FAMU Announcements

Auditions for the play “Crowns” will be held in Charles Winter Wood Theatre Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Those wanting to try out should prepare a two minute monologue-serious in nature and 16 bars of a gospel or spiritual song. The monologue must be contemporary. Dress comfortably and nicely. No tennis shoes, T-shirts, jeans or hats please. For more information contact David Barrow Wiley at 561-2841.

There will be free HIV testing on Nov. 30 from 9-noon at student health services. The Leon County Health Department will be on site. There will also be a candlelight vigil at the Eternal Flame at 6 p.m. For more information contact student health services at 599-3777.

Attention all motivated and dedicated female rattlers. The Diamond Back Athletic Recruitment team is searching for new members for the Spring. Applications are available in the office of student activities. For more information e-mail Vontese Jones at FAMUDIAMONDBACK@yahoo.com

If you own a digital camera, like to be the life of the party and enjoy meeting celebrities, then this may be for you. Digital Guest List wants outgoing and dedicated people (professional and non-professional) to take photos at high quality urban events. For more information contact Deanna Roberts at (904) 476-8962 or email d.roberts@digitalguestlist.com

Are you looking for scholarships? Stop. We’ve done the research for you. Come to SGA and check out the scholarship book to see which one’s for you. For more information contact Ashleigh Bolar at dswsga@yahoo.com

The Senior Class Cabinet will be participating in several community service projects throughout the year. Any seniors interested in receiving volunteer hours please contact Charlene Blandon at Blandon_c@yahoo.com

The Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will hold the Kappa Study Lounge on Wednesdays starting from 6-7 p.m. in Gibbs hall and 7-8 p.m. in the Gray Core Complex. For more information contact Kenneth Perkins at Klpstyles@yahoo.com

SBI Women’s Hut will be holding a suit and business casual clothing drive to benefit persons in need that are trying to re-enter the workforce. Bins are in the Mama Ngina Suite on the first floor South of SBI. For more information contact Kai Day Kwday86@hotmail.com

The Student National Medical Association is offering a scholarship exclusively for its members. Applications are available on the S.N.M.A board on the second floor of Jones Hall. For more information contact Ariana Burgess at famu_snma@yahoo.comThe African Diaspora Film series will run from Nov. 7-22 in the R.A. Gray Building at 500 South Bronough Street. See posters for dates and films. All events are free to the public and are held from 7:00-9:30 p.m. For more information contact Dr. Jan Decosmo at 412-7087 or e-mail jandecosmo@comcast.net

Applications for volunteering for the Electoral Commission will be available starting Nov. 17 in the Office of Student Activities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 29. For more information contact Electoral Commissioner Shaun K. West at 599-3400 or e-mail famuelection@yahoo.com

The Health Science-PPT Association will be collecting paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper rolls) as well as pasta, noodles, etc. for South Florida’s hurricane victims until Dec. 9. Donations should be brought to the lobby of the Ware-Rhaney Bldg from 8-6 p.m. For more information contact Jarrod Watson at famu_hs_ppta@yahoo.com

The 35th Student Senate will hold the Coleman Library Showcase Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall. Tickets are $3 and will be available starting today in SGA and the Student Ticket Booth. For more information, contact Monique Gillum at 599-3624.

The Lady Rattlers Soccer Team will play their last home game of the semester on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. on the FAMU Intramural Field. Come out and support the Lady Rattlers in their last home game. For more information contact the Department of Campus Recreation at 599-3785 or e-mail LADIESFAMUSOCCERCLUB@yahoo.com

FAMU and the Department of Campus Recreation presents: Powder Puff Football on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10-5 p.m. on the Intramural Field. Any interested lady Rattler or organized team can sign up at Campus Recreation, in the Student Union Bldg, Room 112. Coaches are also needed. For more information contact the office at 599-3785.