The Florida A&M University School of Business and Industry will be presenting scholarships to qualified students and dispensing plenty of information at the FAMU Student Reception in east Gainesville.It will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, 120 SE Williston Road.
Gainesville City Commissioner Scherwin Henry suggested students come prepared with their transcripts to share with FAMU officials and get feedback to make sure they're on the right track academically.
"FAMU is seeking juniors and seniors," Henry said. "The School of Business and Industry, or SBI, is highly recognized and it's recruiting highly qualified and highly academic students."
At the reception, Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, the dean of the School of Business and Industry, recruiter O'Hara Hannah, school advisers, and FAMU students will be available to talk about the school and what it has to offer.
Topics to be addressed will include degree offerings, domestic and international internships, scholarships, relationship-building through networking with key executives, and a strong alumni network.
"Our program focuses on developing cultural thinking, communication skills, and sharpening professional development skills," Hannah said. "We put emphasis on total development of students in our program."
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