestream link will be posted on the Graduate College's homepage closer to the event date.
The Ph.D. hooding is a special tradition to recognize graduates receiving a doctoral degree. At this event, each doctoral degree recipient for Spring 2022 will have the hood of the commencement regalia conferred by their advisor or other department faculty member.
Aggie Summer Scholarships are available for students enrolled in a degree-seeking program and register for Summer Session I or II by April 25. The Scholarship covers tuition and fees only, up to six credit hours (not to exceed the cost of attendance) with no application required. Students may view their award via Aggie Access Online, beginning April 19. Awards are processed weekly until funding is exhausted.
OASIS Student Service Counseling Services now promotes OASIS, an online application that assists with mental health. Users are able to increase awareness of mental health, decrease stigmas associated with mental health and gain access to additional mental health resources. OASIS offers the following:
- Daily Affirmations
- Mood Log
- Chat for immediate support
- Incident reporting
-Appointment scheduling
- Journal Templates
- Wellbeing Exercises
- Self Care Articles & Videos
- Mental Health Trivia
- Shared stories
Download here.
Leading up to Primary Election Day (Tuesday, May 17), North Carolina Black Alliance is calling all high school and college graduates across the state to #CommenceToVote in the upcoming statewide primary. #CommenceToVote is a North Carolina Black Alliance initiative that encourages high school and college graduates to vote and lead voting initiatives in their schools and community during early voting period, April 28-May 14.
Call for Abstracts: Southern Biomedical Engineering ConferenceWe are calling for abstract submission for the 38th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC) 2022 that will be held in New Orleans. SBEC is one of the oldest scientific gathering of engineers, scientists and clinicians globally. The deadline for abstract submissions is May 15 and can be submitted here.
Students are eligible for numerous awards. For questions, please contact Dr. Narayan Bhattarai at nbhattar@ncat.edu
Students are required to have health insurance either by remaining on their parents’ insurance or buying an individual insurance plan. Students without insurance may purchase the Student Blue Student Health Insurance. Students will be automatically billed (on tuition account) and enrolled in the Student Blue coverage, unless a waiver is completed by the semester due date Sept. 12, 2022.
University Writing Center Hours and Services Offered
The University Writing Center, located in the General Classroom Building, Room 309, is currently open, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Students may walk-in during these hours or make an appointment online at ncat.mywcoline.com. Online help is also available from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students can receive help with thesis development, essay and paragraph development, sentence structure, avoiding run-on sentences, comma splices, sentence fragments, grammar, punctuation, research essay writing, source citation, business writing, and personal statements along with any other writing needs.
The Writing Center also offers classroom visitations.
If you would like for a writing consultant to visit your classes to briefly introduce the UWC, please let us know. Also, if you would like a UWC writing consultant to visit your class to conduct a workshop on any of the writing needs mentioned above, contact Adri-Anne Jones, Senior Writing Consultant, at 336-285-3523 or 285-3531 or aadjones@ncat.edu
Campus Pool Now Open
The university's pool, located in Corbett Sports Center, is now open. Recreational Swim is Monday – Friday, noon to 8 p.m.
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.
Counseling Services has partnered with an online service called TogetherAll to provide 24/7 support to students. Students can register with their Aggie email, provide quick demographical information (can also remain anonymous) and in 3 minutes have access to a counselor at any time. The service also provides mental health resources, peer support communities, creative outlets and more.
Women's Basketball Elite Camp - Registration Open NowThe Lady Aggies are holding Elite Camp on June 11 and June 18 at Corbett Sports Center!
Elite Camp is for those entering grades 8-12.
Registration is open now and is open to any and all entrants.
The university will return to in-person summer camp programs. As part of its risk management efforts, the university centralized the registration process for summer camps/sponsored programs. Faculty, staff, program directors, and other personnel organizing, leading, and managing these efforts must register all summer camps/sponsored programs through the Extended Campus via this link.
The Extended Campus supports the procedures for compliance with the Minors on Campus policy, which promotes the safety and well-being of minors entrusted to the University's care. All directors, camp personnel, and volunteers working with the camps will complete the mandatory online Protection of Minors Training. Please direct any questions to the Extended Campus at 336-334-7810 or extendedcampus@ncat.edu.
The University Space Planning Committee welcomes your feedback regarding a potential addition to our campus. As N.C. A&T continues to improve our spaces on campus, we are committed to providing spaces that accommodate a diverse set of needs. In this regard, we are exploring lactation rooms to be used by students, faculty and staff with infants. A lactation space is a private, hygienic space for nursing mothers and infants. Please complete the quick feedback form, linked below, if interested. Should you have any questions, please contact University Space Planner, Sharika D. Cochran at sdcochran@ncat.edu.
