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N.C. A&T, Sodexo and Starship Technologies Launch State’s First
Autonomous Campus Food Delivery Service Starship’s fleet of 20 autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from three campus eateries: Qdoba, 1891 Bistro and the new Paavo’s Pizza with the goal to expand additional retail locations by next spring. A&T’s students, faculty and staff can now use the Starship Food Delivery app (iOS and Android) to order food and drinks to be delivered on campus, within minutes. "As a STEM university, A&T and Sodexo’s partnership with Starship Technologies' autonomous delivery robots falls right in line with what we are about," said Angela Peterson, associate vice chancellor for Campus Enterprises. "We are incredibly excited to provide this service to our students to help minimize wait times and do it using a real-world application of technology similar to what some of our students are studying." The service will be free of delivery fees, which will be covered for students by the university for two years and works in conjunction with student meal plans. “We are excited to be the first to bring this innovative service to a historically black college and university campus,” said Joseph Burdi, Sodexo district manager for North Carolina A&T Dining Services. “The program will provide added convenience for today’s busy students and meet their increased dining expectations.” “Everyone on campus loves the robots and looks forward to using them,” said Student Food Advisory Board President Brandon Daye. “They will really come in handy when the weather is bad or if you want to grab food or snacks in between classes.” Starship Technologies’ zero-emission robots use a combination of sophisticated machine learning, artificial intelligence and sensors to travel on sidewalks and navigate around obstacles. The computer vision-based navigation helps the robots to map their environment to the nearest inch. The robots can cross streets, climb curbs, travel day and night and operate in both rain and snow. A team of humans can also monitor their progress remotely and can take control at a moment’s notice. “We’re really looking forward to serving the students, faculty and staff at A&T,” said Ryan Tuohy, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales at Starship Technologies. “We look for university partners that embrace innovation and A&T has that in spades. Because of the focus on STEM, we think the campus community will not only appreciate seeing this innovation firsthand, but they’ll also love the convenience that the service provides. We’re also looking forward hiring student workers who will get real-world experience in AI.” To get started, users open the Starship Deliveries app, choose from a range of their favorite food or drink items, then drop a pin where they want their delivery to be sent. They can then watch as the robot makes its journey to them, via an interactive map. Once the robot arrives, they receive an alert, and can then meet and unlock it through the app. The delivery usually takes just a matter of minutes, depending on the menu items ordered and the distance the robot must travel. Each robot can carry up to 20 pounds. The robot delivery company is already providing services to other Sodexo-serviced campuses across the country, including George Mason University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and Northern Arizona University.
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Meeting Notice JOSH ELLIS
Associate Vice President for Media Relations The UNC Board of Governors Subcommittee on Laboratory Schools will meet in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
This meeting will be conducted as a remote meeting pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 166A-19.24. In addition to committee members and staff who attend in person, other committee members and staff may participate in the meeting by simultaneous communication, including by conference telephone and video.
This remote meeting will be simultaneously streamed live online so that simultaneous live audio and video of the meeting is available to the public. The live stream of the meetings can be found here: https://www.pbsnc.org/watch/livestream/bog/.
If any technical difficulty with the video stream is encountered, the video will be disabled for members and the public, and the meetings will be conducted and streamed in audio format only.
Please note that some items may be considered in closed session under the provisions of the Open Meetings Law.
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Howard Volleyball Battles Delaware State Tuesday DEREK W. BRYANT (Photo Credit – Edward C. Jones)
WASHINGTON (October 25, 2021) – Howard
University women’s volleyball team returns home after a five-match
road
Tuesday (Oct. 26) is White Out night and fans are encouraged to show their support in wearing white while cheering on the Bison.
PLEASE NOTE: Fans are welcome to attend but are required to show the Bison Safe App prior to entry! Fans with green and yellow QR codes after answering a short series of questions are permitted to enter! ALL fans are required to wear masks throughout the duration of the match!
FOLLOW THE ACTION
Bison Nation can follow all the action via live video and/or live stats.
MATCHUP PREVIEW
HOWARD
HU (9-11, 6-2 MEAC) looks to extend its win streak after a road victory at Maryland Eastern Shore (Oct. 24). Currently, Howard sits second in the MEAC standings behind DSU.
Senior Busisiwe Banda (Cedar Park, Texas) ranks second among conference players in service aces per set (0.58). While junior Essence Bell (Ocala, Fla.) stands third among conference leaders in digs per set (4.23).
Junior Tamar Wells (Apopka, Fla.) reigning MEAC Defensive Player of the Week, ranks among the conference leaders in hitting percentage (.268/7th) and blocks per set (0.87/t-7th).
DELAWARE STATE
DSU (20-1, 8-0 MEAC) sits atop the MEAC standings, riding a 16-match winning streak dating back Sept. 4, 2021.
Alondra Maldonado leads the Lady Hornets in kills per set (3.29, 2nd) and Sydney Lewis tops the conference with 1.12 blocks per set.
