Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32307-4000 DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES PHONE: (850) 599-3400 FAX: (850) 561-2515 Welcome Parents: On behalf of Florida A&M University (FAMU), welcome to the annual Parents and Family Weekend Traditionally, this special weekend has provided an opportunity for parents and perspective students to learn more about our many programs and why FAMU is truly a special place As you participate in this weekend's activities, you will have an opportunity to join in the fun and become a part of the atmosphere that comprises the Rattler experience It is our hope that you will take full advantage of your visit and leave with a renewed sense of excitement about becoming a member of the Rattler family Again, welcome to Florida A&M University and please enjoy the many activities planned during the 2014 Parents and Family Weekend Sincerely, Marvin E Green, Jr Director of Student Activities Schedule of Events Friday, October 10, 2014 10:00 a.m – 02:00 p.m On-‐site Registration Grand Ballroom 12:30 p.m – 02:30 p.m Lunch-‐ Fish Fry Jackson-‐Davis 03:00 p.m – 05:00 p.m Flea Market “The Set” 06:00 p.m – 08:00 p.m Dinner Main Dining Hall – Café 08:30 p.m – 11:00 p.m Cosmic Bowling Galimore Lanes Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m Brunch w/ the VPSA Grand Ballroom 02:00 p.m – 04:00 p.m President’s Tailgate Clubhouse 04:00 p.m – 08:00 p.m FAMU Football Bragg Stadium 09:30 p.m – 11:30 p.m Vegas Nights Grand Ballroom Registration Fees Adults (ages 18+) – $65.00 Teens (ages 8-‐17) – $50.00 Children (7 and younger) – No Charge** **Children will not receive a shirt & bag Registration Fee Payment Instructions Please send applicable fees to the Florida A&M University Cashier’s Office, located at 1700 Lee Hall Drive, Suite 201, Foote-‐Hilyer Administration Building All parents who are paying in person must bring applicable fees to the Student Account Cashier’s Office FHAC, Room G7 You will be required to use the attached transmittal form when making a payment We accept cash, money orders and debit/credit cards with a Master Card or Visa Logo Personal checks will not be accepted You will be given a receipt that should be attached to your completed application when submitted to the Office of Student Activities Your application will not be accepted without an official receipt from FAMU’s Cashier’s Office Please contact Petra S McCray for any questions or concerns regarding the fee payment at (850) 412-‐5043 The Office of Student Activities will provide transportation to the Cashier’s Office for on-‐ site registrants Registration Submission The attached registration form must be completed and returned to the Office of Student Activities with the required cashier’s receipt as proof of payment for registration fees You may submit the application and required attachments to the address below: Florida A&M University Office of Student Activities Student Union, Suite 201 1628 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32307 Attn: Tera Waldo For additional questions/concerns, please contact Tera Waldo in the Office of Student Activities at (850) 599-‐3400 Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance Hotel Reservations Book your room for Florida A&M Family & Friends Weekend Courtyard Tallahassee Capital 1018 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee FL 32301 Central Reservations: 1-‐800-‐321-‐2211 Hotel Line: (850) 222-‐8822 Hotel and Transportation Information Check-‐in and Check-‐out Check in: 3:00 PM Check out: 12:00 PM Parking: Complimentary on-‐site parking Airport: Tallahassee Regional Airport -‐ TLH Hotel direction: 7.7 miles NE This hotel does not provide shuttle service High-‐Speed Internet: Guest rooms: Wireless Public areas: Wireless Meeting rooms: Wireless FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY -‐ DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES Parents & Family weekend FA M U TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Friday, October 10, 2014 10:00 a.m – 02:00 p.m On-Site Registration Grand Ballroom 12:30 p.m – 02:30 p.m Lunch- Fish Fry Jackson-Davis 03:00 p.m – 05:00 p.m Flea Market Shopping “The Set” Dinner Main Dining Hall Cosmic Bowling Galimore Lanes 06:00 p.m – 08:00 p.m 08:30 p.m – 11:00 p.m Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m Brunch w/ the VPSA Grand Ballroom 02:00 p.m – 04:00 p.m President’s Tailgate Clubhouse 04:00 p.m – 08:00 p.m FAMU Football Game Bragg Stadium 09:30 p.m – 11:30 p.m Vegas Nights Grand Ballroom FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY – PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND 2014 – H MANNING EFFERSON UNION STUDENT ACTIVITIES -‐ TALLAHASSEE, FL 32307 –OFFICE NUMBER: 850-‐599-‐3400 – FAX NUMBER: 850-‐561-‐2515 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS: (When making your reservations, please say Florida A&M University PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND) COURTYARD MARRIOT * PHONE (800) 321-‐2211* 1018 APPALACHEE PARKWAY, TALLAHASSEE, FL (FAMU – 2 MILES) SON/or DAUGHTER’S NAME (Example: NAME – Jane/Joe Doe; School; MAJOR -‐ (Example) General Studies (1) MAJOR (2) MAJOR REGISTRATION -‐ ADULTS (ages 18+) – $65.00 younger) – $0.00 TEENS (ages 8-‐17) – $50.00 HOW MANY? ADULTS TEENS ** CHILDREN WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT & BAG** **CHILDREN (7 and CHILDREN ** NO PERSONAL CHECKS ** TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Checks Payable To: FAMU PARENTS WEEKEND T-‐SHIRT SIZES: ADULT/TEEN: S M L XL 2XL 3XL PARENT/GUARDIAN/FAMILY MEMBER NAME(S) SIZE ADULT TEEN CHILD (1) _ (2) _ (3) _ ... ACTIVITIES Parents & Family weekend FA M U TA L L A H A S S E E , F L Friday, October 10, 2014 10:00 a.m – 02:00 p.m On-Site Registration Grand Ballroom 12:30 p.m – 02:30... Office for on-‐ site registrants Registration Submission The attached registration form must be completed and returned to the Office of Student... p.m Vegas Nights Grand Ballroom Registration Fees Adults (ages 18+) – $65.00 Teens (ages 8-‐17) – $50.00 Children (7 ? ?and younger) – No Charge**