The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter
May 26, 2016
Aggies in the News
Janice Bryant Howroyd
In a White House release on May 5, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint North Carolina A&T State University alumna and Board of Trustee member, Janice Bryant Howroyd, to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Campus Highlights
The 2015-16 academic year has included great change and growth for North Carolina A&T State University.
 
Aggie Sports
Sophomore shortstop Milton River
Players Earn MEAC Baseball Honors
Sophomore shortstop Milton Rivera had some impressive moments during the 2016 season.
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Adobe Systems Partners with N.C. A&T
Adobe Systems, Inc. is partnering with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, to provide Technical Writing Concentration majors with access to the Adobe Technical Communication Suite starting summer 2016.
Summer Time - The Alumni Times will be on summer break after this week.
The Alumni Times will be on summer break after this week. Please continue to send in your accomplishments. Fill out the news submission form and email it to alumni@ncat.edu. The publication will resume in August. Thanks for your support and enjoy the summer!
Alumni Engagements
Thank you note

Thank You Alumni Reunion Weekend Volunteers
On behalf of the Office of Alumni Relations and the National Alumni Association, we sincerely thank and appreciate all alumni who volunteered their time and service to make the 2016 Alumni Reunion Weekend a success.
Golden Aggies

It’s Time to Start Planning Next Year’s Reunion for Class Years Ending in 2s and 7s
The National Alumni Association is seeking Class Coordinators for all class years ending in 2s and 7s. Alumni Weekend will be May 12-14, 2017. To volunteer as your class coordinator, please email alumni@ncat.edu.
“Greatest Homecoming on Earth”

Homecoming Volunteers Needed
It is time to start planning for the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” and we need your creativity and ideas. We want to be sure to plan activities for everyone. If you would like to serve on this year’s Alumni Homecoming Committee send an email to alumni@ncat.edu or contact 336-433-5570.
Aggie Pride bench

Save the Date: Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training Begins July 20

All alumni interested in representing N.C. A&T at college fairs and recruitment events must be certified annually through Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training. To be certified, you must watch the entire training webinar and complete the assessment by the set deadlines. If you would like to receive additional training details, please email alumni@ncat.edu.

Degree completion program

Aggies at the Goal Line
Aggies at the Goal Line (AGL) is a degree completion program designed to help former “Aggies” who did not complete their bachelor’s degrees to return to the university to earn a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for Aggies at the Goal Line, you must:
  • Have stopped out of school for at least three years
  • Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of stop out
  • Have earned 90 or more credits

Aggies at the Goal Line offers fully online programs to fit busy schedules, help with the readmission application process (application fee waived) and financial aid assistance, affordable tuition and fees and much more. Call 336-285-3808 or visit the program online for more information about program options, offers and extended learning sessions.

Dr. Quiester Craig

Letters of Gratitude to Dr. Q
Attention Business School Alumni from 1972 to 2013:
Over his 40 years of service, Dr. Quiester Craig found his gift and he gave it to his students. You can now pen a letter expressing your gratitude for Dr. Craig. A compilation of letters from his students over his 40 years as dean of the School of Business and Economics will be published in an anthology, on the theme of gratitude. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to help document the legacy of Dr. Craig and his team in building the dynamic School of Business and Economics. Please note: Dr. Craig is aware a book is being written but he is not aware of the letters. Let’s keep it that way. Visit www.lettersofgratitudetodrq.org
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Events
MAY 26-28
Track/Field NCAA East Regional Championship
Time: TBA
Location: University of North Florida

JUL 20
Save-the-Date
Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training Begins
Email alumni@ncat.edu for more info

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