Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Inductions
10:50 AM Posted by Communications
Itinerary for Mr. Henry Kirby - Candidate for Vice President for Student Affairs
10:47 AM Posted by Communications
A Homecoming Celebration of the Arts at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery
10:44 AM Posted by Communications
Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery will celebrate the gallery's latest > dual exhibits, "Diaspora: Cultural Insight Through the Leo P. Sam > Art Collection" and "The Color of Music: Blues and Jazz Themes, > Paintings by Joe Roache," on Friday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. > This will be a chance to meet the artist and collector and see the > artwork at the gallery. > On Sunday, Oct. 24, to kick off Homecoming, the gallery will open > its doors from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a preview and screening of the > exhibit's video production at the gallery. > > Leo Sam, FAMU's former vice president for University Relations, has > been collecting art internationally for more than 50 years. While > collecting art during his travels, he has amassed a large art > collection that he has generously opened the doors of his home to > share with students and colleagues alike. He has also acquired art > from some of the universities he has worked for during his career, > including FAMU and Xavier University. > > In addition to exhibiting such well-known artists in Sam's exhibit, > the show, "Diaspora: Cultural Insight Through the Leo P. Sam Art > Collection," was a collective effort created by Professor Aja > Roache's art merchandising fall 2010 class where students learn the > various aspects of art museum and gallery management by working > towards the production of the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery's Fall > exhibit line-up. > > Joe Roache has taught art and worked at FAMU for nearly 40 years all > while creating, exhibiting and selling his art around the country. > His latest series of paintings has consisted of images of blues and > jazz musicians while incorporating his own visual language of rural > southern landscapes and symbols such as houses and quilts. > > Some of Roache's work will be on sale while in the gallery. > > These exhibits are intended to provide an opportunity for students > to study, view and interpret the art in terms of its cultural > significance as well. > > During Homecoming, the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery's goal is to > pay homage to the past, present and inspire the future visual > artists and art lovers of FAMU as well as the Tallahassee community > at-large. Though the exhibits are different in subject matter, they > both reveal the richness of the visual arts of black artists and > FAMU's long and outstanding legacy of visual artists. |
National Day On Writing
10:42 AM Posted by Communications
Step Write Up to the Mic (Open Mic Session)
Faculty, students and staff read their original works (poems, stories, essays) and receive feedback from a supportive audience of family, friends, colleagues, and peers. All participants are encouraged to submit their writings to the Writing Resource Center's Online Writing Gallery-- "Living in Words: The FAMU Experience," located athttp://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/49942 <https://webmail.famu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/49942>.
For more information, call (850) 599-8391 or visit www.famu.edu/wrc.
Get Out The Vote Tallahassee
2:25 PM Posted by Communications
Are you ready to get involved? We all know that this election is very important and
we, as a generation are committed to changing the direction of our country.
In order to make that change, we need to move into action!
Please join us Saturday, October 23 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, in the FAMU Multipurpose room next to the Grand Ballroom as we team up with other organizations in our community to plan our concert and rally at the Capitol while phone banking and dorm storming to educate hundreds of students in Getting Out the Vote!
• What: Get Out The Vote Tallahassee Leadership Empowerment
• When: October 23,2010 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Where: Florida A & M University Multipurpose Room next to the Grand Ball Room
• Why: Empower and get student out to vote during the 2010 midterm elections
Door knocking might sound scary, but it's actually a lot of fun! It's great opportunity to meet new people and talk with them about issues that affect all of us and meet other student leaders.
Talking to students face to face is the most effective way to bring new people into the political process. Let's turn out in record numbers this election!
Please R.S.V.P by sending a text to Reamonn Soto at 850 228 5379 today if you can make it. We need to have a count of folks so we know how many packets to make and how much food to bring.
Are you ready to get involved? We all know that this election is very important and
we, as a generation are committed to changing the direction of our country.
In order to make that change, we need to move into action!
Please join us Saturday, October 23 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, in the FAMU Multipurpose room next to the Grand Ballroom as we team up with other organizations in our community to plan our concert and rally at the Capitol while phone banking and dorm storming to educate hundreds of students in Getting Out the Vote!
