Experience FAMU: In Spring 2017, The Division of Student Affairs created the FAMU Immersive Initiative as a way to explore the use of 360-degree Photography and Virtual Reality technology in its student engagement efforts. The initiative, which was first piloted by the School of Business & Industry was introduced to the FAMU Board of Trustees during their June Meeting (2017). The Division is using the Summer term to pilot several 360-degree/VR Experiences. Please take a look around and #ExperienceFAMU like never before. 2
Popular Places FAMU Lee Hall 1601 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lee Hall Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Experience Standing outside of FAMU Lee Hall Lee Hall was built on the highest hill in Tallahassee, Florida in 1928. A $4.3 million remodeling job on the facility was completed in time for a rededication ceremony in April, 1993. Its picturesque location at the center of the Florida A&M University campus is enhanced with fountains gracing the entrance to the building. This landmark houses the office of the University President and others, and its 1190 seat, completely redesigned auditorium. 3
Al Lawson Multipurpose Center (Teaching Gym) 1800 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Experience Standing inside the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center The Lawson Center is primarily an educational facility. It is the home of the FAMU College of Education's Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The Center hosts FAMU Convocations and Commencement Exercises. It is also the home of the Rattler Men s and Women s Basketball teams and the Volleyball home games. The main arena area features bleacher seating for 8470 people, a video scoreboard, and a first-class arena sound system. 4
Meek-Eaton Black Archives Florida A& M University 445 Gamble Street Tallahassee, Florida 32307 In 1971, the Florida Legislature mandated the creation of a repository to serve the state by collecting and preserving source material on and about African Americans from ancient to present times. This mandate gave birth to what would later become the Black Archives Research Center and Museum. The center was founded in 1976 by Florida A&M University history professor, Dr. James N. Eaton. It officially opened in historic Carnegie Library on FAMU s campus. 5
Florida A&M University Bookstore Student Services Center 601 Gamble Street Tallahassee, FL 32307 The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Bookstore is a place to order books, apparel and technology in person or online. We value your business and offer Sale and Rental of Used, New and Digital Textbooks School Supplies and Labtops for Campus Life Complete Line of University Paraphernalia Buy-Back of Used and New Textbooks Convenience Store Seasonal Jobs for Students Management Training Program 6
FAMU Bookstore Apparel 7
Florida A&M University Office of Student Activities 1668 S. Mlk Blvd. Suite Tallahassee, FL 32307 Florida A&M University Office of Student Activities is a part of FAMU Student Life. The areas and departments in Student Life are eager and ready to provide customer friendly and quality service to the students, parents and other stakeholders of this great institution. Our service to you will always exemplify the University s motto, "Excellence with Caring". 8
Housing/Residential Life FAMU Village Suites (FV-East / FV-West) 667 Gamble Street Tallahassee, FL 32307 Experience inside FAMU Village Suites FAMU Village is a state-of-the-art, two person suite-style facility that was constructed in 2014. The facility consists of six floors with approximately 30 suites on each floor and features two computer labs, two multi-purpose rooms, a game day lounge (with three 80 televisions), and lobbies with televisions. Also, all floors are equipped with a conference room. 9
Women s Suite 10
Men s Suite 11
Bathroom area 12
Business & Auxiliary Services Student Services Center 601 Gamble Street Tallahassee, FL 32307 FAMU Postal/Business Center This State of the Art Postal/Business Center provides students unique digital packages when it comes to mail and delivery options. It s a primary source for mail pick-up and delivery. Here s a list of services: Certified Mail Delivery Registered Mail Delivery Express Mail Delivery Priority / Priority Delivery Confirmations Mail Delivery Bulk Mail via Outside Vendor State Courier Services Mail Delivery to Selective State Universities and Agencies Stamps 13
Food/Dining Florida A&M University Chick Fil-A (Orange Room)(Near the FAMU Eternal Flame) Over the years, Chick-fil-A has set itself apart by pioneering innovations and delicious products like the ever-popular Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Guests can expect great-tasting and high quality food 14
Chick Fil-A Dining Area 15
FAMU Starbucks Dining Area 16
Recreation/Activities Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center 2101 Wahnish Way Tallahassee, FL 32310 The Department of Campus Recreation offers an array of programs and services that foster wellness and positive socialization for the University Community. 17
FAMU Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center Group Cardio Area 18
FAMU Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center Group Exercise Room 19
FAMU Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center Rock Climbing Wall 20
Florida A&M University Student Union Complex (Home of FAMU Student Government Association) 1668 S. Mlk Blvd. Suite 104 Tallahassee, FL 32307 The Florida A&M University Efferson Student Union complex is home to the Student Government Association. Visit the complex and find out the latest happenings on campus. 21
Popular Schools/Colleges School of Business & Industry 500 Gamble Street Tallahassee, FL 32307 SBI Bull * Bear Lounge The Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI), under the leadership of the founding dean, Dr. Sybil Collins Mobley, was established in 1974 to prepare talented students from around the nation and the world to not only survive, but to thrive in a competitive global market place. In carrying on this legacy, the current administration under the leadership of Dean Shawnta Friday-Stroud has established innovative learning centers, like this one to give students a real life view Wallstreet. 22
College of Science & Technology 1530 S. Martin Luther King Blvd Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Jones Hall Laboratory Just near the center of campus, Jones Hall is th main hub for the College of Science & Technology. This is a teaching laboratory that has been completely upgraded. There are 7 labs just like this one throughout the building 23