A&T, VGCC SIGN NURSING AGREEMENT
North Carolina A&T State University and Vance-Granville Community College have formed a partnership that will allow graduates of VGCC’s associate degree nursing program to easily transition to N.C. A&T’s four-year nursing degree program. Pictured (l-r) from N.C. A&T are Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr., chancellor; Dr. Inez Tuck, dean of the School of Nursing; and Dr. Winser Alexander, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. From VGCC are Dr. Angela Ballentine, vice president of academic and student affairs, and Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president. 
UNIVERSITY TO BREAK GROUND FOR
NEW STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
North Carolina A&T State University will break ground for a new student health center at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the southeast corner of Benbow Road and Bluford Street.
YOUR VOTES ARE NECESSARY TO
WIN 2013 “RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL”
North Carolina A&T State University is participating in The Home Depot’s annual Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program, which provides support for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Spring Career Fair
The Office of Career Services will sponsor the 2013 Spring Career Fair in Corbett Sports Center on Thursday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. This event provides a venue for students, faculty, staff and employers to network to discuss industry trends, employment opportunities, gather information and build relationships. A complete listing of participating employers, career fair articles and appropriate attire can be found online.
Psych approach to “Love and Hip Hop”
Come join Counseling Services and the Center for Academic Excellence for “Love and Hip Hop” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3–4:30 p.m., in Stallings Ballroom. This interactive workshop is a psychological approach to understanding the influence of hip hop on relationships. The program is FREE; FRST Aggie Passports credit will be provided and light refreshments will be served.
“Knock Me a Kiss”
Visual and Performing Arts will present “Knock Me a Kiss” at Paul Robeson Theatre, Feb. 14–17 and Feb. 21–24. Show times are 8 p.m.; 3 p.m. on Sundays. Get tickets by calling the ticket office at 336-334-7749.
Aggie Enrichment Camps
Register now for summer Aggie Enrichment Camps, which offer a variety of academic and enrichment programs for children ages 6–13 years. Camps will be in session June 17–Aug. 2. N.C. A&T employee payroll deduction is available through the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development. For more information, visit the website or call 336-334-7810.
Aggies, Go Red!
In observance of Women’s Heart Health for National Heart Month, join Sebastian Health Center on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., at the Memorial Student Union for a power walk, food expo and cook off, health and wellness education and screenings, giveaways, door prizes, Zumba and fun! This free event is sponsored by the Sebastian Health Center and The American Heart Association.
HPLS SSFM retention session
The Department of Human Performance and Leisure Studies will host a retention session for sport science and fitness management (SSFM) majors Thursday, Feb. 28, 4–5 p.m., in Proctor Hall, room 160. The purpose of the session is to share with SSFM students practical strategies to improve their academic performance as well as to expedite their graduation process. To confirm their attendance and participation, students will receive an email notification from their respective academic advisors and Terrance McAdoo, retention coordinator for the School of Education.
Grassroots conference
The Cooperative Extension Program, along with its Strategic Planning Council (SPC), will host the annual Grassroots Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 7, at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center, beginning at 9 a.m. The conference is open to current small business and agribusiness owners, those interested in starting a small business and individuals that work with youth to encourage and support their interests in entrepreneurship.
The conference offers attendees an opportunity for networking while gaining useful information related to starting or sustaining a small business. Across the state, there are many resources and programs aimed at providing people with tools they need for their small businesses; this event brings some of those resources together in one place.
The 2013 Grassroots Leadership Conference is free to the general public and the attire is business casual. Attendees must preregister by Wednesday, Feb. 20. For other details, contact Dr. Rosalind Dale, regional coordinator for the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T, 336-334-7956.
Small Farms Week
March 24–28 is Small Farms Week, which recognizes the contributions of the producers in small-scale agriculture on North Carolina farms that generate $250,000 or less annually in gross sales. This year’s theme is “Tools for the Next Generation.”
The state’s official kick off is in Bladen County at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church in Harrells, N.C. Representing The Cooperative Extension Program at A&T will be Dr. Rosalind Dale, regional program coordinator, presiding, and Dr. Ray McKinnie, associate dean and administrator of the program.
A host of other events will be conducted throughout the week.
Gibbs Lecture
Dr. Philip Rubio of the Department of History at N.C. A&T will be the featured speaker at this year’s annual Warmoth T. Gibbs Lecture. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Academic Classroom Building, and the topic will be Rubio’s latest book, “There’s Always Work at the Post Office: African American Postal Workers and the Fight for Jobs, Justice, and Equality.” A reception will follow. The event is sponsored by the Department of History and the University Honors Program.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association recognizes Dr. Goldie S. Byrd, professor and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as a scientist following the path of pioneer Solomon Carter Fuller, M.D., one of the first recorded African American scientists who worked with Dr. Alois Alzheimer, whose findings led to the identification of Alzheimer’s disease. Byrd is cited as “one such scientist who is striving to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s.” Byrd has worked more than a decade researching the genetics of the disease, particularly among African Americans.
