November 12, 2014

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REGISTER VOLUME LXXXVI NO. 9

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

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New finance tool helps students DOMINIQUE MOODY Register Reporter

PHOTO BY SYMONE’ AUSTIN PHOTO EDITOR A&T REGISTER SEBASTIAN HEALTH CENTER AND UNION CONSTRUCTION PICTURED ABOVE

Snag delays center’s opening University receives tower clock as a gift

SCOTT PASTORICK & TAYLOR YOUNG Construction continues on campus but some things seem to be held up. It makes some wonder what is causing the delays. There are several things that are keeping the New Student Health Center from opening, the old union from being bulldozed, and the ground breaking of the new clock tower in Bluford Circle. Health Center The Health Center received its beneficial occupancy from the city of Greensboro on Oct. 28. A beneficial occupancy allows a building to be used for its intended purpose even though some non-essential work still needs to be completed. “Some of the things that need to be completed is landscaping, interior painting, and installation of door guards,” said Andrew Perkins Jr., assistant vice chancellor of facilities. “After the contractor finishes his punch list, then they can move on to the next phase. This will allow for a change order to the contract to allow the I.T. to be installed

throughout the building,” said Perkins. Upon completion of the installation of the data and phone lines, the building will be fully completed. The Health Center is also LEED Certified, which is an energy conservation certification. The architectural sunshade, the metal mesh extended out from the building on the east side, helps the building meet the LEED certifications. It reflects the sun’s rays, so they do not directly hit the glass front of the building, which would make it more difficult to cool the building during the hot months. Perkins said that having to repair damages done by skateboarders is one of the things that is slowing the progress. Things like chipped concrete edges on steps and platforms along with damaged handrails have to be repaired. Perkins is also concerned about the safety of the students. “These kids are jumping of the platforms and right into N. Benbow Road,” said Perkins. He also stated that they will be placing devices on some of the concrete edges and installing devices around the Health Center to deter skateboarders. “We have chased off high school age kids, UNCG students, and N.C. A&T students from skateboarding around the Health Center,” said Perkins.

The Facilities department is also working with the city of Greensboro to improve the curb-appeal of the Health Center. The city is going to take down all of the power poles around the new building and install underground power lines. Plans have been made to install two new metal arms to extend over the roads to operate traffic lights. “We should be getting a Certificate of Occupancy from the city on or before Nov. 14, 2014,” said Perkins. This will allow full and unrestricted operation of the facility. Perkins said Melody Pierce, vice chancellor of student affairs wanted to wait and open the New Student Health Center at the beginning of the Spring 2015 semester. Pierce said that switching health centers now would be more of a distraction and cause more confusion for students. “With the end of the semester drawing near and final exams around the corner, the last thing we want to do is make it more stressful or confusing for our students,” said Perkins. Memorial Student Union Many things must be done before a building can just be torn down.

It is no mystery that college students and money do not always coincide. It is tough for college students to maintain a level-head when deciding to separate a need from a want. North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University is implementing a new financial literacy tool for students entitled “CashCourse University.” On Friday Nov.7, N.C. A&T hosted a financial information session for students including informative information about the new financial literacy tool. “CashCourse University” is now available to students. “Finance is a foundation of life, and here at North Carolina A&T State University we want our students to be competent academically, and financially. Money management is a critical factor for college students especially after leaving universities,” said Resource Management Specialist, Claudette Smith. CashCourse is a 24/7 website educational resource that was implemented to inform students about financial management tools, and how faculty and students can use this tool to help improve overall financial literacy skills. Keya Elie, senior psychology student, believes that this new resource is beneficial for all students. “This is an opportunity for all students to get access to a great resource, and I like the fact that it will be provided to all majors not just financial majors.” CashCourse is sponsored by the National Endowment for Financial Education, the leading private non-profit dedicated to inspiring empowered financial decision making. CashCourse is offered at 855 universities throughout the country including, Ohio State University, Penn State University, Cornell University, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Central University. While on CashCourse, students can explore six mandates; including personal and family budget planning, understand See CASH on Page 3

Engineering students take hold on societal barriers KRISTEN SHIPLEY

Register Reporter

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Wednesday, Nov. 5 about 40 students gathered in Merrick Auditorium for the second official N.C. A&T Chapter meeting of Engineers Without Borders (EWB). EWB is a humanitarian non-profit organization committed to implementing sustainable engineering projects for communities worldwide and developing global leaders. “How can you break down global borders without breaking down your own mind first?” asked junior computer science student Paul Hammond, vice president of internal affairs. During their first meeting students broke through boards, literally. To signify breaking mental barriers, an essential theme in EWB, students broke wooden boards. “In order to break down borders globally, it starts within our community, on our campus within the general body,” said senior computer engineer student Christian Ford, vice president of external affairs. “I got the chance to visit China and thought about all the things they don’t have that we do,” said Community Service  See ENGINEERING on Page 3

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