Convinced FAMU president James Ammons has made enough progress during his first 10 months in office that it is "safe" to begin planning his official inauguration, FAMU officials announced this morning preparations for a weeklong celebration this fall.
Ammons began his first day in office July 2 by asking for 500 days to resolve his alma mater's financial, personnel and accreditation problems. So the inauguration will take place Oct. 31, in the Leon County Civic Center at 10:10 a.m. (a nod to Ammons' spot as FAMU's 10th president). And in the days surrounding it, there will be activities including a gospel concert, art exhibit, and barbecue.
By then, FAMU might also be able to celebrate reaccreditation from SACS.
Sen. Al Lawson, FAMU grad and legislative protector of FAMU, is among those serving on the committee of administrators, faculty, staff and students planning the seven-day bash.
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I wonder what the "faith"ful will say when the ABA strip the school of accreditation?
Posted by: | June 08, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Will there be a coronation as well. I have a novel idea, take the money and give some scholarships out to non blacks.
The school is segregated and we have just elected Barack Obama to run as a Democrat for the presidency.
I think FAMU is missing something here. Remaining Hysterically Black CU in the 21st will prove fatal for FAMU.
Posted by: | June 07, 2008 at 09:16 PM