The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter

August 18, 2016

Faculty and Staff Welcomed to 2016-17 Academic Year

On Friday, Aug. 12, North Carolina A&T celebrated its opening day for the 2016-17 academic year at the Faculty and Staff Institute, themed, Flight P2020: Destination Preeminence.

University Announces W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair for College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently announced the appointment of Dr. Chyi-lyi (Kathleen) Liang as the W.K. Kellogg Endowed Chair in Sustainable Community-Based Food Systems, effective August 1.

Welcome Week at North Carolina A&T State University flyer

Bridging the Alumni-to-Student Gap at Welcome Week

Welcome Week at North Carolina A&T State University is typically a time for new freshmen and transfer students to network and make life-long friends. This year’s new students had the opportunity to do that and more.

New Look Rolled Out for “Aggies Do” Campaign

On Friday, Aug. 12, North Carolina A&T State University rolled out the “Aggies Do” brand campaign new “look” with a signature word mark that aptly defines, captures and expresses the story of Aggie Pride.

Terrell-Kearney Named New Bowling Coach

Kim Terrell-Kearney has been named the head bowling coach at North Carolina A&T State University, as announced by director of athletics Earl M. Hilton III on Aug. 15.

University Scores Big with Union Square Partnership

The greater Greensboro community has anxiously awaited the opening of the Union Square Campus for several years.

A&T Alumni Homecoming Concert to Feature “The Whispers”

North Carolina A&T State University boasts the Greatest Homecoming on Earth and for good reason.

Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training Begins

All alumni interested in representing N.C. A&T at college fairs and recruitment events must be certified annually through Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training. To be certified, you must watch the entire training webinar and complete an assessment by the set deadlines. If you would like to receive additional training details, please email alumni@ncat.edu.

Aggies Drive

Show your Aggie Pride and purchase your North Carolina A&T license plate through the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Every plate ordered contributes $15 to students in the National Alumni Scholarship program and supports the next generation of proud Aggies. Feel free to share a photo of you with your A&T plates or submit any questions to alumni@ncat.edu. Your support is appreciated.

Conversations with the Chair

“Destination Preeminence” is the topic of discussion for this month’s conversation. Visit the Alumni Association’s website to read what our chairwoman has to say.

Letters of Gratitude to Dr. Q

Attention Business School Alumni from 1972 to 2013:

This is your final chance to submit your letters of gratitude to Dr. Q to be published and included in an anthology, on the theme of gratitude. Your letters will help document the legacy of Dr. Craig and his team in building the dynamic School of Business and Economics. Please note: Dr. Craig is aware a book is being written but he is not aware of the letters. Let’s keep it that way. Visit www.lettersofgratitudetodrq.org

Newsletter Frequency Update

In an effort to better serve our alumni, community partners, key constituents and stakeholders, the Alumni Times will be delivered to your email once a month beginning in September. Be on the lookout!

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AUG. 20
Aggie Fun Fest
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Location: Aggie Stadium

SEP 3
First Aggie Home Football Game
vs. St. Augustine’s College
Time: 6 p.m.
Purchase Tickets
Location: Aggie Stadium

SEP 10
Aggie Football v. Kent State
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Kent, OH
Watch: ESPN3

SEP 16
Aggie Caravan – Tulsa, OK
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Tulsa
100 East Second St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
RSVP by calling Shamika Pyfrom at 336-285-3063 or email Angelica Smith at assmith1@ncat.edu by Sept. 9

SEP 17
Aggie Football v. Tulsa
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Tulsa, OK

Aggie Football Schedule

SEP 22
Aggie Caravan – Atlanta, GA
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
200 Peachtree St., Suite L05
Atlanta, GA 30303
RSVP by the Office of Alumni Relations at 336-433-5570 or emailing the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@ncat.edu
by Sept. 16

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