• What: Get Out The Vote Tallahassee Leadership Empowerment
• When: October 23,2010 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Where: Florida A & M University Multipurpose Room next to the Grand Ball Room
• Why: Empower and get student out to vote during the 2010 midterm elections
Door knocking might sound scary, but it's actually a lot of fun! It's great opportunity to meet new people and talk with them about issues that affect all of us and meet other student leaders.
Talking to students face to face is the most effective way to bring new people into the political process. Let's turn out in record numbers this election!
Please R.S.V.P by sending a text to Reamonn Soto at 850 228 5379 today if you can make it. We need to have a count of folks so we know how many packets to make and how much food to bring.
College of Law Students Win Major 'Do 10 for 10-10-10' Prizes
9:03 AM Posted by Communications
Annual Homecoming Parade
5:43 PM Posted by Communications
beginning at the intersection of Macomb and Georgia Streets. The Parade
will kick-off at 8 a.m. with staging of all entries to begin at 6 a.m.
For more information, contact the Army ROTC Department at 599-3515 or
599-3516.
"Friday Night Strikes."
8:49 AM Posted by Communications
Office will host its annual "Friday Night Strikes." The event will begin at
6 p.m. with visits made by Coach Taylor and the FAMU Rattler football team,
the FAMU Cheerleaders, the FAMU Jr. Cheerleaders, Venom, St. Mary Primitive
Baptist Church Dance Ministry, Divine Praise Dancers, Images Modeling
Troupe, Rampage Step Team, Elite Dancers, Positive Generation Entertainment,
the Divine Praise Dance Ministry, Educated Hustlers and many more. This
event is hosted by the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Incorporated.
living for one full year at a Student Housing Solutions apartment with the
FAMU Football Toss. Chances to win two tickets to the Florida Classic and a
weekend stay in Orlando will also be available.
ATTENTION ALL iRATTLER USERS!
8:49 AM Posted by Communications
ATTENTION ALL iRATTLER USERSSET UP YOUR PASSWORD MANAGER PROFILE AND October is Cyber Security Awareness month!CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD BY OCTOBER 31, 2010 Florida A&M University joins other state and federal government entities as well as private organizations to promote October, 2010 as the 7th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month. National Cyber Security Awareness Month is part of a campaign organized by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and backed by the Department of Homeland Security. This year's them and unifying message is "Stop. Think. Connect". The need for protection stems from the virus threats, keystroke logging programs, and spyware that exist today. To increase awareness about computer security, EIT and the Office of Communications is proud to endorse National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a national campaign to bring attention to the shared responsibility of national cyber security every October. STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Cyber attacks permanently damage your computer, and cyber predators can steal your personal information and use elements of your identity to commit fraud. Be proactive and play your part to protect your identity and your data!SET UP YOUR PASSWORD MANAGER PROFILE AND As part of the promotion of Cyber Security Month, EIT has upgraded the Password Manager system to empower all users to manage their personal password. If you know your password, you are ready to go. Setup your profile and change your password today atCHANGE YOUR PASSWORD BY OCTOBER 31, 2010 https://ssprm.famu.edu/QPM/User/Identification/ The EIT Helpdesk will no longer be changing your FAMNET ID password. Helpdesk assistants will only be issuing pass codes to users that have forgotten their password or their password has expired. These pass codes will allow users to set up their Password Manager Profile so they can manage their own password! Setting up your profile ensures that you have autonomy in updating your password. All users MUST setup their Password Manager Profile and reset their password by OCTOBER 31, 2010 in order to maintain access the FAMU systems (iRattler, FAMU Wireless Net, FamMail). Make sure you do this today so you are ready for early registration that starts on November 1, 2010! REGISTER WITH PASSWORD MANAGER NOW! Do you know your current FAMNet ID password?Yes! GREAT! You can register and create your profile with Password Manager NOW! It's easy! Go to Password Manager and follow these simple steps:
CHANGE YOUR CURRENT PASSWORD NOW! It's as easy as 1 2 3!If you know your current password, go to Password Manager
Grab Life By the Horns. Take Charge and Set Up your Password Manager Questions and Answers Profile Today! |
Employee Appreciation Pre-Game Rally
8:41 AM Posted by Communications
University of Michigan Interest Meeting - Imes-Moore Fellowship Bridge Program
11:24 AM Posted by Communications
Imes-Moore Fellowship Bridge Program at the University of Michigan, will be
visiting Florida A&M University on October 19th to talk to students who may
be interested in the area of Applied Physics. They will give a presentation
about the Imes-Moore Fellowship Bridge Program and other research
opportunities at the University of Michigan. Lunch will be provide lunch
and students will be given an opportunity to engage one on one regarding
their specific interests with the representatives. Please encourage all
students in the areas of physics, engineering, mathematics, material
sciences and biology to attend.
