FAMU Announcements

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is seeking submissions of poetry and or song lyrics to be printed in an upcoming edition of “Urban Espresso to Go,” a leaflet of student artistic expression. All submissions can be email to Aaliyah Khatib at meredith_ak@hotmail.com

The Golden Key Honor Society will be selling “Golden Keys” to support Relay For Life. To find out more information about how you can help with this cause please contact Richlyn Neal at 915-5619.

The Honors Program is sponsoring a Black History Essay Contest entitled “How to uplift the black community in the 21st Century. The contest will end February 18th and the winners will be announced February 25th. First Prize winners will receive 75.00 dollars and second prize winners will receive 25.00. For more information, please contact Malcolm Glover at 599-3540.

The FAMU Artists in Bloom Festival 2005 along with ICM Artist, LCD presents ” Sweet Honey In the Rock” in concert. Tickets can be purchased at Settles Beauty & Barber Supply or in Tucker Hall Room 208. For more information, please contact Valencia Matthews at 599-3430.

The Judicial Branch of SGA is looking for all Expressionists to be apart of this year’s Expression Café. To participate or to find out more information about the event, please contact Kendra Rich at Kendra_Rich271@yahoo.com.

The Rattler Yearbook staff is working on the upcoming edition of the yearbook. If you would like your club or organization to be in the 2004-2005 yearbooks, please contact the yearbook office at 599-3098.

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated will host a round table discussion on Toni Morrison’s “Sula.” The event will take place Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the Gray Gore Complex. For more information, please contact Erin Washington at emiwash@hotmail.com.

Do you want to volunteer or intern on Ghana, West Africa this summer? Application deadlines are approaching soon, please contact Tiffany at (347) 432-8461 to receive further information.

Student Alliance Volunteer Association is having a leadership retreat to enrich students by providing valuable leadership skills. The event will be held on Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tom Brown Park. For more information, please contact Donna Brown at 272-0896.

SAVA is having a Youth Leadership Retreat and is in need of volunteers. All interested individuals as well as organizations that are interested in volunteering please contact SAVA at sava0919@hotmail.com for more information.The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. will be hosting a seminar honoring African-American female educators Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Architecture Bldg. For more information contact Alexis Douglas at 878-1027 or e-mail Douglasalex@yahoo.com.

The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. cordially invites you to attend the Miss Black & Gold interest meeting Tuesday in GC Room 100 at 7:32 p.m.

The Beta Lambda Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Honorary Fraternity is hosting a Blanket Drive for the Homeless. Bring new or gently used blankets to the basement office of the Tech B Building by March 1. For more information contact Crystal Mitchell at cm_mitchell21@hotmail.com.

Every Friday on the Set FAMU’s Relay for Life will be selling stars, moons, and purple bands to honor cancer survivors. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Taccira Avery at 766-6809 or e-mail famurelayforlife2005@hotmail.com.

The FAMU Bookstore will be having a sale from February 16th-18th. Take an additional 50% off all clearance items on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For more information contact the bookstore at 599-3070.SGA is looking for talented students to perform for Feature Friday on the Set. Poetry, Singing, Dancing or any other talents can be performed. For more information contact Kimberly Peck at 599-3624 or e-mail Kimberly1.Peck@famu.edu

Do you love to express yourself? If so, SGA is looking for all expressionist to be apart of this years Expression Café. Spoken word, instrument players, dancers, rappers, designers, we need you to come share your talents. For more information contact Kendra Rich at 504-3959 or e-mail Kendra_rich271@yahoo.com.