FAMU Schedules Annual President’s Convocation

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has scheduled the annual President’s Convocation for 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on Friday, August 28, at the Jake Gaither Gymnasium. All classes will be canceled until noon for this convocation.

FAMU President James H. Ammons is slated to deliver the State of the University address at the convocation. This convocation will also serve as an introduction to the 2009 Rattler football team and head coaches, as well as the 2009-2010 Marching “100” drum majors.

Other convocations scheduled for the 2009-2010 academic year are:

• Founder’s Day Convocation: Friday, October 2, from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at the Lee Hall Auditorium
• Homecoming Convocation: Friday, October 23, from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at the Gaither Gymnasium. All classes will be suspended until noon.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation: Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at the Gaither Gymnasium. All classes will be suspended until noon.
• Black History Month Convocation: Thursday, February 18, 2010 from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at Gaither Gymnasium. All classes will be suspended until noon.
• Honors Convocation: Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. at the Perry-Paige Auditorium

For more information about FAMU’s convocation schedule, call (850) 599-3413.