To submit an event, email Special Events here.
Fall 2019 Career Expo
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Lawson Center
(850) 599-3700
Professional Dress
Bring Resumes
CALLING ALL CSSAH (College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities)
- African-American Studies
- Criminal Justice
- English and Modern Languages
- Fine Arts
- History
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Religion
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre
Engage, Empower & Execute 2020 ALUMNI REUNION
Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2020
Featured Events
- Alumni Art Exhibition
- CSSAH “Kickback”
- FAMUly Fiesta: Food, Fun & Fitness
- Department Reconnections
- Gallery of Distinction Enshrinement Gala
- Continuing Connections: Inspirational Gathering
REGISTER TODAY @ www.famu.edu.cssahreunion
Payroll Deduction, Special Hotel Group Rates, Campus Tour & FAMU Swag
Connect with old friends. Reminisce about your time on “The Hill.” Visit your favorite spaces.
Florida A&M University
The Experience 2019
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 29
Mister & Miss FAMU “Coronation”
Lee Hall @ 6 p.m.
Coronation Gala
Grand Ballroom @ 8 p.m.
Monday, September 30
Market Monday
University Quadrangle @ Noon – 4 p.m.
Painting with a Twist
Grand Ballroom @ 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Housing Step Show
Lawson Center @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1
Health Fair @ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Gaither Gymnasium
Black Hair Expo
TBD @ 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Homecoming Royal Luncheon
Grand Ballroom @ Noon – 2 p.m.
Art Talks, African Art & Visual Arts Collection Exhibition @ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery
Homecoming Comedy Show
Lawson Center @ 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2
(All-Day Event) SJGC Grads Are Back
Journalism Gallery
Taste-Of-A-Rattler
The “Set” @ Noon – 4 p.m.
FAMU’s Birthday Block Party
Lawson Center @ 11 p.m. – Midnight
Thursday, October 3
Colleges & Schools Alumni Fest @ 8a.m. – 6 p.m. (Respective Colleges and Schools)
Founder’s Day Observance “Wreath Laying Ceremony”
Quad/Eternal Flame @ 10:10 a.m.
Women Empowerment Panel Discussion
Noon – 4 p.m. – Location TBD
Bragging Rights Only: – Judging of The Buildings
Campus Wide @ 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
NPHC Greek Step Show@ Gaither Gymnasium – 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fashion Show
Gaither Gymnasium @ 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 4
Homecoming Convocation
Lawson Center @ 10:10 a.m.
Alumni Fest II @ Noon – 3 p.m. (Campus Wide)
Young Alumni Giving Brunch @ Noon – 3 p.m. – Grand Ballroom
FAMU NAA Tailgate
Lawson Greens
@Noon- 3p.m
Marching “100” Showcase @ 2 p.m. – Gaither Gymnasium
Ol’ Skool Experience Party
Lawson Center @ 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Homecoming Parade
Campus Route @ 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Rattler Strike Zone (Campus Tailgate)
Football Practice Fields @ Noon – 4 p.m.
President Tailgate, Alumni Village, Colleges & Schools, SGA, Clubs & Greeks Organization Tailgate
FAMU vs. NCCU (Homecoming Football Game)
Bragg Memorial Stadium @ 2 p.m.
McDonalds Gospel Concert @ 7 p.m. – Lawson Center
*Note: All events are subject to change
The Efferson Student Union & Activities Staff at Florida A&M University are excited to invite you to attend Parents & Family Weekend, September 20-22, 2019. This weekend provides Rattler parents and family members with the opportunity to visit their FAMU students and take part in numerous activities and events planned for their enjoyment, including an epic football game.
The FAMU College of Law Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs cordially invites you to private screening to celebrate the first cable television segment on Orange TV
“Launch Lunch”
Friday, September 20, 2019
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Room 263
Watch Legal Connections, meet FAMU Law Interim Dean Nicky Boothe Perry, Legal Connection host and FAMU Law alumna Kimra Major-Morris, and inaugural show guests.
Please RSVP to stephanie.strong@famu.edu by Tuesday, September 17, 2019.
Who: FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health
What: Founder’s Day Cookout and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Pharmacy Building Phase II – East Wing opening
When: Friday, September 20 from noon to 2 p.m.
Where: 1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32307
You can purchase a meal ticket for $15 and a Founders Day t-shirt for $25 by using the link below:
https://my.famu.edu/event/phfoundersday
- The deadline to purchase t-shirts is 12 p.m. on Friday, September 13th.
- The deadline to purchase meal tickets is 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18th
- T-shirts will be available for pickup in the Dean’s Suite (1415 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) on Thursday, September 19th.
FAMU vs. Southern
Saturday, September 21, 2019
6 p.m.
