FAMU moves 2,381 students into campus dormitories

Last week, FAMU began the process of moving thousands of new students into its on-campus housing facilities. University officials expect a total of 2,381 young men and women to call a campus dormitory or apartment home during Fall 2013.

On Wednesday, Interim President Larry Robinson personally welcomed many of the new Rattlers and helped them move in.

“This is hard work,” Robinson told WCTV-6. “It’s helped by the fact that we have so many other generous volunteers within our student body and our staff who are altogether making this possible.”

Michael James, director of student administration application, and Anthony Siders, student body president, were among the campus leaders who joined Robinson on Move-In Day. A number of fraternities and sororities also helped students unpack their cars and haul boxes up long flights of stairs.

Mechar McGregor drove her freshman son from Miami to move into his new room on The Hill on Wednesday. She was particularly excited to receive a warm greeting from Robinson.

“That means he’s getting out to meet the students. He’s not someone who’s just going to sit in his office and that makes me feel a whole lot better,” McGregor said.