LAST TIMEOUT
Sunday (Oct. 18), the Bison erased another early match deficit on the road, knocking off conference rival Maryland Eastern Shore in four sets (24-26, 25-18, 25-22, 32-30).
Texas natives Kailyn Williams (Arlington) and Bria Woodard (Missouri City) posted 11 kills apiece while junior setter Kayla Diaz (Nanuet, N.Y.) filled the stat sheet with 29 assists, five digs, four total blocks and a pair of kills.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
On Oct. 29, HU continues its home stand against Morgan State in Burr Gymnasium. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. and Friday’s theme is Dig for Pink. Fans are encouraged to show their support in wearing pink while cheering on the Bison.
ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 21 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent three conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Northeast Conference (NEC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.
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Howard Men’s Soccer Ties With Sacred Heart DEREK W. BRYANT (Photo Credit – Edward C. Jones)
WASHINGTON (October 24, 2021) – Howard University men’s soccer team tied with Sacred Heart, 1-1, in a physical bout at Greene Stadium.
The contest witnessed 27 fouls, including seven yellow cards.
SHU outshot the Bison, 18-9, but HU grabbed the upper hand after intermission.
Both squads were scoreless after 61 minutes of action until sophomore Sammy Oladeji (Arlington, Texas) scored off a crafty move to give HU a 1-0 advantage at the 62’ mark.
With time dwindling, Howard had control until SHU’s Segundo Navarro tied the match, thanks to an assist from Etienne Murugarren, to force OT.
In OT, neither squad was able to find the back of the net.
Senior Emery Simon (Elkhart, Ind.) registered a match-high five saves in the tie.
On Halloween (Oct. 31), Howard closes out its road schedule at Fairleigh Dickinson. Match time is slated for 7 p.m.
About Howard Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 21 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent three conferences: the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Northeast Conference (NEC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
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Tonya Dixon EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2021) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni, students, employees and supporters will gather Oct. 24-31 for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth. This year’s theme, “Aggie Heroes,” honors those serving on the frontlines during the pandemic, including Aggie nurses, educators, members of facilities and the university police department.
This year’s celebration has been modified in key parts to protect the health of participants during the diminishing but ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The university and Greensboro Coliseum also will require homecoming event participants to comply with COVID-19 protocols and requirements, including providing proof of vaccination or negative COVID testing at designated check stations.
But most Homecoming activities are back, including:
Organizers earlier this year canceled the traditional homecoming parade and Aggie Fun Fest, recognizing that both events draw large numbers of children, who haven’t yet been able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Traditional events at the Greek plots have also been canceled to prevent the large, dense crowds that are standard for those gatherings.
Media credentials are available for certain events and activities. Contact the Office of University Relations at 336-256-0863 for questions, details and credential requests.
About North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically Black university, as well as its top ranked (Money magazine, Best Colleges). It is a land-grant, doctoral university, classified as “high research” by the Carnegie Foundation and a constituent member of the University of North Carolina System. A&T is known for its leadership in producing graduates in engineering, agriculture and other STEM fields. The university was founded in 1891 and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. |
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NCCU’s Williams and Janok Collect Two More MEAC Weekly Awards Kevin Buczek Photo courtesy NCCU NORFOLK, Va. — The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announced its weekly volleyball awards on Monday and North Carolina Central University senior Ammaarah Williams and sophomore Lauren Janok were once again both recognized after helping rally the Eagles to a dramatic 3-2 road win at Morgan State University on Friday.
Williams was honored as the MEAC Player of the Week for a second time this season while Janok was selected the MEAC Setter of the Week for a staggering fourth time.
Williams ripped a career-high 22 kills, including six kills in the decisive 15-5 fifth set, as the Eagles picked up the 3-2 road win at Morgan State. She hit .413 in that triumph, completed a double-double with 13 digs, supplied four block assists and served up one ace for a 25-point performance.
Two days later, Williams added 15 kills, nine digs and a match-high block assists for 19 points in a close four-set match at Coppin State University.
The Cleveland, Ohio, resident concluded the week averaging 4.11 kills, 2.44 digs and 1.33 blocks per set.
On the season, Williams currently ranks fourth in the MEAC with 3.11 kills per set, sixth in the MEAC with a .317 hitting percentage and third in the MEAC with 0.97 blocks per set.
Janok reached the 50-assist plateau for the first time in her collegiate career with 50 assists against the Bears. Her career-high 50 assists were the driving force behind NCCU’s .236 hitting percentage in the road win. Janok added a team-high 19 digs to complete another double-double.
On Sunday, Janok added 39 assists and 11 digs for her 10th double-double of the season. She also chipped in six kills, three block assists and one ace for 8.5 points to go along with the double-double.
The local Rougemont, North Carolina, product finished the week averaging 9.89 assists and 3.33 digs per set.
