To submit an event, email Special Events here.
FAMU JCPenney Suit-Up Event @ Governor’s Square Mall
Sunday, January 26, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
JCPenney has teamed up with FAMU to give Rattlers (current & alumni) a special discount on professional attire and items. Contact the Career and Professional Development Center for more details at 850-599-3700 or careercenter@famu.edu.
FAMU Networking Mixer @ Gaither Gymnasium
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 @ 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Students are encouraged to attend this event to network with employers prior to attending the career expo. Student dress code is professional attire.
For more information click here or contact the Career and Professional Development Center at 850-599-3700.
Spring 2020 Career & Internship Expo @ Al Lawson Center
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Business Professional Attire and Resumes required for students.
For more information and to see a list of employers go to HireARattler powered by Handshake.
Employers interested in attending the expo, please contact the FAMU Employer Relations Coordinator, Kindrea Hill at Kindrea.hill@famu.edu or 850-599-3700.
The Essential Theatre Writing for Life Play Development Series
Presents a reading of “Invisible Life”
Adapted for the Stage by Michael Dinwidde
Based on the Novel by E. Lynn Harris
Directed by Luther D. Wells
Law school, girlfriends, and career choices are all part of Raymond Tyler’s life, but there are other more terrifying
issues for him to confront. Being Black was tough enough, but Raymond was becoming aware of sexual feelings
that he knows will be scrutinized.
January 31 – February 1, 2020
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio (Seating is limited)
Weekend Performances: Friday | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | 2 p.m.
$3 General Admission
Suggested audience: Age 16 and above.
FAMU Day at the Capitol
Reception
Thursday, February 6, 2020
6 P.M.
Florida State Capitol
22nd Floor
400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Show your Rattler Pride!
Wear Your Orange and Green
Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds
Based on a Story by Cedella Marley
Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley
Adapted for the Stage by Michael J. Bobbitt
Arrangements, Orchestrations, Additional Music and Lyrics by John L. Cornelius, II
Directed by Evelyn D. Tyler
February 12 – 16, 2020
Charles Winter Wood Theatre | Edmonds Stage
Midweek Performances: Wednesday & Thursday | 8 p.m.
Admission: $10 Adults; $8 Senior Citizens, FAMU Employees, Students & Children; FAMU Students Free
with ID.
Weekend Performances: Friday | 8 p.m.
Saturday | 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Sunday | 3 p.m.
Admission: $20 Adults; $15 Senior Citizens & FAMU Employees with ID; $8 Students/Children; FAMU
Students Free with ID
In this reggae-infused musical, Ziggy, a shy child who’s frightened by hurricanes, mongooses, and the evilspirited bird, Duppy, refuses to leave his own room to experience the outside world. One day his friend Nansi persuades him to leave the house. With the help of Dr. Bird and his feathered friends, Ziggy eventually realizes
that, “everything is gonna be all right.” Come experience the beautiful island of Jamaica through the friends’
exploration, and the timeless music and lyrics of Bob Marley.
Suggested audience: Age 4 and above.
Save The Date
Black History Month Town Hall
Thursday, February 13, 2020
9:30 A.M.
Lee Hall Auditorium
Florida A&M University announces a public meeting:
DATE: February 17, 2020
TIME: 4 p.m.
PLACE: Florida A&M University Development Research School (DRS) Media Center
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE DISCUSSED: Collective Bargaining between FAMU Board of Trustees and United Faculty of Florida FAMU Chapter Developmental Research School.
This meeting is open to the public.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least five business days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS 800-955-8771.
The Florida A&M University annual Harambee Festival will be held on February 22 from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Cascades Park in Tallahassee. The festival’s goal is to honor African and Black traditions and inspire unity in the community. Attendees can enjoy inspiring seminars, visit eclectic vendors, participate in health screenings and enjoy the music of some great musicians.
For more information, call (850) 599-3413.
The Florida A&M University’s Department of English and Modern Languages presents
Toni Morrison Tribute: Spring Literary forum Series
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Location: Grand Ballroom
Time: 10 a.m.
For additional information, contact natalie.kingpedroso@famu.edu or (850) 599-8697.
