“The Haves and the Have Nots” star and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) alumna Angela Robinson will highlight the University’s weeklong 2015 Homecoming festivities. This year’s theme is “Straight Outta FAMU” in tribute to FAMU alumnus and acclaimed movie producer, Will Packer.
Robinson, who graduated from FAMU in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Homecoming Convocation on Oct. 17. She is a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and began her acting career on stage on Broadway and Off-Broadway. On Broadway, she performed in “The Color Purple” and Off-Broadway in “Dream Girls” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
Before becoming a star on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), prime-time hit television show “The Haves and Have Nots,” Robinson appeared on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” In 2015, she received the Gracie Award for Outstanding Female Actor-One to Watch. The Gracie Awards celebrate and honor programming created for women, by women, and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions in electronic media.
Commenting on the week of festivities, FAMU President Elmira, Ph.D., said, “It is exciting to have Rattlers come back to the “Hill” to see the great things that are happening on campus every day and to connect with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Homecoming is a time of revival and renewal.”
“We are also delighted that Ms. Robinson has agreed to share words of wisdom and inspiration to the FAMU family,” added Mangum.
The jam-packed week of events include:
Sunday, Oct. 11
-Homecoming Kick-Off Worship Service from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Perry-Paige Auditorium
-The President’s 5k Run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting at The Set
-Coronation and Coronation Ball from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lee Hall Auditorium and the Grand Ballroom; formal attired required
Monday, Oct. 12
-Housing Step Show, “The Return” from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Gaither Gym
Tuesday, Oct. 13
-Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FAMU Recreation Center
-Royal Luncheon from Noon – 2 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom (Invitation Only)
-Straight Outta Laughs “Comedy Show” hosted by Marvin Dixon, featuring RodneyPerry, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Lawson Center
Wednesday, Oct. 14
-SGA’s “Taste of a Rattler” and Rattler SWAG SURFIN’ Pool Party from Noon – 4 p.m. at the Gaither Gym Parking Lot
-Rattler Explosion from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Gaither Gym Area
Thursday, Oct. 15
-FAMU Forward Hackathon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom
-HBCU Entrepreneur Summit from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom
-Judging of the Buildings from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations
-NPHC Greek Step Show starting at 6 p.m. at the Gaither Gym
-FAMU Way Community Block Party starting at 6 p.m. at the intersection of MLK and FAMU Way
Friday, Oct. 16
-Homecoming Convocation featuring keynote speaker Angela Robinson starting at 10:10 a.m. at the Gaither Gym
-Set Friday “Live” from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Set
-Straight Outta Bragg Day Party from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bragg Stadium, North End Zone Club
-Alumni Homecoming Soiree (paid event) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom
Saturday, Oct. 17
-Parade and Judging of Floats starting at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way
-Strike Zone Tailgate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the football practice field
-FAMU vs. Delaware State University football game starting at 3 p.m. at Bragg Memorial Stadium
-Postgame Open Air Tailgate R&B concert featuring Atlanta’s Quinn & The Jukebox at the football practice field
-Gospel concert featuring Vashawn Mitchell from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lee Hall Auditorium