Janok also represents the maroon and gray like Williams by being ranked in the top-10 of three statistical categories in the league, including topping the MEAC with 8.84 assists per set, sitting ninth in the league with 0.35 aces per set and ranking 10th in the conference with 2.98 digs per set.
NC Central (6-12 Overall, 5-4 MEAC) will next host MEAC frontrunner Delaware State University on Friday at 6 p.m.
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Howard’s Wells Claims MEAC Weekly Award DEREK W. BRYANT (Photo Credit – Howard Athletics Media Relations)
NORFOLK, Va. (October 25, 2021) – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) uncovered its women’s volleyball weekly honors where Howard University junior middle blocker Tamar Wells (Apopka, Fla.) claimed the league’s Defensive Player of the Week. The announcement came Monday afternoon.
This season, the Florida native ranks among the conference leaders in hitting percentage (.268/7th) and blocks per set (0.87/t-7th).
Fellow classmate Kayla Diaz (Nanuet, N.Y.) and freshman Bria Woodard (Missouri City, Texas) received honorable mention.
North Carolina Central’s Ammaarah Williams and Lauren Janok earned MEAC Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, while Maryland Eastern Shore’s Charlize Williams took home the league’s top rookie weekly award.
To view this week’s weekly honors, please click here.
Tuesday (Oct. 26), Howard hosts conference-leading Delaware State for White Out night. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside Burr Gymnasium.
About Howard University Athletics
The Howard University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 21 NCAA Division I men and women varsity sports. The programs represent five conferences: The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Northeast Conference (NEC), Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA), Sun Belt Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Conference.
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 51st year of intercollegiate competition with the 2021-22 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University.
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com and/or the MEAC website at www.MEACSports.com. |
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Karen Carty Assistant Commissioner of Media Relations
MEAC Announces Weekly Football Honors, presented by Coca-Cola
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 25, 2021 – North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Football Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference announced today. North Carolina Central linebacker Noah Rainbow-Douglas was named Defensive Player of the Week, while Norfolk State defensive back Christian Ruffin was named Rookie of the Week, Norfolk State’s Jalen Powell was named Offensive Lineman of the Week and sharing Specialist of the Week honors were Norfolk State’s Stuart Anderson and Howard’s Ian Wheeler.
Richard (QB, 6-3, 200, So., Belle Glade, Fla.) threw four touchdown passes in the Eagles’ 27-14 win over Morgan State on Saturday, while completing 16 of his 20 passes for 242 yards (including a 9-for-10 effort in the second half, hitting on three scores). He also ran seven times for 49 yards.
Rainbow-Douglas (LB, 6-0, 215, r-Sr., Philadelphia, Pa.) notched 10 tackles, all solo, including two for a loss and a sack against Morgan State. He also recorded a pass breakup.
Ruffin (DB, 5-11, 175, Fr., Raleigh, N.C.) returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Howard to extend the Spartans’ lead to 28-3, while also recording a pair of tackles on defense and special teams.
Powell (OL, 6-3, 280, r-Sr., Temple Hills, Md.) graded out at 97 percent against Howard, recording five pancake blocks without committing a penalty or giving up a sack as the Spartans racked up 536 yards of total offense.
Anderson (DB, 6-3, 210, r-Jr., Mathews, Va.) blocked a third-quarter Howard punt that was recovered and returned for a touchdown, while also racking up eight tackles between his time on defense and special teams.
Wheeler (RB, 5-10, 185, Jr., Houston, Texas) had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter against Norfolk State, on top of his rushing effort: 89 yards on nine carries and a score.
Charles Peeler (Delaware State) returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown against South Carolina State.
Sy’Veon Wilkerson (Delaware State) rushed for 96 yards on 25 carries against South Carolina State.
Kenny Gallop (Howard) had a game-high 14 tackles (eight solo) against Norfolk State.
Juwan Carter (Norfolk State) completed 26 of 29 passes for 332 yards and two touchdowns against Howard.
Da’Shaan Dixon (Norfolk State) racked up four solo tackles and two sacks against Howard.
Andrew Smith (North Carolina Central) had three catches for 77 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown reception against Morgan State.
Bruce Trigg (North Carolina Central) had four pancake blocks and graded out at 89 percent against Morgan State.
Shaquan Davis (South Carolina State) caught four passes for 114 yards against Delaware State.
Jablonski Green (South Carolina State) had seven tackles and three tackles for loss against Delaware State.
Octaveon Minter (South Carolina State) racked up six tackles, including two sacks, against Delaware State.
Dyson Roberts (South Carolina State) averaged 41.8 yards per punt against Delaware State, including a season-best 69 yards.
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to host league-leading Delaware State (DSU) in a Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown inside The Burr. Match time is
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Wells
led the way with a double-double, producing 10 kills and a
career-high 10 total blocks (two solo) in the road win at Maryland
Eastern Shore (Oct. 24). For her efforts, she recorded the
second-highest single-match block total so far this season in the
MEAC.