Get ready: Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Program grant, and more (2022-23 AY)Aggies students, current alumni, and graduating seniors: it's time to DREAM BIG and Explore The Extraordinary for the 2022-23 academic year! -Do you want to become a leader and gain a network of global peers at the U. of Oxford in England as a Rhodes Scholar?-Would you like to pursue an independent project, earn a postgraduate degree, or help foreign students learn about America while learning English as a Fulbright Program grantee?-Are you interested in FULL FUNDING to learn a language, study or intern abroad, conduct independent projects/research, participate in leadership and graduate school preparation programs, earn a postgraduate degree, and more?Get in contact with Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities: acgallop@ncat.edu. Stay tuned now through next semester for required campus deadlines, advising deadlines, and information sessions
Join F.D. Bluford Library and Aggie Dining for a full week of study breaks during exam time. There will be pizza, games, and more in the library between May 8 to May 12.
Cram Jam Schedule
May 8, 9-11 p.m. --Exam Week Kick Off, Main Floor of the Library
May 9 - May 12, 6 p.m.-- Fuel Station, Main Floor, Coffee Bar & Brain Food
May 11, 3-6 p.m. --Mid-Week Reset, Finding Balance with Counseling Services, Seminar Room
Spring 2022 Graduate College Information Sessions
The Graduate College will host monthly information sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Registration Link
Dates: May 10, June 14
The Office of Engagement and Outreach and the Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) at North Carolina A&T State University are hosting "Family Date Night In Aggieland" in the Student Center Deese Ballroom on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Families throughout Greensboro and the Triad area are invited to Aggieland for an evening of enjoyment, including food, music, and entertainment. This event is also an opportunity for families to learn about all N.C. A&T has to offer our community and for us to showcase our colleges/departments/units. Please register by the May 13 deadline.
Learn Arabic or Russian, or continue learning Chinese!Start learning Arabic or Russian, or continue learning Chinese, in the new CLS Spark virtual program! CLS Spark participants will receive a stipend and will spend an academic year (2022-23) learning one of those three critical languages through online classes and activities facilitated by native speakers at a host institution abroad. They will also receive automatic consideration as semifinalists for the CLS Program’s 2023 overseas summer institutes, if they choose to apply.
Contact national CLS reviewer Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities by May 20 for application assistance! Follow on Twitter: @NCAT_EO.
Grad Student Support Group - Wednesdays
Grad Student Support Group. Come connect with other graduate students to gain support and build community at NCAT. This group aims to normalize the graduate school experience and help you learn tips and tricks for maintaining holistic wellness. Virtual group on Wednesdays at noon for graduate students.
Zoom | Meeting ID: 963 1708 7465 | Passcode 714359
Barbershop Talk: Building Systems to Support Men of Color. Barbershops have traditionally been a safe space for men to fellowship. The group will serve as a place to support Men of Color in their unique experiences. Counseling Services is hosting a weekly virtual support group on Wednesdays at from 4-4:30 p.m.
Zoom | Meeting ID: 963 1708 7465 | Passcode: 714359
Counseling Services Presents...DBT 101: Healthy Coping Group. The group will be virtual and take place on Thursdays through March 3, from 1-2 p.m. The group will assist with the following: increase ability to tolerate distress, regulate emotions and engage effectively in relationships.
Aggie Talk Podcast
Aggie Talk is a resource for students and staff at North Carolina A&T State University. Aggie Talk does not take the place of clinical mental health treatment. This podcast is a resource. It is our hope that Aggie Talk introduces new concepts, inspires listeners to pursue professional help if necessary, and to be a catalyst for conversation surrounding mental health. Host Jovan Shumpert, MS, LCMHCA will discuss current events, mental health facts and experiences, and will be joined by colleagues to discuss their areas of expertise. The podcast is available on Spotify and Anchor!
We are pleased to announce the launch of InfoEd, the IRB module beginning Monday, May 16, 2022 - the Human Subjects module will be the official portal for IRB application submissions. Training and user resources for the new suite will occur in the coming weeks, so please be on the lookout for announcements. If there any questions regarding this implementation, please feel free to contact the Office of Research Compliance and Ethics at irb@ncat.edu, rescomp@ncat.edu or at 336-285-3179 for assistance.
IRB User Guide (available May 2022)
A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones - May 21
Professor Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of "The 1619 Project," and staff writer at "The New York Times," Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, and MacArthur Genius Award Winner. She will be in conversation with Dr. Jelani M Favors, the Henry E. Frye Distinguished Professor at N.C. A&T and award-winning author of "Shelter in a Time of Storm." It will be a wide-ranging discussion about Professor Hannah-Jones' work to chronicle "the decades-long failure of the federal government to enforce the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act" and "The 1619 Project."
Tickets can be picked up at the following locations starting April 25: F.D. Bluford Library, Central Library, McGirt-Horton Branch Library and Vance H. Chavis Branch Library. Event will be livestreamed. Updates about the livestream and event will be found online and on F.D. Bluford Library social media.
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.
