Middle College at N.C. A&T

The Middle College at North Carolina A&T State University was one of 10 Guilford County Schools recognized on Oct. 6 by State Superintendent June Atkinson for posting an outstanding graduation rate for the 2014-15 school year.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Middle College had a graduation rate of 100 percent. The state recognized 11 North Carolina school districts and 60 schools for their graduation rates. Established in 2003, the Middle College at N.C. A&T is a collaborative effort of the Guilford County Schools and the university. The all-male high school was created to offer an alternative setting to male students who struggled in the traditional classroom setting and were at risk for dropping out.

ITS Maintenance Weekend

Information Technology Services (ITS) will conduct a maintenance weekend from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, through 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Updates and routine maintenance procedures will be performed on IT systems and infrastructure. The following systems may experience intermittent interruptions during all or part of the maintenance: Aggie Connect (SharePoint 2013); Blackboard; Banner Document Management System (BDMS); EPA payroll; NCATTEST; Resource Management System (RMS); university file shares (includes payroll SFTP shares) and the wireless network (may affect WiFi devices that are new to the network). Test your applications after the weekend and report problems to Aggie Tech Support at 336-334-7195.

Transfer Open House

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host a Transfer Open House, 8 a.m.–noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center. Transfer Open House is an informative day designed exclusively for prospective transfer students. Guests will have the opportunity to discuss the transfer admissions requirements, transfer credits, financial aid and take a campus tour. There will also be a student resource fair featuring representatives from the academic departments and student services areas. For more information, visit Special Events.

One City, One Book

In Greensboro’s 2015 One City, One Book selection, “A Walk in the Woods,” Bill Bryson focuses on his experiences on the Appalachian Trail and the ways we manage our parks and environment. At 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Dr. Arwin D. Smallwood, chair of the history department at N.C. A&T will present a program on “Warnersville 1865 to the Present” at the Into the City: The Urban Landscape in Greensboro’s Warnersville Neighborhood event. Warnersville was the city’s first organized black community. The event will be at the Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Avenue. Seating is limited; contact the museum at 336-373-2982 to register. For questions, contact Vicki Coleman, dean of library services, at vcoleman@ncat.edu. 

Online Recruitment Information Session

Learn about N.C. A&T’s Master of School Administration degree program, the summer certificate program and how to become a licensed principal in 12 months during an online recruitment information session, 5–6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Log in at https://www.anymeeting.com/312-361-109. For more information, contact Dr. Alisa Taliaferro, interim dean of graduate programs and master of school administration coordinator, at astaliaf@ncat.edu.

Text-in-Community Book Talk

The Text-in-Community Committee invites you to a Book Talk with the Authors of“Mens et Manus: A Pictorial History of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,” from 1–3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the General Classroom Building, room A-218, followed by a reception in the lobby. Dr. Teresa Styles and Valerie Nieman will share their experiences choosing photographs and assembling other archival materials to write this commemoration of N.C. A&T’s 125th anniversary. Books will be sold on site by the campus bookstore staff. The event is free and open to the public. 

Diabetes Awareness Walk

The School of Nursing will have its third annual Diabetes Awareness Walk at 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. The event will begin at the Noble Hall parking lot and continue across the campus. Diabetes mellitus affects all populations globally. Millions of people are diagnosed with diabetes in the United States, and millions live with diabetes undiagnosed. The disease presents adverse health outcomes that reduce an individual's quality of life. Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects African Americans and other minority populations. Healthy lifestyle practices such as participation in physical activity and good nutrition can help to delay the development of type 2 diabetes as well as delay or prevent complications among those who are already living with this disease.

Heritage Collection

For a limited time, retired university logos and mascots are available on special collectors’ items as part of the Heritage Collection that honors N.C. A&T’s 125th anniversary. Items include apparel such as hats, jackets and t-shirts, accessories such as tumblers, keychains and magnets—and even custom cufflinks. The Heritage Collection is available exclusively through the campus bookstore. Rekindle memories and show your Aggie Pride by purchasing your memorabilia online today.

2015-16 Combined Campaign

The Faculty and Staff Combined Campaign is underway with a cumulative goal of raising $275,000. N.C. A&T employees and retirees are encouraged to participate in “investing in ourselves and others” by making a commitment to the University Employees Campaign (UEC) and the State Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) today. No gift is too small. Furthermore, contributions designated for scholarships through the UEC will count toward the university’s goal to raise $1.25 million for student scholarships during the observance of its 125th anniversary this academic year.

Weekly drawings for prizes will begin this Friday, Oct. 16. You must turn in a gift form to be eligible for the drawing. 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. The combined campaign concludes Monday, Dec. 7.

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.