Human Rights Medal Nominations Deadline Extended

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2016 North Carolina A&T State University Human Rights Medal has been extended from Nov. 16 to Dec. 4. The award recognizes individuals who have endeavored to correct social injustice and have significantly contributed to the betterment of the world. For information on qualifications and how to nominate an individual, visit the Human Rights Medal web site at www.library.ncat.edu/hrm or contact Vicki Coleman, dean of library services and chair of the University Awards and Convocation Planning Committee, at vcoleman@ncat.edu or 336-285-4151

“I Can Do That”

Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. will undertake his first “I Can Do That” challenge Friday, Dec. 4, when he prepares and serves lunch in Williams Dining Hall. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. with Martin on the vegan station. Then he moves to the ice cream station and finally to the rotisserie station. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to come out to the last Fried Chicken Friday of the semester and to watch Martin prepare and serve your meal. Let’s see if he will earn bragging rights to say, “I can do that!”

Last Chance to Give

The Faculty and Staff Combined Campaign ends Monday, Dec. 7. For your convenience, there will be four locations on campus to drop off your completed UEC and SECC forms, receive coffee and donuts, and have an opportunity to win an A&T afghan, elite chair, stadium seat or round table. The designated times and locations are 7:30–10 a.m., Craig Hall and Dowdy Building lobbies, and 2–3:30 p.m., Fort IRC and Student Health Center lobbies.

Donations and pledges are still needed to achieve the cumulative goal of $275,000. Remember, contributions designated for scholarships through the UEC will also count toward the university’s goal to raise $1.25 million for A&T student scholarships during the observance of its 125th anniversary this academic year. For more information, contact Joyce Edwards, SECC chair, at 336-334-7755 or edwardsj@ncat.edu, or Carletta Simmons, UEC chair, 336-334-7600 or gcsimmon@ncat.edu.

Staff Senate Fall Forum

The Staff Senate will hold its fall forum at 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the General Classroom Building (GCB) auditorium, room A-218. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Lady Aggies Basketball’s Junior Day

Do you know any current high school juniors who have an interest in women’s basketball? Invite them to Junior Day to spend the day in Aggieland from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Corbett Sports Center. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look into Lady Aggies Basketball, watch a shoot around, visit with support staff, participate in a Q&A session with the team and attend a game where they can cheer the Lady Aggies on to victory over conference foe Savannah State University. RSVP: Assistant Coach Franklin Scott, fdscott@ncat.edu or 336-285-3614.  

Pictorial History Book

Available now at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at N.C. A&T is “Mens et Manus: A Pictorial History of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.” This limited-edition hardcover book is the collector’s item you will be proud to own! Books may be purchased in-store or online by visiting ncat.bncollege.com.

For individuals unable to purchase in-store or online, please call 336-334-7593 and ask for the mail orders department. Phone orders will be processed using a secure form for credit cards. For check purchases, checks must be received by the store before the product will ship out. The address for the bookstore is Barnes & Noble at NC A&T State University, ATTN: General Merchandise, 1601 E. Market St., Brown Hall, Greensboro, N.C. 27411.

125 Service Projects

As a land-grant university, N.C. A&T has a special responsibility to strategically partner with groups and individuals locally, nationally and globally to make a lasting, positive impact on social and environmental challenges that proactively respond to the needs of others. As an extension of the university’s commitment, and as part of the university’s 125th anniversary observance, a challenge has been issued to all students, alumni, faculty and staff to actively participate in a service project in their respective communities. For information on how to have your service project designated as part of the celebration, visit www.ncat.edu/125/service-projects.html.