Eduroam Wireless Network

Eduroam (education roaming), an international wireless roaming service for users in research and higher education, is now available at North Carolina A&T State University. The service provides researchers, teachers and students easy and secure network access when visiting an institution other than their own. Authentication of users is performed by the home institution, using the same credentials as when they access the network locally, while authorization to access the Internet and possibly other resources are handled by the visited institution. Users do not have to pay for eduroam wireless access.

For more information, log into http://aggieconnect.ncat.edu and click on Information Technology Services.

MORE-STEM REU and Graduate School Fair

MORE-STEM (Maximizing Opportunities in Research Experiences promotes interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is sponsoring a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Graduate School Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Barnes Hall. Workshops on preparing a CV personal statement and the value of summer research and internships will be presented. Graduate school representatives from across the country will be present to answer questions about graduate school programs, summer opportunities and admission requirements. For information, contact John Patterson at jwpatter@ncat.edu or Juanda Johnson-Taylor at jjtaylor@ncat.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Gov. Pat McCrory has proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2015, as Hispanic Heritage Month in North Carolina. Sept. 15 was chosen due to the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico declared its independence Sept. 16 and Chile Sept. 18. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of celebration and appreciation of the rich culture, tradition and numerous contributions made by the Hispanic community in our state and nation.

TV Show Debut Rescheduled

The debut of “Triad Perspectives,” a new 30-minute weekly television program produced by the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JOMC) that will highlight good news in the community and on campus, has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 21. The show will be on Time Warner Cable, Channel 69, 5:30–6 p.m. Mondays, as well as on UNC-TV, the university’s closed-circuit system, YouTube and the JOMC website. In addition, the audio portion of the show will be aired on the university’s radio station, WNAA 90.1 FM. 

Faculty Senate Meeting: Sept. 22

The next Faculty Senate Meeting will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Academic Classroom Building, room 101. The meeting can also be viewed at the following link: http://bit.ly/1KdHMSk. Faculty members are encouraged to click on the link at any time before the meeting to ensure their ability to view the presentation, which can also be accessed as an on demand recording using the same link. Log on early and follow the instructions for your computer, tablet, laptop or Smartphone. You can also post questions.

Pictorial History

“Mens et Manus: A Pictorial History of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,”by Dr. Teresa Styles and Valerie Nieman, is available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore at N.C. A&T in Brown Hall. The bookstore is open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. M–F, or call 336-334-7593.

Gift of Scholarship

To commemorate the quasquicentennial anniversary of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a goal has been established to raise $1.25 million for student scholarships during the 2015-16 academic year. Gifts made toward any scholarship will be counted. Additionally, an anonymous donor has pledged to match – dollar for dollar – gifts designated to any scholarship fund up to $125,000 from first-time alumni donors. For information on how to give to the 125th anniversary scholarship, visit http://www.ncat.edu/giving/give-now.html.

Serve and Celebrate

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.