Name change

The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) has been putting into place the necessary procedures and tools to help us focus on customer service. To help communicate the focus on being your partner in IT support, the division has changed its name from DoIT to Information Technology Services (ITS), effective Nov. 1. Be on the lookout for future announcements regarding a new ITS website, an interim technology plan and new IT governance processes.

Deadline for Human Rights Award nominations

Friday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2015 North Carolina A&T State University Human Rights Award. The award was established to recognize people who have worked to correct social injustices and who have contributed to the betterment of the world. It is given in honor of the extraordinary action against social injustice by The Greensboro Four/A&T Four.

Candidates are selected from the nominations submitted to the University Awards Committee. A medal is presented to an individual or individuals who made a positive impact on correcting social injustices and other humanitarian activities that include human welfare and social reform, acts of heroism, promotion of fellowship, dedication to technological discovery, academic advancements or contributions, diplomatic endeavors and community contributions.

The winner(s) will be notified in December and will be invited to accept the award at the Sit-In Anniversary Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. The honoree(s) must be able to accept the award in person and agree to give a lecture at a mutually agreed upon campus event. For additional information, contact Vicki Coleman, chair of the University Awards Committee, at 336-285-4151.

Career Development Month

November is Career Development Month, and the Office of Career Services (OCS) has planned numerous activities. As a part of the celebration, faculty, staff and students are invited to join the OCS staff for Lunch and Conversations on Monday, Nov. 17, or Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 12–1:30 p.m., in Coltrane Hall, Godfrey Room. The event is designed to give the A&T family an opportunity to meet the OCS staff, learn about OCS services and resources, discover how OCS can be of benefit, and answer any questions.

To attend one of the sessions, RSVP by Friday, Nov. 7. Reserve a space by clicking here.

Fall Open House

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will have a Fall Open House for middle school, high school and transfer students Saturday, Nov. 8. This is an opportunity for prospective students to experience what it’s like to be an Aggie for a day. Participants will interact with current students, administrators, faculty and staff, attend admissions and financial aid workshops, and tour the campus. For more information, contact Crystal Williams at 336-334-7946.

African American Vietnam War vets

The Departments of Political Science and Criminal Justice and History will host a program to honor the contributions of African Americans during the Vietnam War and to commemorate the efforts of the Civil Rights Movement, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7–9 p.m., in the Dudley Building, multipurpose room. 

During the program, black Vietnam veterans will have an opportunity to tell their stories and the public will receive information on the two “victories” African Americans have continually sought since the American War for Independence. The war in Vietnam and the domestic movement for civil and human rights were contemporaneous events. 

Diabetes Awareness Walk

The School of Nursing will host the second annual Diabetes Awareness Walk Thursday, Nov. 13. The two-mile walk, set to begin at noon, will originate at Noble Hall, near the corner of Dudley and Bluford streets.

The walk is co-sponsored by the Student Health Center and the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health and is open to the entire community. Organizers are encouraging university and community members to start a team, join a team or register as individuals. Tax-deductible donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association to support their mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease.

For more information, contact Dr. Schenita Randolph at 336-285-3588 or sadavis@ncat.edu.   

IBM zEnterprise meeting

You are cordially invited to attend the next zEnterprise Customer Council event on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University Friday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., in the Academic Classroom Building, room 101. The goal of the council is to provide customers in management positions and their employees a forum to learn the latest System z technologies and directions.

Presentations will include the following: Integrating System z events into QRadar; a customer presentation on how they use their System z from a business and technical perspective; the IBM Academic Initiative and how it’s helping universities and communities around the world teach System z skills; how N.C. A&T is working with IBM to develop their System z curriculum as well as how A&T is working with area companies to ensure graduates have the skills required to succeed; and a presentation on Hadoop on System z.

For more information, contact Dr. Cameron W. Seay, assistant professor of computer systems technology, at 336-285-3144.

New Stationery and Business Cards

Orders are being accepted for the university’s new business cards and stationery (i.e., letterhead, note cards and envelopes). The print vendor is UNCG’s Spartan Printing.

As in the past, orders for new letterhead, note cards, envelopes and business card should be placed online via the Aggie Printing website, www.myorderdesk.com/AT. For printing services, click the 'Send Files & Orders' tab. If you are new to Aggie Printing, create an account or click the 'New to Our Site' button in the lower right corner. To check on previous jobs, click the 'My Jobs' tab. Click the 'My Account' tab to review your customer profile.

Surplus of old items may be used through the end of November.

Combined campaigns coming to an end

The faculty and staff combined campaigns—Invest in ourselves and others—will end Tuesday, Dec. 2. This year’s goal is $250,000 and no gift is too small.

Make your commitment to the University Employees Campaign (UEC) and the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) and become eligible to win weekly drawings for prizes such gift cards, event tickets, an A&T jacket and other A&T paraphernalia, McAlister’s Deli VIP cards and more. You must turn in a gift form to be eligible for the drawing.

All faculty, staff and retirees are encouraged to participate. For more information, call Joyce Edwards, SECC chair at 336-334-7755 or edwardsj@ncat.edu, or Carletta Simmons, UEC chair, 336-334-7600 or gcsimmon@ncat.edu.

Toastmasters

The Progressive Toastmaster meeting is held every Wednesday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., in the General Classroom Building, room A116. The university community is invited to join and learn the skills to becoming better communicators and public speakers. For more information, call Willene Rucker at 336- 285-4746.