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

March 24, 2017

Alumna Encourages Young Women in STEM at Annual Luncheon

On March 17, the College of Science and Technology at N.C. A&T hosted the second annual Women in Science and Technology Luncheon. Perhaps no other attendee was as excited to be there as alumna Dr. Endya Frye, who returned to the university as the events keynote speaker and as a living example of the many possibilities for women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

University Celebrates Founders Day and Honors Alumni; Keynoted by International Novelist

N.C. A&T celebrated its annual Founders Day program and convocation, Thursday, March 23, in Harrison Auditorium.

McCorkle Buncum Honored with Distinguished Alumna Award

Congratulations are in order for Pamela McCorkle Buncum ’81 who was recently recognized as the 2017 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Distinguished Alumna for North Carolina A&T State University.

Zuckerberg, Students Shine in Debut Chancellor’s Town Hall Dialogue

From exploring the role social media can play in healing America’s divides to increasing diversity in the tech industry to combatting Islamophobia online, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students engaged Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation as part of the inaugural Chancellor’s Town Hall on
March 13.

Dr. Shengmin Sang, a food scientist from N.C. A&T and Colleagues

N.C. A&T and Industry to Bring Novel Aspirin Derivatives to the Marketplace

Patients who require the benefits of aspirin without the accompanying stomach irritation are a step closer to comfort and cures with the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement.

N.C. Board of Governors Honors N.C. A&T Professor with Excellence in Teaching Award

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors has selected Dr. Lisa Owens-Jackson to receive the 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award for N.C. A&T.

A&T Begins Its Chase for Outdoor Glory

Rather than starting their season in South Carolina like they have the previous two years, the 2017 North Carolina A&T men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team kicked things off at the Black and Gold Challenge hosted by the University of Central Florida.

The Theater Arts program at N.C. A&T will present “Plenty of Time

Theater Arts Program Tackles Play About a Love Affair That Stands the Test of Time

The Theater Arts program at N.C. A&T will present “Plenty of Time,” March 23-26 and March 30-April 2.

Three N.C. A&T Students Named Apple HBCU Scholars

Three N.C. A&T students spent the week of Feb. 13, 2017, in Cupertino, California in a five-day immersive experience at Apple headquarters as part of the Apple HBCU Scholars program.

Graduation Change: New Graduate Student Commencement to Launch This May

In an effort to more richly celebrate the accomplishments of students earning their doctoral and master’s degrees, N.C. A&T will inaugurate a graduate student commencement ceremony this May.

Conversations with the Chair

Take a minute to hear from N.C. A&T Alumni Association Chairwoman Pamela McCorkle Buncum as she gives her perspective on the most relevant issues to Aggie alumni. Read more online.

Charles H. Moore, Legacy Society Luncheon

The Office of Development hosted the inaugural Charles H. Moore Legacy Society Luncheon on March 23.
Read more.

Announcing the 2017 Alumni Awards

The N.C. A&T Alumni Association is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2017 Alumni Awards:

Velma Speight Young Alumna Award – Ms. Jasmine Gurley ’12
Howard C. Barnhill Distinguished Service Award – Mrs. Catherine Simmons ’94

The Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Banquet will be held May 13, 2017, at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown. Look for more information regarding the awardees and the ceremony in the next issue of the Alumni Times.

Alumni Association Annual Meeting:

The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association will host its annual meeting at 6 p.m., Friday, May 12, at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown located at 304 North Greene Street. All alumni are invited to attend and hear updates from the board of directors. Proposed amendments for the Constitution and Bylaws will be presented.

Alumni Reunion Weekend May 12-14, 2017

All alumni are invited to celebrate during reunion weekend with the classes ending in 2 and 7. Don’t miss this weekend to reconnect with classmates. The deadline to register for the weekend is April 15. Register for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2017

Alumni Reunion Weekend Volunteers Needed

The Alumni Association needs your help to ensure the success of the weekend. There are many tasks to complete with various responsibilities and shifts available. Join us for a great weekend of fun and camaraderie. To sign up go to the Alumni Association’s website: Alumni Reunion Weekend Volunteer Form.

Aggie Alumni National Convention

Mark your calendars for summer 2018. The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association will sponsor its inaugural Aggie Alumni National Convention June 6 – 10, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Be on the lookout for more details.

Call for Convention Volunteers

The North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the call for volunteers for the 2018 N.C. A&T Aggie Alumni National Convention. Please complete the convention volunteer application. Applications are due May 1. Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 336-433-5570 or volunteers@convention.ncatsualumni.org.

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 with your A&T plates or submit any questions to alumni@ncat.edu. Your support is appreciated.

APR 6
Graduate Symposium featuring
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi
1 p.m.
Proctor Hall, room 160

APR 8
Annual Spring Football Game 1 p.m.
Aggie Stadium

APR 17-May 26
Aggie Athletic Foundation Priority Purchase Period

MAY 12-14
Alumni Reunion Weekend

MAY 13
Spring Commencement

JUN 1
Aggie Football Season Tickets on Sale

Save the Date: JUNE 2018
Aggie Alumni National Convention
Sponsored by the N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia

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