The Alumni Times - N.C. A&T State University Alumni Newsletter
January 7, 2016
Aggies in the News
Corey Branch ’00 began his career at Raleigh City Hall when he was 15 years old. Today, Branch is the new city council member representing District C.
Campus Highlights
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A $2 billion bond referendum for statewide infrastructure will appear on the March 15 ballot.
 
Aggie Sports
N.C. A&T Aggies win inaugural celebration bowl & black college national championship
Athletics Presents the Top 10 Stories of 2015
In 2015, North Carolina A&T State University athletes earned national recognition for backflips, bowl games and bowling.
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Aggie Athletic Foundation Renewal Period
Jan. 1 kicked off the renewal period for the Aggie Athletic Foundation (AAF).
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The School of Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
N.C. A&T School of Education’s National Accreditation Renewed
The School of Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently received reaffirmation of accreditation for seven years under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.
Youth Group's effort to assist the homeless community in Atlanta
The Aggie family participated in the Celebration Bowl Community Service Project in Atlanta, Ga. by donating toiletries and giving cash donations toward the purchase of blankets to support the Powerfully United Radically Equipped (P.U.R.E.) Youth Group's effort to assist the homeless community in Atlanta.
Alumni Engagements
Student reading the NCAT award-winning student newspaper.

A&T Register Seeks Input from Former Editors, Reporters and Advisers
North Carolina A&T State University’s award-winning student newspaper is looking for 250-500 word essays from former editors or reporters, along with a picture to include in an online Timeline. Audio or video essays are also welcome. Essays should include the submitter’s name, role at the paper and how long the submitter worked at the paper. Submitters are free to talk about specific stories they worked on for the paper. Send essays to Kim Smith at kcsmith1@ncat.edu no later than Jan. 31. 
AYANTEE celebrates the 125th anniversary

AYANTEE Ad Space Available for Alumni Organizations
The 75th edition of the AYANTEE celebrates the 125th anniversary of the university. Alumni organizations are invited to be a part of this special memento by purchasing ads. Half page ads for $100 and full page ads for $200 are available for purchase. Space must be reserved by Feb. 1, 2016. All payments are due online by March 1. Images must be 300 dpi and include the name of the organization. Full page ads may include a 300-word feature about the organization. For questions or additional information, contact Richard Bouldin at 336-285-2567 or ayantee@ncat.edu.
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Save the Date: Next Aggie Certified Alumni Recruiter Training Begins January 18
All alumni interested in representing North Carolina A&T State University at college fairs and recruitment events must be certified annually through Alumni Recruiter Training. To be certified, you must watch the entire training webinar and complete the assessment by the set deadlines. Watch the Alumni Times in January for more information and links to complete the training.  
Vote March 15

Vote March 15
The North Carolina state primary election is March 15. Remember to register and then vote on election day, and encourage friends and family to do the same. The ballot will include the $2 billion bond referendum for statewide infrastructure, which includes a $90 million investment for the new Engineering Research Innovation Complex at North Carolina A&T State University.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the No. 1 public historically black university in the nation
Events
JAN 16
Aggie Basketball
vs. Hampton
Corbett Sports Center
Time: Women – 2 p.m.
            Men – 4 p.m.

JAN 18
Women’s Tennis
vs. College of Charleston
Aggie Tennis Complex
Time: 2:30 p.m.

Aggie Basketball
vs. Norfolk State
Corbett Sports Center
Time: Women – 5:30 p.m.
Men – 7:30 p.m.

JAN 20
Aggie Nights
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Midtown, Atlanta, Ga.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Register at: Undergraduate Admissions

JAN 21
Aggie Nights
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Uptown, Charlotte, N.C.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Register at: Undergraduate Admissions

Commemorative MLK Program: “From Drums to Hashtag: The Generational Conversation on Justice”
Location: Harrison Auditorium
Time: 7 p.m.
More information

JAN 26
Aggie Nights
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Durham Airport, Morrisville, N.C.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Register at: Undergraduate Admissions

JAN 28
30th Annual Dr. Ronald E. McNair Commemorative Celebration
Location: Alumni-Foundation Event Center
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 336-285-2705 or email bhaynes@ncat.edu.

MAR 5-13
MEAC Championship Basketball Tournament
Fan Hotel – Sheraton Waterside
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