For additional information is needed, please contact the School of Graduate
Studies & Research at 599-3505.
EIT FIRST ART COMPETITION
8:37 AM Posted by Communications
Florida A&M University Enterprise INFORMATION Technology Division Announces its first ART COMPETITION In Fall 2010, The Commons will feature a state of the art computer lounge equipped with a full service IT Help Desk. We are calling all currently enrolled students from all Colleges and Schools to enter our E.I.T. Student IT Lounge Art competition to assist with the decoration of this lounge. A total of three (3) winners will be selected: First place prize: Apple iPad, Second Place: Apple iPod, Third Place: $50 gift card GUIDELINES: 1. Artists must submit intriguing pieces of artwork that encourage students to respect their student lounge and encourage students to take pride in their new space. Each artwork must incorporate at least 3 out of the four themes below: a. No Eating or Drinking b. Respect University Property c. Respect your peers d. Rattler Pride e. No Littering 2. All submissions must be postmarked or hand delivered by the owner to our office, 303 Lee Hall 1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307, by October 22nd , 2010 a. Please include a page with your name, address, e-mail, telephone and student id number along with the title, dimensions and medium of the artwork 3. Each submission must be original and unpublished works of art 4. Submissions may utilize any form of art that can be hung on the wall- sculptures, print making, painting, collage etc., with dimensions of minimum 22”x30” and maximum 36”x48” and a maximum weight of 50lbs 5. Each artist will be able to submit up to 3 pieces of artwork 6. The top 3 winners will be announced Homecoming Friday, October 29th, via FAMU Info and 90.5. Their artwork will also be proudly displayed in The Commons, IT Lounge 7. All winning artworks will become the property of FAMU EIT For additional information, please contact Reiko Mitchell 850.599.3559 or Ayana Matthews at 850.412.7990. Help us decorate your space! |
Ombuds Awareness Day
7:28 AM Posted by Communications
Write Your Way Up!
11:04 AM Posted by Communications
A Celebration of the Writing Process
and the National Day on Writing
Brought to you by the FAMU Writing Resource Center
(A Title III Activity)
Write for Hire: A Resume, Curriculum Vitae, & Cover Letter Workshop
The Write to Speak: A Forum on Writing and Public Speaking
The National Day on Writing!
For more information on the National Council of Teachers of English’s (NCTE’s) National Day on Writing, visit http://www.ncte.org/dayonwriting.
The Write to Research: A Faculty Forum on Research & Writing
Faculty from various departments discuss how they transform their research projects into publications.
Write Your Life: A Personal Statement Workshop
Step Write Up to the Mic (Open Mic Session)
Featuring Voices Poetry Troupe
For more information, call 850-599-8391 or visit www.famu.edu/wrc.
Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College and Graduate Students with disabilities
11:00 AM Posted by Communications
underway!
leading corporations. These companies are members of the National
Business & Disability Council (www.nbdc.com <http://www.nbdc.com/> ) and
are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.
undergraduate or graduate student, who has completed at least 60
credits, and is maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. More information can be
found on the web site at www.emerging-leaders.com
<http://www.emerging-leaders.com/> .
brochure and a flyer is attached.
