Journalist Byron Pitts and the Rev. Al Sharpton to keynote Florida A&M University 2013 Spring Commencement
Submitted by Pamela Tolson
TALLAHASSEE, FL — Emmy-Award winning journalist Byron Pitts and civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote speeches during the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Spring 2013 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. Pitts will address students slated to receive degrees at the 9 a.m. ceremony. Sharpton will speak at 2 p.m.
FAMU’s schools and colleges graduating at the 9 a.m. session are as follows:
· College of Education
· College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
· College of Science and Technology
· School of Architecture
· School of the Environment
· School of Journalism and Graphic Communication
FAMU’s schools and colleges graduating at the 2 p.m. session are as follows:
· College of Agriculture and Food Sciences
· College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
· College of Law
· School of Business and Industry
· FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
· School of Allied Health Sciences
· School of Nursing
For more information, call (850) 599-3413.
