October 4, 2010
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) has scheduled its annual Homecoming Saturday, October 23 through Sunday, October 31.
During the week of homecoming, FAMU President James H. Ammons will recognize 40 outstanding alumni under the age of 40 at the Young Alumni Awards: A 40/40 Celebration.
This year’s homecoming theme is
Lights, Camera, Action: The Reel Rattler Spirit. The schedule of events for Homecoming 2010 is as follows:
Saturday, October 237 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Health ECO Walk (Spirit/Run Walk)Campus/FAMU Park
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Campus Activities Board: Clash of the ClassesFAMU Park
Sunday, October 249 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Worship Service, Perry-Paige AuditoriumMonday, October 2510 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spirit Day “King & Queen of Orange and Green
The ”Set”8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
“Comedy/Talent Showcase”
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching GymnasiumTuesday, October 26Noon – 2 p.m.
Royal Luncheon “Mr. & Miss FAMU/Court” (By Invitation Only)
Grand Ballroom
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
“Dorm Step Show” (Competition)Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Wednesday, October 27 Orange Day
Noon – 4 p.m.
SGA Annual Homecoming BarbequeFAMU Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
BET College TourFAMU Park
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
“Fashion Show” Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
Thursday, October 28 Green Day
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Health Day, HIV/AIDS Testing/State Health AgenciesFAMU Park
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Black College Music ConferencePerry-Paige Auditorium
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Judging of the Buildings – THEME DecorationsCampus
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Coronation “Mr. & Miss FAMU” Lee Hall Auditorium
9 p.m. – Midnight
Coronation Ball & Gala “Mr. & Miss FAMU” Grand Ballroom
Friday, October 29 Orange and
Green Day
10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Homecoming ConvocationGaither Gymnasium
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Block Party/Taste of TallahasseeFAMU Park
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
President’s Young Alumni Awards: A 40/40 CelebrationAlfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
National Pan-Hellenic Council “Greek Step Show” Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
Saturday, October 308 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Parade/Judging of FloatsFrenchtown and Downtown Route
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Snake Walk, Continuing the TraditionStart on the “Set”/End at Bragg Memorial Stadium
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Football Game
FAMU vs. Morgan StateBragg Memorial Stadium
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Gospel ConcertBethel A.M.E. Church, Wahnish Way/Orange Avenue
Sunday, October 311 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Rattler Fever Campus Clean UpBragg Memorial Stadium/The “Set”
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Campus Activities Board/Program Action Activities Council Halloween FestivalWilliam Gray Complex (Core)
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Campus Activities Board Halloween Costume BallGrand Ballroom and Union Areas
For more information on homecoming, visit
www.RattlerHomecoming.com or call (850) 599-3413.
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