The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter
September 24, 2015
Aggies in the News
Brian L. James ’94
With nearly 20 years as a police officer, Brian L. James ’94 has climbed the ranks to become a deputy chief for the Greensboro Police Department (GPD).
Campus Highlights
Joseph L. Graves Jr.
North Carolina A&T State University and Duke University have been awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship grant to develop a program for graduate students who are interested in microbiome research.

 
Aggie Sports
Khalia Powell
Powell Dominates in the ATL,
Fall Tennis Starts
The North Carolina A&T tennis programs took freshmen and sophomores to Elon and Atlanta recently, and proved they are developing well as the 2016 regular season approaches.
Aggie Athletic Foundation (AAF)
AAF Announces “The Drive to 125”
In honor of North Carolina A&T State University’s 125th anniversary, the Aggie Athletic Foundation (AAF), the official fundraising arm for Aggie Athletics, has introduced “The Drive to 125” with the goal to secure 125 donors in 125 days.
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Contemporary Issues in Transformative and Innovative (CITI)
N.C. A&T Department of Leadership Studies to Host Leadership Conference
The Department of Leadership Studies at North Carolina A&T State University will host its inaugural Contemporary Issues in Transformative and Innovative (CITI) Leadership Conference focused on leadership issues in institutional and organizational entities, Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
Alumni Engagements
N.C. A&T Aggie Bench

Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training
The new training session is now available until September 25, 2015. To view the training webinar

Send an email to alumni@ncat.edu to have your name added to the list for information.

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Homecoming Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with various tasks for one-hour shifts throughout the 2015 Homecoming Weekend. Positions are available at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons Hotel and other official alumni events. To volunteer, visit: 2015 Homecoming Volunteers.
N.C. A&T Class Reunion Ending in 1s and 6s

It’s Reunion Time for Class Years
Ending in 1s and 6s
The National Alumni Association is seeking Class Coordinators for the following classes: 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1971, 1981, 1986, 2006, 2011
Alumni Weekend will be May 6-8, 2016. To volunteer as your class coordinator, please email alumni@ncat.edu.
N.C. A&T ROTC Student

125th Anniversary – 125 Service Projects
The university and the Office of Alumni Relations challenges all alumni to participate in a service project in celebration of the 125th anniversary of N.C. A&T. These service projects are to benefit an organization other than A&T. To be included in the count, your group must have your project approved. You are encouraged to wear your Aggie Gear and take photos for submission to be displayed on the website.

For more information and to sign up for your project: N.C. A&T 125 Service Projects

 Heritage Collection

Heritage Collection Invokes Memories and Pride
For a limited time only, retired university logos and mascots will be available on special collectors’ items as part of the newly released 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 made cufflinks. The Heritage Collection is available exclusively through the campus bookstore. Rekindle memories and show your Aggie Pride by purchasing your memorabilia online today.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the No. 1 public historically black university in the nation

Events

SEP 25–26
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Weekend
Hyatt Regency
Atlanta, GA
To register: NBCA HOF Weekend

OCT 20
HBCU Entrepreneurs’ Connection Summit
Time: 6–8 p.m.
General Classroom Building

OCT 22
Fall Convocation
Time: 10 a.m.
Harrison Auditorium

OCT 23
37th Annual Richard E. Moore Aggie Homecoming Golf Tournament
Grandover Golf Resort
Time: 8 a.m. Shotgun Start
For information:
336-334-7686
Click to register

N.C. A&T Alumni Homecoming Concert
Featuring The O’Jays
SOLD OUT

OCT 24
Aggie FanFest
Time: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
War Memorial Stadium

Homecoming Parade
Time: 8 a.m.
Start – Murrow Boulevard; End – Aggie Stadium

AAF Homecoming Celebration
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Aggie Hospitality Tent (inside Aggie Stadium)

Homecoming
vs. Howard
Aggie Stadium
Time: 1 p.m.
Tickets: Aggie Football

Alumni Homecoming Party
Time: 9 p.m.–midnight
Sheraton Greensboro – Guilford Ballroom
Tickets available at Ticket Office and online: $15/until Oct. 16; $20 at the door
Click for tickets

OCT 25
Alumni Affirmation Service
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Sheraton Greensboro - Imperial Ballroom A

OCT 31
Center for Outreach on Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) Seventh Annual Caregivers Education Conference
Time: 9 a.m.
Alumni-Foundation Event Center, Register: www.coaachhealth.org
Information: 336-285-2165 or 888-248-2808 (toll free)

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