French professor Gabriel Essongo Ngoh died of heart failure Jan. 26 and was remembered by colleagues, students and family members as a great man in a memorial service Tuesday. “I still don’t believe he’s gone,” said Evelyn Trujillo, colleague and chairperson for the Department of Foreign Languages. Trujillo went on […]
Author: Oldine Monestime
Union will change social site
It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the days of inappropriate pictures and random posts from your friends on your wall. Welcome to the real world – a world where you have to finally grow up. According to hatchmagazine.com, Facebook and Jobster.com announced a partnership that would make Jobster.com […]
Administrator gains national fame
Stored away on the first floor in Coleman Library’s Media Center is an administrator who is working toward improving the lives of America’s black youth. Only some students know of the accomplished woman who attempts to raise the bar in the educational system at the elementary and middle school levels. […]
The Perfect Match: Greeks Vs. Students dodgeball game
The FAMU Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be hosting “The Perfect Match: Greeks Vs. Students” dodgeball game. The game will take place at Walker-Ford Community Center Thursday from 6-8 p.m. If you are interested in participating, contact Augustus Jones at (321) 271-8487.
Anti-Hazing workshop
The Office of Student Union and Activities will sponsor the final anti-hazing workshop of the academic year. The workshop will take place Thursdday at 5:30 p.m. and its location will be posted in OSUA. All clubs and organizations that did not attend past workshops must attend with a minimum of […]
“Fall in Love with Ujamaa Again!” grand opening
The FAMU Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will host “Fall in Love with Ujamaa Again!” the re-grand opening of Ujamaa: Embroidery By Design. Come and enjoy an expo of the latest designs from Ujamaa. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Tracy at (850) 665-3330.
Relay for Life Team Captain’s Meeting
There will be a Relay for Life team captains meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in B.L. Perry Room 300. Come out and register your team and get your questions and concerns addressed. Contact Shamika Shaw at (321) 961-4968.
Orchesis presents ‘diverse’ dance show
Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre will hold its annual dance concert, “Breaking Boundaries,” on Feb. 16 in Lee Hall Auditorium. The show will have a variety of dance selections ranging from gospel to jazz. “We are breaking the boundaries of different combinations and different cultures – basically trying to expose diversity […]
Contamination in pool halts practice
The saying “practice makes perfect” is a well-known phrase used in today’s sports by coaches as well as athletes. However, a slight dilemma is hindering the University’s swimming & diving team from achieving perfection. The team has been unable to practice in recent weeks because of contamination in the University […]
FAMU theatre pays tribute to August Wilson’s play ‘Jitney’
The University’s Essential Theatre will be honoring the memory of playwright August Wilson with its rendition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Jitney.” The play, the first in Wilson ‘s 10-play cycle, will open tonight in the Charles Winter Wood Theatre in Tucker Hall at 8 p.m. We “wanted to pay […]