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Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the most celebrated and admired poets, novelists, and civil-rights activists in the United States, died last month at her home in Winston Salem. The library has many of Maya Angelou's works including her novels, poetry collections, autobiographies, essays, and cookbook. Check the online catalog for titles. Here are some tributes to her life and work: New York Times CNN NPR http://mayaangelou.com/bio/
🎉 HelpDesk Upgrade Starts Today! Big news! As of July 22, our 24/7 Canvas HelpDesk has officially been upgraded to Amazon Connect.This upgrade supports the College’s broader commitment to embracing innovative technology. By using AI-powered tools like Amazon Connect, we’re streamlining support services and gaining valuable insights — helping us better serve our students and stay ahead in a digital-first world. The NC Community College System Office provides this around-the-clock HelpDesk to
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With an on-going pandemic, global conflict, and then the rigors of everyday life, the past few years have been a lot. Be Well at Durham Tech provides students with a 24/7, 365 free mental health support line with licensed counselors as well as free telehealth or off campus face-to-face counseling sessions. Students are able to receive services regardless of their location– in-state or internationally. Health insurance is not required for services. To access
For a bit of background history on why elections are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, see this article on NPR. During the 2008 elections Nate Silver began making a name for himself by using statistics to more accurately predict election results. The library has a copy of his book, The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail But Some Don't, available under call number CB 158 .S54 2012. The book provides a fascinating look into why numbers used in elections
Today marks Durham Tech's in-person commencement for our 2020 and 2021 graduates. Every graduation represents a great achievement, and this group of graduates had a few more challenges in their path than your traditional graduates. (You know why. We won't speak its name.) Whether you're going into the workforce, transferring to another school to complete an additional degree, staying at Durham Tech to take additional classes towards additional degrees or certifications, or one of the many other
If you've decided that you're going to be a more informed voter, now is the time. Elections are coming up soon, and if you're eligible to vote and want to learn more about your choices and the issues on your ballot and how to actually cast that vote, here are some resources that you might find useful. First things first: Have you verified your voter registration? Have you moved recently and need to update your registration? Have you not registered to vote yet? Good news! You can do it all in one
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate of arts degree in Middle Grades Education: Social Science at a four-year college or university would complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate of arts degree in Mathematics at a four-year college or university would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate of arts degree in Statistics at a four-year college or university would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate of arts degree in Architecture at UNC-Charlotte would complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree or the AAS in Architectural Technology degree to transfer into the UNC Greensboro’s 2+ program for Interior Architecture.