N.C. A&T Receives Carnegie Community
Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has selected North Carolina A&T State University for its 2015 Community Engagement Classification.
$1.6 MILLION RECEIVED TO INCREASE CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
As cyber attacks become more powerful and frequent, N.C. A&T is again expanding its graduate level cybersecurity program, this time through a $25 million federally funded cybersecurity education consortium.
Online Programs Receive
National Rankings
Three North Carolina A&T State University online programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 Best Online Programs Rankings.
Sanchez to Speak at King Celebration
Poet, educator and activist Dr. Sonia Sanchez will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 MLK celebration Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Aycock Auditorium on the campus of UNCG. The event is sponsored jointly by N.C. A&T and UNCG.
PSM designation
The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program in industrial biosciences at N.C. A&T has been accepted by the PSM National Office for PSM Affiliation. As of Jan. 6, there are 322 PSM programs at 152 universities across the country.
The Professional Science Master’s is “an innovative, new graduate degree designed to allow students to pursue advanced training in science or mathematics, while simultaneously developing workplace skills highly valued by employers. PSM programs consist of two years of academic training in an emerging or interdisciplinary area, along with a professional component that may include internships and “cross-training” in workplace skills, such as business, communications, and regulatory affairs. All have been developed in concert with employers and are designed to dovetail into present and future professional career opportunities.”
Moore Gym parking lot
The Moore Gym parking lot is now closed to accommodate construction of the Aggie Dome food court. Faculty and staff with reserved spaces have been relocated to the Laurel Street parking lot.
General parking is available in surrounding campus lots and park-and-ride locations at War Memorial Stadium and Bryan Fitness Center. Contact Parking and Transportation Services, 336-285-2027, for additional information or questions.
Aggies Abroad
From Monday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, April 16, the Office of International Programs will conduct Aggies Abroad advising sessions for students planning to study abroad. The 50-minute sessions will cover study abroad programs, eligibility, financial aid, scholarships, credit transfer, the application process and the Global Studies Certificate. For information, call 336-334-7104 or click here to visit the website.
Dr. William Harvey, professor in the Department of Leadership Studies, School of Education, has been selected as a recipient of the “INSIGHT Into Diversity” Diversity Visionary Award. The honor recognizes Harvey’s contributions, vision, dedication and long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Valerie Nieman, associate professor in the Department of English and award-winning author and poet, has a new book. “Hotel Worthy” is a collection of poems about love, loss and survival that will be published in March. Nieman was the 2013-2014 North Carolina Arts Council Poetry Fellow, and she is the poetry editor for Prime Number, a journal of distinctive poetry and prose.
Dr. Ericka M. Smith has been appointed interim vice chancellor for human resources. Smith replaces Linda R. McAbee, who retired in December. Since 2014, she has served as assistant vice chancellor for human resources.
Smith has over 15 years experience in the field of human resources, most recently serving as director of university human resources (academic division) at The George Washington University, 2011-2014; human resources director, Pyramid Management (Pyramid Hotel Group), 2006-2011; and human resources manager, EverDrive LLC, 2004-2006.
Smith earned her Ph.D. in conflict analysis and resolution from Nova Southeastern University and her M.Ed. and B.S. degrees in administration and supervision (personnel administration) and psychology, respectively, from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Evelyn R. Sowells, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Computer Systems Technology, recently authored “Low Power Self-Timed Size Optimization for an Input Data Distribution,” a book that explores innovative techniques to reduce power consumption for portable electronic devices. It is published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG.
Sowells earned her Ph.D. in electrical engineering and M.S. and B.S. degrees in computer science from N.C. A&T. Her primary research interests are in the areas of low-power high performance digital systems design, asynchronous design, self-timed digital system design and STEM education. She has numerous peer reviewed journal and conference publications. She received the 2013 Chair’s Award for Outstanding Service in the Department of Computer System Technology.
JAN 12–30 | Noon–4 p.m.
MLK 2015 Food Drive
(Nonperishable food items only)
Location: Murphy Hall, Room 104
JAN 17–18
FIRST LEGO League State
Championship Tournament
Location: Corbett Sports Center
JAN 19
National Day of Service
University closed
JAN 19 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
MLK 2015 National Day of Service
Volunteer Opportunities
Locations: Call by Jan. 16 for details
Contact: 336-334-7792
JAN 20 | 6 p.m.
MLK 2015 Candlelight March and Vigil
Location: Aggie Village Reflection Pool
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 20 | 7 p.m.
MLK 2015 Oratory Contest
Location: Harrison Auditorium
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Doors open 6:45 p.m.
MLK 2015 Commemorative Program
featuring Sonia Sanchez
Location: Aycock Auditorium (UNCG)
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 24
Honda Battle of the Bands
Invitational Showcase
Location: Georgia Dome (Atlanta)
JAN 27 | 3 p.m.
Faculty Senate Meeting
Location: Academic Classroom
Building, Room 101, or click here
to view online
JAN 28 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
29th Annual Ronald E. McNair
Commemorative Celebration
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center
JAN 30
Deadline to submit new W-4 and
NC-4 or NC-4EZ forms to Payroll to
continue or to claim exempt status
JAN 30 | 6 a.m.
55th Anniversary Sit-in Breakfast
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center, Ballroom
FEB 1
Deadline for employees who have
elected “exempt” status to submit a
new withholding form to Payroll Office
FEB 6
Go Red for Women’s Heart Health Day
(Wear red!)
FEB 12 | 7 p.m.
Lyceum Series presents Stanley Jordan
(Jazz Guitarist)
Location: Harrison Auditorium
FEB 14 | 9 a.m.–noon
Transfer Student Open House
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center
Contact: Jameia Tennis, Office of
Undergraduate Admissions,
336-334-7946
FEB 14 | 2–5 p.m.
N.C. A&T Board of Trustees Meeting
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center, Room 103
APR 2
Save the Date!
2015 Professional Development
Conference: Global Awareness
in the Professions
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center
Contact: Jordan Brunson,
Pre-professional Scholars
Program
CHANCELLOR
Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr.
CHIEF OF STAFF AND INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Nicole Pride
EDITOR
Sandra M. Brown
PRODUCTION
Derek Brandon
Yvonne L. Halley
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charles E. Watkins
Jesse Gladin-Kramer
iStockphoto.com
STAFF WRITER
Tiffany S. Jones
CONTRIBUTORS
David Arneke
Carl Baker
Sharon Criner
Ferreli McGilvary
Dr. Sanjiv Sarin