Bragg Memorial Stadium
Hotel: TBD
THIS JUST IN
Special Event
September 11, 2019
Conceived and Directed by Anedra Small
The FAMU Connection
Charles Winter Wood Theatre – Edmonds Stage
KING HEDLEY
Main Stage Series
October 16-20, 2019
Charles Winter Wood Theatre – Edmonds Stage
Written by August Wilson
Directed by Luther D. Wells
THIS IS ME
Conceived and Compiled by Kimberly K. Harding
Directed by Monica R. Woods
Theatre Unbound Series
November 8-9, 2019
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio (Seating is Limited)
INVISIBLE LIFE
Adapted for the stage by Michael D. Dinwidde
Based on the Novel by E. Lynn Harris
Directed by Luther D. Wells
Special Event
January 30-31, 2020
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio (Seating is Limited)
BOB MARLEY’S THREE LITTLE BIRDS
Directed by Evelyn Tyler
Main Stage Series
February 12-16, 2020
Charles Winterwood Theatre – Edmonds Stage
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
Directed by Anedra Small
Main Stage Series
April 1-5, 2020
Charles Winter Wood Theatre – Edmonds Stage
IRENE C. EDMONDS YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTION
July 9-11, 2020
Mainstage Series
Charles Winter Wood Theatre – Edmonds Stage
SUBSCRIBE TODAY – FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.famuessentialtheatre.com or (850) 561-2425
Monday, September 23, 2019
Official Kickoff & Presidential Blood Pressure Check
Location: Student Service Center
Start Time: 11:15 a.m.
What’s Cooking?
An interactive Cooking Class
Location: Presidential Dining Room
Space is limited. RSVP via iStrike.
Start Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Mid-Day Break Afternoon walk
Location: Lawson Center
Start Time -Noon – 2 p.m.
Sweat to the 90’s/ (or) 90s Heat/ (or) Heat up the 90s
Location: The “Set (Partner with Student Activities)
Start Time: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Let’s Talk About It-Students
Haven’t been feeling like yourself lately? Join us in for a Mental Health panel with the Office of Counseling Services
Location: Multiple Purpose Room
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Let’s Talk About It – Faculty & Staff
Location: UAC
Start time: 11:30 a.m.
Baked Chicken Wednesday
Enjoy some juicy baked chicken, collard greens and your favorite healthy sides for lunch.
Location: Residence Dining Hall, PDR & Rattlers Nest
Start Time: 11 a.m.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Mid-Day Break Afternoon walk
Location: Lawson Center
Start Time – Noon
Blackout Glow Fit
Turn off the lights and “GLOW UP” as you “WERK” in FAMU’s trap version of soul cycle.
Location: Recreation Center
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Friday, September 27, 2019
#FNV Friday | PHA National Sweepstakes
Enter to win PHA’s grand prize by posting a photo of you with your favorite orange and/or green fruits and vegetables on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtags #HealthyCampus and #FNVFriday and tag @teamFNV.
Baked Fish Friday
Location: Residence Dining Hall (will this be at PDR and Nest)?
Start Time: 11 a.m.
Level Up
Who said exercising wasn’t fun?
Meet us on The “Set” for a Double Dutch and Hula Hoop Challenge!
Start Time – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
For more information, call (850) 599-3777.
Florida A&M University
The Experience 2019
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 29
Mister & Miss FAMU “Coronation”
Lee Hall @ 6 p.m.
Coronation Gala
Grand Ballroom @ 8 p.m.
Monday, September 30
Market Monday
University Quadrangle @ Noon – 4 p.m.
Painting with a Twist
Grand Ballroom @ 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Housing Step Show
Lawson Center @ 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday, October 1
Health Fair @ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Gaither Gymnasium
Black Hair Expo
TBD @ 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Homecoming Royal Luncheon
Grand Ballroom @ Noon – 2 p.m.
Art Talks, African Art & Visual Arts Collection Exhibition @ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery
Homecoming Comedy Show
Lawson Center @ 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2
(All-Day Event) SJGC Grads Are Back
Journalism Gallery
Taste-Of-A-Rattler
The “Set” @ Noon – 4 p.m.
FAMU’s Birthday Block Party
Lawson Center @ 11 p.m. – Midnight
Thursday, October 3
Colleges & Schools Alumni Fest @ 8a.m. – 6 p.m. (Respective Colleges and Schools)
Founder’s Day Observance “Wreath Laying Ceremony”
Quad/Eternal Flame @ 10:10 a.m.
Women Empowerment Panel Discussion
Noon – 4 p.m. – Location TBD
Bragging Rights Only: – Judging of The Buildings
Campus Wide @ 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
NPHC Greek Step Show@ Gaither Gymnasium – 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fashion Show
Gaither Gymnasium @ 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 4
Homecoming Convocation
Lawson Center @ 10:10 a.m.
Alumni Fest II @ Noon – 3 p.m. (Campus Wide)
Young Alumni Giving Brunch @ Noon – 3 p.m. – Grand Ballroom
FAMU NAA Tailgate
Lawson Greens
@Noon- 3p.m
Marching “100” Showcase @ 2 p.m. – Gaither Gymnasium
Ol’ Skool Experience Party
Lawson Center @ 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 5
Homecoming Parade
Campus Route @ 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Rattler Strike Zone (Campus Tailgate)
Football Practice Fields @ Noon – 4 p.m.
President Tailgate, Alumni Village, Colleges & Schools, SGA, Clubs & Greeks Organization Tailgate
FAMU vs. NCCU (Homecoming Football Game)
Bragg Memorial Stadium @ 2 p.m.
McDonalds Gospel Concert @ 7 p.m. – Lawson Center
*Note: All events are subject to change
