Student organizations could soon have a greater voice of representation in Florida A&M’s Student Government Association. Student Body President Anthony Siders is prepared to present legislation that will create a new body of legislators – the student house of representatives. “This new body of student leaders will give a voice […]
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Researchers to present inventions at iShow
Florida A&M is planning to display how its faculty, staff and students are “innovating today for a better tomorrow” at its innovation showcase Friday from 4-7 p.m. The “iShow” will highlight researchers’ high and low-tech developments in agriculture, human resources and the natural, health, environmental and social sciences. One high-tech […]
EIT reinforces iRattler security
Florida A&M will be making changes to iRattler after a recent computer hacking scheme. According to FAMU Police Chief Terence Calloway, the university is taking a more secure approach to its IT infrastructure. Michael James, interim vice president of information technology and chief information officer, said FAMU is making changes […]
$400K grant paves way for STEM scholars
A Florida A&M professor hopes to improve student participation in science and engineering classes by creating a program backed by a $400,000 grant. The program, called the Comprehensive Preparation for Future Scientists and Engineers, will be awarded $100,000 yearly from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The grant was received in October. […]
Tallahassee ‘imagines’ new future
Students were given the chance to “invest” in their future Monday at Imagine Tallahassee’s community meeting in the Grand Ballroom. Students, faculty and community residents gathered for the open-house style meeting to provide input and vote with fake dollars on what strategic direction economic development funds should be allocated to. […]
States reps file legislation to protect LGBT community
There is a new bipartisan agreement to pass a bill protecting Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando, announced filed legislation with co-sponsor Rep. Holly Raschein, R-Key Largo, during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday. “The bill is about ensuring all Floridians are judged […]
Metz contract could require freshmen to sign two-year meal plan agreement
Florida A&M’s decision to hire Metz Culinary Management may leave freshmen with more than they bargained for. The board of trustees met to discuss its new contract with the food provider Monday. According to Student Body President Anthony Siders, the BOT voted 6 to 5 in favor of Metz as […]
Entomology Day demonstrates pest prevention
The College of Agriculture and Food Sciences will host the 37th annual Entomology Field Day and Workshop seminar today through Friday. The field day workshop is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Donald Tucker Civic Center. This annual event will provide training and education credits for pest […]
City commissioners make a few stops ‘About Town’
City Commissioners Andrew Gillum and Gil Ziffer made stops at an elementary school, Florida State University and Miracle Village Nursing Center for their monthly “About Town Forum http://talgov.com/main/news/3973.aspx on Wednesday. The initiative, which is called “Life in Tallahassee in a Single Day,” was created by the city’s Innovation and Engagement […]
Students react to new iPad release
The iPad Air releases worldwide today. Many students at Florida A&M said iPads have created new ways to study and take notes in the classroom. Otis Averhart, a senior criminal justice student from Orlando, said he thinks Apple products make note-taking a breeze. “Everything with Apple is simple,” Averhart said. […]