The esteemed College of Education will hold an alumni reception on Oct. 31 in the Gore Education Complex immediately following the homecoming convocation. Spearheaded by class of ’73 alumni and dean of the College of Education Patricia Green-Powell, the event is being held to give alumni the chance to see […]
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Honors Extravaganza Underway
Florida A&M University’s University Honors House will host its first ever Fall 2014 Extravaganza Nov. 12 and 13 in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium. Honors students, as well as the general campus community, will be able to participate in a variety of events including a Brain Bowl Competition, Oratorical […]
Diaspora Dialogues Brings Cuban Healthcare Diplomacy to Light
In a white, mini-theatre adorned with paintings memorializing African American post-slavery plantation life Assistant Professor of Political Science Kwasi Densu and 15 students and faculty members gathered to discuss medical education in Cuba. The discussion was located in the Black Archives Museum entitled “Diaspora Dialogues.” Diaspora Dialogues is open to […]
Gem of the Ocean premieres at FAMU
Many viewers were on hand Wednesday night at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre to witness the premiere of the August Wilson's showcase Gem of The Ocean. The play is the first of Wilson's 10 play century long cycle called "The Pittsburgh Cycle" that gives insight on the African American presence […]
Advising On The Set
On Friday, Oct. 24, the Center for Undergraduate Success is hosting student-advising sessions on the set from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advisors from all majors will be present to assist freshman and sophomore students seeking to get a head start in the class selection process. Students who are not […]
Leon County Humane Society Presents “HallowKitty Costume Carnival”
The Leon County Humane Society will host its “HallowKitty Costume Carnival” to recognize National Cat Day on Oct. 29. Rachel Williams, the communications designer for the Leon County Humane Society, said the idea of the event came from the decline in adoptions of older cats. “Adult cats are lower on […]
Environmental Justice and Sustainability Symposium
Brilliant minds gathered at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Symposium. Environmental justice and sustainability is the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Also, it includes finding alternative ways to help sustain a healthy environment. This was one of the […]
Famu Health Center Salsas with UNIDOS
Florida A&M health center hosted Salsa Night in Phase 3 to promote National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme is ‘To End Aids, Commit to Act.’ The event was also partnered with FAMU’s student organization UNIDOS, which means ‘unity’ in Spanish but also stands for uniting nations to inspire […]
The Unsocial Norm of Art
The FSU Museum of Fine Arts “What Forever Feels Like: Artist &Autism” is on display. The exhibit showcases art from the Autism Institute. “What Forever Feels Like: Artist&Autism” centers on personal emotions expressed through art. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities patients use their creativity in an art contest. According […]
Buddies With A Cause
The National Down Syndrome Society celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness month with their twentieth annual Buddy Walk at Southwood Town Center Park. The National Down Syndrome Society promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Carla Hills, coordinator for Human Resources for the Plant Operations for Maintenance at Florida A&M […]