TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) alumni from cities throughout the state are heading to the Capitol to meet with lawmakers tomorrow. The group is participating in the University’s annual FAMU Day at the Capitol on March 26.
The FAMU Day agenda begins with a kick-off at 8 a.m. at the FAMU Faculty Clubhouse, located at 2414 South Adams Street. The event will feature a message from President Elmira Mangum, Ph.D.
Following the President’s address, shuttle services to the Capitol will be provided to participants for meet and greets with legislators until 5 p.m. The day will conclude with a reception at 6 p.m.
“We have a strong alumni base, and they are eager to share FAMU’s rich legacy and impact in the state of Florida with our lawmakers,” Mangum said. “Our alumni and supporters are well-equipped with knowledge of our legislative priorities and the vision for the future of FAMU. I am confident that their energy and spirit will leave a lasting impact in the halls of the Capitol.”
FAMU alumni, administrators, faculty, and students will also participate in listening sessions in the Senate Gallery from 2:30 – 5 p.m.
The 6 p.m. reception will be held on the 22nd floor of the Capitol building and will feature addresses from members of the Florida Conference of Black State Legislators (including FAMU alumni Rep. Alan Williams, Rep. Mia Jones, Sen. Arthenia Joyner, and Sen. Dwight Bullard). FAMU Provost Marcella David, J.D., National Alumni President Tommy Mitchell, and Head Football Coach Alex Wood will also provide remarks. The FAMU Cheerleaders and FAMU Jazz Ensemble will provide entertainment.
For more information, call the Office of Alumni Affairs at 850-599-3861 or visit http://rattlerimpact.famu.edu.
About FAMU
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is one of the largest single-campus historically black colleges or universities in the nation. The University blends a strong research focus with a commitment to economic empowerment and community service.
The University was founded in 1887 as the State Normal School for Colored Students. Today, FAMU continues its mission to be a best-in-class, land-grant institution with a global reach that focuses on science, technology, research, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics (STREAM).
FAMU contributes to a strong workforce by providing a high-quality, affordable education to students of diverse backgrounds.
FAMU is ranked by the Social Mobility Index as third among all colleges and universities in the nation for fostering social and economic opportunity and is also one of the top institutions for providing a high-quality education at an affordable price in Florida, according to The College Database (2013).
U.S. News & World Report lists FAMU as the nation’s top public historically black college or university (HBCU) for 2015. The University was also recognized among the 2014 U.S. News & World Report “Best National Universities.” It is listed among The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Southeast” colleges.
For more information about FAMU, visit http://www.famu.edu.