Dr. Cathy Kea, professor of special education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Diane Rodriguez, associate professor of special education at Fordham University, conducted a presentation titled “Teaching Bilingual Special Education Students: What Teachers Need To Know?”at the 42nd National Association for Bilingual Education Conference in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 7–9.
The education of English language learners poses unique social, political and educational problems for America’s schools. A major focus of the presentation was the preparation needs of teacher education candidates attending HBCUs. Of the 10 HBCUs in North Carolina, none offer an ESL endorsement certification/licensure program.
North Carolina Campus Compact, a coalition of 38 public and private colleges and universities, has honored Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. for his leadership in community engagement with the 2013 Leo M. Lambert Engaged Leader Award. Named in honor of Elon University’s president, the Lambert Award is given to a North Carolina college or university head who is committed to creating and sustaining efforts that deeply impact community and campus. The honoree is nominated and selected by fellow presidents and chancellors whose institutions are members of the Compact.
The award commendation describes Martin as “a visionary leader with a strong commitment to higher education and to collaborations with community, educational, and business entities.” He is also cited for his recent appointment by President Barack Obama to the Board for International Food and Agriculture Development.
Dr. Godfrey A. Uzochukwu, professor and director of the Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute, was a member of the advisory group that planned the 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: Disasters and Environment—Science, Preparedness and Resilience. The conference convened in Washington, D.C., Jan. 15–17. Uzochukwu and his colleagues defined the conference themes, developed sessions, recruited speakers, advanced solution-oriented outcomes and assisted with logistics. Click here for a direct link to interviews regarding the conference.
Dr. Jerono P. Rotich, associate professor in the Department of Human Performance and Leisure Studies, co-presented three papers at the 11th annual Association for the Advancement of Educational Research (AAER) last November in Hutchinson Island, Fla. The papers were "Innovative Global Leadership: Inter-institutional Collaboration to Enhance Professional Development a “Communiversity” Approach," "Perceptions and Attitudes on Shared Governance and the Impact on the Role of Faculty, Academic Leadership and Accountability" and "Sports as a Metaphor for Teaching Life Skills and Reducing Drop Out Rates among Minority High School Males." Rotich serves on the board of directors for AAER and the Kakenya International Center for Excellence.
Six students at the STEM Early College at N.C. A&T will send their science experiment on the effects of zero gravity on plant growth to the International Space Station (ISS) later this spring. During a news briefing Feb. 11, the students were presented lab coats. Seated (l-r) are students Emma Mengistu, Todd Baldwin, Andrew Harvey, Zoe Kelley, Gage Carlisle and Erik Feldman. Standing are N.C. A&T Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr., Stacey Alston, Guilford County Schools Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green and GCS Central Region Superintendent Terry Worrell.
NOV 5–May 21
Registration period for the
First Summer Session
FEB 18–22
National Engineers Week
FEB 21 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Spring Career Fair
Location: Corbett Sports Center
Information: Office of Career Services
FEB 21 | 11 a.m.
Student Health Center Ground Breaking
Location: Southeast corner of
Benbow Road and Bluford Street
FEB 21 | 4 p.m.
Closing Bell Speakers Series
Speaker: Kevin Gray (GFS Investments)
Topic: Transitioning from College
Graduate to Success Entrepreneur
Location: Merrick Hall Auditorium
FEB 22
Last day to remove incomplete(s)
assigned fall semester
FEB 23 | 8:30 a.m.
FIRST® Tech Challenge
Aggieland Championship
Location: Corbett Sports Center
FEB 27 | 7–8:30 p.m.
CEFS Lecture Series: A Maya Wiley Lecture
“Unmasking Inequities: Building Toward a
More Just Food System for All!”
Location: Durham Armory (220 Foster St.,
Durham 27701)
Information: 919-513-0954
FEB 28 | 4–5 p.m.
HPLS Retention Session for
SSFM Majors
Location: Proctor Hall, Room 160
MAR 7 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
2013 Grassroots Leadership Conference
Location: Alumni-Foundation Event Center
Contact: Vivian Smith, 336-285-4674
MAR 24–28
Small Farms Week
CHANCELLOR
Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr.
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Barbara Pitts Miller
ASSOCIATE VICE
CHANCELLOR FOR
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Nicole Pride
EDITOR
Sandra M. Brown
PROOFREADERS
Tiffany S. Jones
Nettie C. Rowland
PHOTOGRAPHER
Charles E. Watkins
PRODUCTION
Yvonne L. Halley
CREATIVE SERVICES
Bouvier Kelly, Inc.
CONTRIBUTORS
Dr. Rosalind Dale
Dr. Daniel Webb