Author: Hailey Ray

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Honors Extravaganza Underway

Florida A&M University’s University Honors House will host its first ever Fall 2014 Extravaganza Nov. 12 and 13 in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium. Honors students, as well as the general campus community, will be able to participate in a variety of events including a Brain Bowl Competition, Oratorical […]

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Diaspora Dialogues Brings Cuban Healthcare Diplomacy to Light

In a white, mini-theatre adorned with paintings memorializing African American post-slavery plantation life Assistant Professor of Political Science Kwasi Densu and 15 students and faculty members gathered to discuss medical education in Cuba. The discussion was located in the Black Archives Museum entitled “Diaspora Dialogues.” Diaspora Dialogues is open to […]

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Gem of the Ocean premieres at FAMU

Many viewers were on hand Wednesday night at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre to witness the premiere of the August Wilson's showcase Gem of The Ocean. The play is the first of Wilson's 10 play century long cycle called "The Pittsburgh Cycle" that gives insight on the African American presence […]

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Clinton to Rally for Graham at FAMU

Courtesy of Gwen Graham for Congress Campaign With early voting underway, Gwen Graham for Congress Campaign brings ‘star power’ to Tallahassee, Fla. Former President Bill Clinton will support Graham at this Sunday’s Get Out the Vote Rally at Florida A&M University’s Quad. The event hopes to promote and encourage attendees to […]

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Advising On The Set

On Friday, Oct. 24, the Center for Undergraduate Success is hosting student-advising sessions on the set from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advisors from all majors will be present to assist freshman and sophomore students seeking to get a head start in the class selection process. Students who are not […]

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FAMU ESSENTIAL THEATRE CREATOR DIES

Ronald O. Davis, Ph.D Photo From FAMU.edu Florida A&M University and the College of Social Science, Arts and Humanities have lost a treasure. Ronald O. Davis, Ph.D, professor emeritus and former director of the Essential Theatre died September 26,, 2014. On Sunday, October 19,, 2014 the Essential Theatre held a […]

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Leon County Humane Society Presents “HallowKitty Costume Carnival”

The Leon County Humane Society will host its “HallowKitty Costume Carnival” to recognize National Cat Day on Oct. 29. Rachel Williams, the communications designer for the Leon County Humane Society, said the idea of the event came from the decline in adoptions of older cats. “Adult cats are lower on […]

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Environmental Justice and Sustainability Symposium

Brilliant minds gathered at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Symposium. Environmental justice and sustainability is the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. Also, it includes finding alternative ways to help sustain a healthy environment. This was one of the […]

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Famu Health Center Salsas with UNIDOS

Florida A&M health center hosted Salsa Night in Phase 3 to promote National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. This year’s theme is ‘To End Aids, Commit to Act.’ The event was also partnered with FAMU’s student organization UNIDOS, which means ‘unity’ in Spanish but also stands for uniting nations to inspire […]

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Weatherization: Is your Home Weatherized?

Each year, many Leon County residence pay exorbitant amounts in utility fees simply because their homes are not weatherized.  Heat pumps run constantly because warm air escapes through unseal windows and crack, and cold air creeps into the home. Sandra Manning, the utility marketing administrator with the City of Tallahassee […]