Division of Student Affairs
Center for Disability Access and Resources
667 Ardelia Court
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Black College Spring Break Cruise
8:52 AM Posted by Communications
Black College Ski Weekend
8:49 AM Posted by Communications
CeDAR Cinema Presents: "The Soloist"
8:45 AM Posted by Communications
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Perry-Paige Auditorium
Lady Rattlers Volleyball Action
11:07 AM Posted by Communications
HPV Study Invitation
11:05 AM Posted by Communications
Arthur Thompson Scholarship
11:02 AM Posted by Communications
Applications are now available in the Office of Communications, Room 103 Lee Hall to FAMU students interested in applying for the Budweiser Arthur Thompson Scholarship. Applications are also available online under the Office of Communications. The scholarship is a $2,500 award for FAMU students that are graduates of Big Bend area High Schools. The Big Bend region includes Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Liberty, Wakulla, Taylor, Lafayette and Franklin Counties. The next scholarship is effective January 2011 and covers two semesters, Spring and Fall. Students applying for the scholarship must maintain a 2.5 grade point average prior to receiving the award. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. All applicants are screened by the scholarship committee prior to selection of the recipient. Applications should be submitted to the Office of Communications, c/o Lawana King, Suite 103 Lee Hall by 5 p.m. on October 19, 2010.
For more information please call Brian Lucas or Lawana King at 599-3413.
National Achievement Finalist recipient of FAMU's Life-Gets-Better Scholarship
8:58 AM Posted by Communications
FAMU freshman, Ralph Jones Jr., a 16 year old from Atlanta, Ga. turned down offers to Howard, Fort Valley State, Morehouse, Stanford, and Harvard to attend FAMU. With an SAT score of 2,120 out of 2,400, it is understandable how he was admitted to the top institutions in the United States.
Jones is a National Achievement Finalist recipient of FAMU's Life-Gets-Better Scholarship. Jones was awarded $120,000 in scholarships, which includes a stipend, tuition and fees, room and board, books and a laptop.
Being a member of a family who has a three-generation history of attending Fort Valley State University and parents who are educators, Jones feels that his childhood played a huge role in his development.
“My background growing up is a little different,” said Jones. “My parents are both educators. My mother is a first grade teacher and my dad was a college professor for some time. Needless to say, a large focus was on education in my house.”
By the time Jones was four-years old, he was adding, subtracting, dividing, reading at the ninth grade level and doing basic algebra.
As impressive as Jones’ ability to learn at a young age may seem, he continued to excel by setting a record of having the highest SAT scores in the past five years at his high school.
Jones’ former SAT math prep teacher and FAMU alumnae Kemberlee Pugh Binghamchallenged her students by promising them an “A” in her class if they scored high on the SAT test. As a junior in high school, Jones scored a 1,910. The following year, he increased his SAT scores by more than 200 points.
When Jones shared his score with Bingham, she immediately inquired what college he planned to attend.
“When I first told her, she was excited,” said Jones, a mechanical engineering student. “One thing I can say about FAMU alumni is that they will lobby for their school. Before I knew it, she had gone over to her FAMU billboard and gave me a brochure on the Life-Gets-Better Scholarship, which was the first time I heard of the scholarship. She was like ‘Baby did you know you can go to FAMU for free for four years with a full scholarship and a computer?’ and I was like ‘no ma’am.’”
The following year, Jones attended the recruitment fair that FAMU hosted in Atlanta, Ga., where he felt the energy in the room as President James H. Ammons began to articulate the Rattler Charge.
“When Dr. Ammons got up, he began to say ‘When the dark clouds gather over the horizon’ there was this atmosphere of tension and I knew something was going to happen,” said Jones. “I did not know exactly what; it was very exciting. Then suddenly you heard hissing from all over the room and you saw people with fingers in the air and that is when you start to feel it. I was like wow! This is something bigger than what I could have expected.”
During the award ceremony, Ammons awarded Jones with a $120,000 scholarship for four years along with a list of other incentives. It was Jones first scholarship before he learned about being selected as a National Achievement Scholar.
“Everything that I have worked for has helped me earn my place here,” said Jones. “I am going to earn my right to stay here and when I graduate, I am going to have earned my degree.”
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