AASAC

Apr 27, 2016

AASAC Elects New E-board, Plans for Next Year

Keilah Davis | Correspondent The Afrikan American Student Advisory Council (AASAC) serves as the umbrella organization for African American student organizations and as a liaison to university administration. Johnia Murray a sophomore studying psychology has been elected to be the 2016-2017 chair, with Bria Swann, a junior studying nutrition science as the AASAC vice chair…

Aug 12, 2015

AASAC Chair shares plans for the upcoming year

QuiAnne’ Holmes Staff Writer The Afrikan American Student Advisory Council, AASAC stands as the umbrella council organization for all the African and African-American student organizations at NC State. The main purpose of this council according to incoming chairperson Breanna Powell a senior majoring in social work, is to “serve as a forum for the exchange…

Apr 9, 2014

Tolu Takes The Torch

Aaliyah Singleton | Staff Writer    Next year, Toluwalope Oyelowo, a sophomore in biomedical engineering will take over the position of AASAC Chairperson. Affectionately known at Tolu to friends, Oyelowo currently serves as AASAC Secretary, and an Engineering Ambassador with N.C. State’s National Society of Black Engineers chapter. When she came to N.C. State, Oyelowo…

Apr 9, 2014

Minimal Improvements in African American Acceptance Rate

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief New data from the Office of Institutional Research and Planning shows that the number of African-American applicants accepted to the University for Fall 2014 has increased. In 2013, 493 African-American applicants were accepted, 45 fewer applicants than the number accepted for 2014. This increase in numbers has taken the acceptance rate of…

Feb 19, 2014

#EducateYourself

  An Overview of the AASAC Black History Month Instagram Photo Challenge Staff Report Last week, the Afrikan American Student Advisory Council (AASAC) began its Instagram Photo Challenge in honor of Black History Month. Each AASAC organization has the chance to win a $100 gift card provided by the Office for Institutional Equity & Diversity…

Feb 5, 2014

Chancellor, Provost Discuss Diversity with AASAC

  Acceptance and Retention Rates of African-American Students and Faculty Addressed Aaliyah Singleton | Staff Writer On Tuesday, Chancellor Randy Woodson along with Provost Warwick A. Arden met with members of the Afrikan American Student Advisory Council (AASAC) to discuss topics concerning the issue of diversity at N.C. State. Among the information presented to AASAC during the…

Jan 20, 2014

AASAC’s Newest Edition

   *Editor’s Note: It was stated in the Jan 26. issue of the Nubian Message that, “ After completing thorough research of  various BBSA chapters such as those of Wake Forest University, Columbia University and UNC-Greensboro, [Delton] Green brought BBSA to NCSU in August of 2013.” To clarify, BBSA was formed at N.C. State after a “State…

Aug 13, 2013

Meet the Faces of AASAC!

  The Afrikan American Student Advisory Council (AASAC) serves as a student extension of N.C. State’s Office of African Student Affairs. It’s purpose is to function as a representative body, as well as to exchange ideas and distribute pertinent information to all of the African American student organizations on campus. Ultimately, according to the Multicultural…

Mar 20, 2013

SBP Nominees Share Plans for AASAC

Kierra Leggett | Editor-in-Chief The news of three African American candidates vying for the position of Student Body President has created excitement among the entire campus community, especially among African American students. While the candidates are proud to have made history with what is believed to be the first ballot for N.C. State Student Body President…

Sep 26, 2012

AASAC Organizations Dissatisfied with Disbursement of Appropriations

Kierra Leggett | Editor In Chief Appropriationswere a hot topicat Friday’s General Body AASAC meeting after many AASAC organizations made claims of receiving little money from the initial disbursement of appropriation funds. Decided on bythe Appropriations Committee, Senate President Pro Tempore Emerson Barker released initial appropriation amounts to student organizations Sep. 16, via email. In…