The traditional week of festivities kicks-off on Monday, October 31, and this year’s theme is “Unleash the Lion”.

The homecoming game will take place, Saturday, Nov. 5. The Lions will host Ave Maria in Miami Gardens at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens at 1 p.m.

2022 Homecoming- Unleash The Lion

Schedule of Events: October 30 – November 6 

Sunday, October 30

Coleman Drive Countdown

• 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Coleman Drive
• Sponsored by Student Government Association

Monday, October 31

Homecoming Kick-Off

• Women’s Soccer Match
• Florida Memorial University Lions vs. Florida National University
• 7:00 p.m.
• Broward College – South Campus Turf Field

Lions After Dark: Haunted House

• 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• J.C. Sams Student Activity Center
• Hosted by FMU National Pan-Hellenic Council & Ambassador Chorale

Tuesday, November 1

Student Leadership Summit + Care Package Giveaway

• 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
• Lehman Auditorium

Lions Training Camp: Field Day

• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Front Lawn
• Facilitated by Intramurals

Comedy Show & Fashion Show

• Into the Wild: Fashion & Comedy Experience
• 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts

Wednesday, November 2

Volleyball Match

• Florida Memorial University Lions vs. St. Thomas University Bobcats
• 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• FMU Wellness Center

Thursday, November 3

Men’s Basketball Game

• Florida Memorial University Lions vs. University of Fort Lauderdale Eagles
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• FMU Wellness Center
• Tickets $5
• FREE Admission for FMU Students

Alumni 40 Under 40

• 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Smith Conference Center
• Cost $40.00

Homecoming Concert

• “We Outside”
• 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Clock Tower
• Free Event

Friday, November 4

Annual Alumni Luncheon

• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Smith Conference Center
• Cost $40.00

“Family Matters” – The Reunion

Kid Zone

• 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Lion Mixer, Alumni Fish Fry, Greek Yard Show (Cash Prizes), Food Truck Invasion, and Entertainment

• 7:00 p.m.  – 11:00 p.m.
• Clock Tower

Saturday, November 5

Homecoming Football Game

Florida Memorial University Lions vs. Ave Maria University Gyrenes

Betty T. Ferguson Stadium
3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

• Tailgate: 10:00 a.m.
• Kick-Off: 1:00 p.m.
• Tickets $10 Advance Purchase
• Tickets $15 At-the-Gate
• Parking $10
• FREE Admission for Children Aged 6 and Under
• FREE Admission for FMU Students

FMU National Alumni Official After Party

2^nd Annual Overtime Experience

• “Spirit Night”
• 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• Smith Conference Center

Sunday, November 6

Worship Service

• 10:00 a.m.
• Susie C. Holley Religious Center

The event is designed to provide an exploration of new ideas when it comes to technology.

There will be give-a-ways and career opportunities with on-the-spot hiring for our senior students with Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson Technology, and others.

We hope to see you there, but you must register to attend!

Click the following link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-soflo-tickets-416361667957?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

This funding is crucial, as it allows a variety of departments to begin or continue critical projects that benefit the local and global community.

Thanks to these new grants, the School of Education, department of Computer Science, and the Black Male College Explorers Program will be able to further their efforts.

Grantee organizations include powerhouse agencies like the Economic Development Administration, Department of Energy, NASA, the Department of Education, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State of Florida Department of Health.

Congratulations to all the recipients!

Early in the contest, a number of miscues and penalties allowed the Seahawks to jump out to a 27-0 lead before FMU finally got on the board. Late in the second quarter, quarterback Antoine Williams connected with Tahjaiun McKay on a 15-yard touchdown just seconds before halftime.

On the defensive end, linebacker Joshua Mimms led the Lions with 10 tackles while fellow Lion Terry Smith added nine in the loss.

Overall, Keiser’s big-play ability got the best of the Florida Memorial defense, putting up over 500 yards of total offense. In a perfect storm, the Lions offense could not generate first downs on the stingy Seahawks (2-3, 1-0) defense, going 3-of-13 on third down conversions.

Williams finished the day completing 16-of-35 passes for 176 yards with one touchdown and one interception while Young gained a season-low 14 yards on the ground. FMU wideout Keon Brown finished with a team-high four catches for 57 yards, but dropped a sure touchdown midway through the second half. Fellow wideout McKay finished with three catches for 51 yards.

FMU returns to the gridiron on Saturday, October 15 as they host St. Thomas in the Battle of Miami Gardens. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Betty T. Ferguson Stadium. Next Saturday’s originally scheduled conference game against Warner has been canceled due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Hot off the press, here is the September issue of The ROAR!

We are already experiencing a semester filled with accomplishments to be proud of.

Happy reading, Lions!

Click here or click directly on the cover below to gain access to the publication.

To: University Community

From: FMU Emergency Management Team

Re: Tropical Storm Watch

The safety of our University community is our top priority. According to the National Hurricane Center, the South Florida area is under a Tropical Storm Watch. Due to this status, Florida Memorial University’s Emergency Management Team has decided to suspend all operations, classes, and events beginning today, Sept. 27 at 4:00 p.m., continuing throughout all of Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Students residing on campus are encouraged to shelter in place. Dining services will adjust its hours to the following:

• Tuesday, September 27: Dinner will be served between 4:00 -6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 28: Brunch will be served between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The team will continue to assess the situation and provide additional communication by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, whether it is safe and appropriate to resume normal operations on Thursday, Sept. 29.

The University community is urged to monitor all WENS alerts, website, and social media postings for updates.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Miami-Dade County through Thursday morning.

The ​Emergency Management Team will continue to monitor and assess the situation and provide timely communication of any impact to FMU’s operations or activities.

At this time all classes, services, and events are operating on a regular schedule.

The latest information and updates will be shared through the WENS emergency alert notification and posted on the University’s website and social media platforms.

We urge you to sign up for emergency alerts, if you have not already done so.

“Florida Memorial University, a historically black university, said since its aviation program started in 1987, they’ve had approximately 500 graduates of the program, and 85% of them have secured jobs in the industry as airport ground and support staff and commercial airline pilots all over the world.”

KMTV (CBS) Ch. 3: Omaha, Nebraska (Reporter Ashley Glass)

https://www.3newsnow.com/news/national/historically-black-colleges-training-next-generation-pilots

Tropical Storm Ian – Update 2

Sunday, Sept. 25, 4:17 p.m. 

The Florida Memorial University’s Emergency Management Team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Ian. According to the ​latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to intensify rapidly to hurricane strength later today and tonight over the NW Caribbean Sea. Ian is expected to be a major hurricane Monday night and Tuesday as it passes over far western Cuba, then move north into the SE Gulf of Mexico as a major hurricane Tuesday night and Wednesday as it approaches Florida.