FAMU Announcements

The FAMU Chapter of Progressive Black Men invites you to their seventh class induction ceremony in Lee Hall Auditorium Saturday at 11 a.m. For more information, visit http://www.famupbm.org or e-mail info@famupbm.org.

The FAMU Writing Resource Center will be sponsoring a “Writing Effective Scholarship Essays” workshop Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. in Tucker Hall Room 100. To register, call 599-8391. Space is limited.

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will collect books and clothes for residents of the Frenchtown community. Donations can be brought to the lobby areas of McGuinn/ Diamond or Gibbs halls at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Tony Pearson at acetonypearson@yahoo.com.

Student Government Association, the Freshman Class and the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host “Ladies First:” a seminar to enlighten young ladies on the issues of etiquette, education and leadership at 7 p.m. in the Architecture Atrium. This event is for ladies only. For more information, contact Morgan N. Long and (651)- 303- 7378.

Join Student Alliance Volunteer Association in its Walking Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the FAMU track. For more information, e-mail sava0919@hotmail.com.

Surety Ventures will host Insurance Week from Wednesday to Friday in the SBI West Wing Room 104. Be on the lookout for free food, fun facts and information on Surety Ventures, Inc. For more information, contact Andrew Ward at 222-9553 or e-mail cmr3050@yahoo.com.

Tallahassee Urban League will be presenting “First Time Homebuyers” workshops Tuesday and Thursday at the Tallahassee Urban League office from 6 – 9 p.m. For more information, contact Stella Ward at 222-6111.

The Famuan needs participants from campus organizations for the The Famuan Feud to be held April 4. For more information, contact Robbyn Mitchell at thefamuanme@hotmail.com.

The Office of Graduate Studies & Research will present a six- week GRE PREP course for students going to graduate school until April 7 from 7-9 p.m. in GC Room 205.

Journey Magazine is accepting applications for all positions. They are available in 307A Tucker Hall and are due April 8. For more information, contact Russell Nichols at 599-3502 or e-mail journey_editor@yahoo.com.

Senior Class Cabinet applications for the 2005-2006 academic year are now available in the OSUA. The deadline for completed applications is April 8 by 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Barry Pearson at (334) 221-1215.

The FAMU Essential Theatre’s upcoming production, “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” is to run April 8-10.

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will present the Crimson Collective Book Club April 9 from noon to 2 p.m. and will be discussing “The Women of Brewster Place” by Gloria Naylor. For more information, contact Tiffany Keys at 536-0223 or e-mail Tiffanynkeys@yahoo.com.

The Jewels of Solomon #545 Order of the Eastern Star will host “A Cosmo Affair” April 9 at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Apalachee Parkway. Dress code is cosmo. For more information, contact Ameenah Williams at 877-5307 or e-mail Phenixsun34@hotmail.com.

Early academic advisement for summer 2005 and fall 2005 for the Department of Computer and Information Sciences will be held in the Benjamin Banneker Building A until April 15. To make an appointment e-mail the advisement center at cisadviseteam@yahoo.com.

The 35th Student Senate is now accepting applications for the positions of: Senate Secretary, Communications/Press Secretary, Executive Staff Assistant, Union Board of Advisors Chair and Rattlers Reach Out Web Team. Applications are due in Keon Hardemon’s box by April 15. For more information, contact Keon Hardemon at 599-3624.

Walk America invites all organizations to join in the fight against prematurity and participate in Walk America April 16 at 10 a.m. in Southwood. For more information, contact Thometta Cozart at 422- 3152 or e-mail tcozart@marchofdimes.

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is looking for FAMU students who are entrepreneurs. We want to support you. For more information, contact Lynne at 321-9241 or Allyson at 445-8403 or e-mail LynneW211@yahoo.com.

Campus Recreation is looking for officials for Intramural Basketball League. For more information, contact Dionne Allen at 599-3785.

The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. presents The Rhoyal Carribbean Cruise Line April 4-9. Events include:Monday: Dance off, Stroll off, and Fashion show skit in the Rattler’s Den from 12-2 p.m.Seminar Honoring African American female educators from 7-9 p.m. in the Architecture Atrium.Tuesday: Fashionably Loud Fashion show from 6-9 p.m. in the Perry-Paige Auditorium.Wednesday: “Can’t we all just get along” seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Rattler’s Den.Thursday: Men’s Appreciation Day from 12-3 p.m. in the Rattler’s Den.Black on Black Rhyme at Mount Zion at 9 p.m.Friday: Step Show from 12-3 p.m. in the Rattler’s Den and Courtyard.Saturday: “Buds of Spring Talent Show from 6-9 p.m. in Perry Paige Auditorium. SGRho hosting party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. atClub Mount Zion.