Greetings!
Day by day, the campus at NCSSM-Morganton is taking shape. The construction site is buzzing with activity, and work remains on schedule despite the wet weather this winter. While giving a tour yesterday, I was particularly excited to see the progress on the library space which boasts inspiring views of the historic cattle barn and the South Mountains. The video below gives you a sneak peak at what promises to be a popular spot on campus – not only to focus but also to clear one's mind.
The hiring process continues as we recruit and engage talent from throughout our region and around the country. I am excited to welcome Russell Moore to the NCSSM-Morganton team as our new Admissions Counselor. Russell comes to us with a wealth of experience and a love for our great state and he is excited to hit the ground running. We expect to announce several more new hires within the next month as we continue to build out our team.
On behalf of our growing team, thank you for your ongoing interest and support as we continue to welcome new donors and champions to our ranks on a near-daily basis. Our ecosystem of educators, partners, and investors continues to expand across our great state and we sincerely appreciate your ongoing engagement with NCSSM-Morganton!
With gratitude,
Kevin Baxter
Vice Chancellor and Chief Campus Officer for NCSSM-Morganton
kevin.baxter@ncssm.edu
828.448.3540 (o)
301.520.0930 (m)
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NCSSM welcomes new Admissions Counselor |
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Russell Moore has joined the NCSSM-Morganton team as Admissions Counselor. Before returning to North Carolina, he was a regional admissions recruiter along the southeastern coast for the University of Alabama.
He has also served in admissions and academic advising roles at the University of Central Florida and Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Russell is from Melbourne, Florida, but his family is from Gaston and Henderson counties in North Carolina.
In his free time, he is enrolled in graduate school and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and tennis. Russell holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNC-Chapel Hill.
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WNC Hospital CEO receives state’s highest civilian honor |
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From the Morganton News Herald:
Thinking the Burke County Chamber of Commerce had won a prestigious award, Kathy Bailey, president and CEO of Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge, came to the Morganton Community House on Wednesday, Feb. 3, to meet Tonia Stephenson, president and CEO of the chamber, for a photo shoot.
Instead, Bailey found herself in the spotlight, as she was named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor available in North Carolina. The award, created by Gov. Terry Sanford in spring 1963, honors residents for "exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the state.”
The surprise ceremony featured a video of the people who advocated for Bailey getting the award, including Morganton Mayor Ronnie Thompson; Mike Bridges, chair of the board of directors for CHS Blue Ridge; Steve Lawler, president and CEO of the North Carolina Healthcare Association; Chancellor Todd Roberts of the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics; and Stephenson. All five wrote letters to Gov. Roy Cooper supporting her nomination. Read more...
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MADE competition returns this spring |
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From the Morganton News Herald:
Through the partnership of local allies, a much-anticipated design competition will be returning this spring despite COVID-19 closures.
Morganton Art Design and Engineering, known as the MADE competition, now is accepting entries for its third design challenge — the fabrication of an original lamp. Read more...
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Attn: Educators – Sourdough for Science |
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From The Science House at NCSU:
Do you want to incorporate some citizen science into your lab? Developed by NC State Professor Dr. Erin McKinney, Sourdough for Science looks at the evolution and diversity of the microbes that make up traditional sourdough starter. By having your students investigate their own starters, they can contribute their data to the ongoing research by Dr. McKinney and her team. Read more...
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NCSSM-Morganton Seeks Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs |
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NCSSM-Morganton is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs to assist the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs in the administration and daily operations of the Academic Programs Division at the Morganton Campus. The application window closes February 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
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Closes Tomorrow! NCSSM Seeks Chief Diversity Officer
Position is Based in Durham, Serves Entire Institution
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NCSSM will become one of the first high schools in the U.S. to hire a Chief Diversity Officer. Applications are due by February 12, 2021 at 5:00pm EST.
This position will serve both the Durham and Morganton campuses, online program, open enrollment program, and the hiring and professional development of educators.
NCSSM is committed to ensuring a learning and working environment where all have an opportunity to succeed.
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Learn More About Working at NCSSM-Morganton |
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Check out resources for prospective employees interested in working at our Morganton campus. |
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Nobel Peace Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Speak
at NCSSM Feb. 22 – Public Welcome
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On Monday, Feb. 22, the NCSSM Humanities Department will host Building Coalitions for Positive Change, a virtual event featuring a keynote address by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of Liberia). The public is welcome at the virtual event which will explore how communities can make positive change for a better world.
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Recording of NCSSM Native American Powwow
NCSSM's annual Native American Powwow was held virtually this past Saturday, February 6. The NCSSM Powwow is a public, family-friendly event featuring music, dance, arts, crafts, and food. The event hosts American Indian dancers, musicians, and artists from across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia and is a fun way to learn about and celebrate the region's rich American Indian culture. You can watch a video of the event here.
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Summer Accelerator Applications Open –
Online, Plus Residential options in Durham and Brevard
Summer Accelerator is geared up for 2021! Courses for rising 7th- through 12th-graders include both online and residential (Durham or Brevard) options. Early Accelerator (for rising 5th and 6th graders) will be held fully in person at NCSSM’s Durham campus.
Course offerings include the highly anticipated Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead – Hogwarts Express, COVID-19: Pandemic Research Unit, and School of Galactic Radio Astronomy.
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Step Up to STEM – Apply by Feb. 17
Step Up to STEM is accepting applications for the 2021 Cohort (online only). This project-based learning camp is for African American, Hispanic American, and Native American rising 9th-grade students to explore STEM fields and careers and is scheduled for July 18-23, 2021. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 17.
If you are interested in volunteering as a reader for our application review, please email Alicia Stokley at alicia.stokley@ncssm.edu.
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WPCC Small Business Center: Upcoming Webinars |
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2:00-3:00 pm or 6:00-7:00 pm
11:00-1:00 pm
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Frostbite Races – 10k, 5k & One Mile
February 21, 2021 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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The Annual Frostbite Races presented by Hunter Subaru and the Lelia Patterson Center is set for Sunday, February 21, 2021! Celebrating twenty-nine years of memories at the annual Frostbite is the oldest footrace in Henderson County and will offer an in-person and socially distanced 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run.
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Asheville Train Show
February 26-27, 2021
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The Asheville Train Show is the largest model train show in WNC with more than 225 vendors and 8 working layouts. You will find anything and everything related to trains in all scales plus books and videos, and memorabilia items of all sizes, real trains and replicas.
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NCSSM-Morganton
1001 Burkemont Avenue | 260 Moore Hall
Morganton, NC 28655
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