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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M University (FAMU) has something extra in store for those traveling to the campus for the annual Homecoming celebration scheduled from October 25 to November 2.
It is no coincidence that the Homecoming 2008 theme, “Preserving the Legacy of Excellence in a New Era” is the same theme as FAMU President James H. Ammons’ inaugural week. This year, Homecoming and the Presidential Inaugural Week will run hand-in-hand.
“Starting with the kick-off bash at FAMU Park, this homecoming will signify a new day at FAMU and commemorate a time of change at a growing institution destined for greater heights,” said Saundra R. Inge, chair of the Homecoming Committee.
The homecoming schedule includes the annual fashion show, dorm step show, comedy and talent show and Greek step show. In addition to the traditional homecoming activities, there will be the Hip-Hop forum, hosted by AllHipHop.com; a VIBE magazine block party; and the BET College Tour will visit FAMU.
The complete schedule for Homecoming 2008 is as follows:
Saturday, October 25
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Homecoming “Kick Off Bash”
FAMU Park
Sunday, October 26
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Worship Service
Perry Paige Auditorium
Monday, October 27
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Spirit Run/Walk
“The Set”
(Registration: 8 a.m.)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spirit Day “King and Queen of Orange & Green”
“The Set”
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Homecoming “Fashion Show”
Gaither Gymnasium
Tickets: $25 for General Admission
(FAMU’s Student Union Ticket Office)
FAMU students are admitted free with valid ID.
Venue capacity: 3,000
Tuesday, October 28
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
“Keep Going, Don’t Quit”
Lee Hall Auditorium
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Royal Luncheon “Mr. & Miss FAMU/Court”
(Invitation Only), Grand Ballroom
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
AllHipHop.com Meet and Greet the Panelists
Perry Paige Auditorium
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
“10th Anniversary of Hip Hop” Forum AllHipHop.com
Perry Paige Auditorium
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
AllHipHop.com Dorm Step Show (Competition)
Gaither Gymnasium
Tickets: $25 for General Admission
(FAMU’s Student Union Ticket Office)
FAMU students are admitted free with valid ID.
Venue capacity: 3,000
Wednesday, October 29 Orange Day
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
SGA Annual Homecoming Bar-B-Que
FAMU Park
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
BET College Tour
FAMU Park
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A Celebration of the Arts
Lee Hall Auditorium
Thursday, October 30 Green Day
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
BET and HIV/AIDS Testing and Health Day
“Preserving Your Body”
FAMU Park
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Judging of the Buildings – Decorations, Campus
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Coronation “Mr. & Miss FAMU”
Lee Hall Auditorium
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Comedy/Talent Showcase
Featuring . . . Steve Brown, Cocoa Brown and Rob Stapleton
Gaither Gymnasium
Tickets: $25 for General Admission
(FAMU’s Student Union Ticket Office)
FAMU students are admitted free with valid ID.
Venue capacity: 3,000
9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Coronation Ball “Mr. & Miss FAMU”
Grand Ballroom
Friday, October 31 Orange and Green Day
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Young Alumni Giving Breakfast
Residence Inn by Marriott
Guest speaker: Marcus Knight, FAMU alumnus
The first black mayor of Lancaster, Texas
Tickets: $50 per person
10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Inauguration of Dr. James H. Ammons
FAMU’s 10th President
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
President’s Inaugural Reception
Gaither Gymnasium
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
VIBE Block Party
FAMU Park
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
President’s Inaugural Reception and Gala
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
Tickets: $125 per person
(Call 850/599-3413 to purchase tickets)
8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
Tickets: $10 for FAMU students with valid ID
(Tickets can only be purchased at FAMU’s Ticket Office)
$30 General Admission
(Tickets available at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center)
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 1
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Parade/Judging of Floats (Frenchtown/Downtown Route)
(To participate in the parade, contact the ARMY ROTC Office at 850/599-3515.)
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game
FAMU vs. Morgan State
Bragg Stadium
Tickets: $35 per person
FAMU students are admitted free with valid ID.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Student Government Association Homecoming Concert
Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center
Featuring . . . T.I. and Young Jeezy
Tickets: $28.50 (FAMU’s Student Ticket Office Only)
$30 to $50 (Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center)
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Gospel Concert
Lee Hall Auditorium
Tickets: $25 for General Admission
(FAMU’s Student Union Ticket Office)
FAMU students are admitted free with valid ID.
Venue capacity: 980
Sunday, November 2
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Rattler Fever Campus Clean Up
Bragg Stadium and “The Set”
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