2023 Homecoming Convocation Program

HOMECOMING

PROGRAM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 Presiding: Carmen Cummings-Martin Assistant Vice President, University Engagement/Alumni Affairs PRELUDE “War Cry” INVOCATION

University Band Elder Antonio A. Witherspoon Assistant Pastor, Life Changers COGIC

OCCASION

Jessica Larché Washington Alumnus, and Emmy Award-Winning News Anchor and Investigative Reporter for WTKR-TV

SELECTION

“Do What Cha Wanna”

GREETINGS

University Band Shelby Chipman, Ph.D., Director

Curtis E. Johnson, Jr. President, FAMU National Alumni Association Kristin Harper Chair, FAMU Board of Trustees Londe Mondelus Trustee and SGA President

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT Representative Gallop Franklin, II Alumnus and Member, Florida House of Representatives, District 8 INTRODUCTION OF ROYAL COURT

Ashia Everett Miss FAMU 2003-2004 Hasan Flake Mister FAMU 2005-2006

Kendall Johnson, Miss FAMU 2023-2024 Devin Nobles, Jr., Mister FAMU 2023-2024 Brandi Ash, Freshman Attendant Tamerah Williams, Junior Attendant

Destiny Bryant, Graduate Attendant

Malachi Gibbs, King of Orange and Green

Ongel Harris, Sophomore Attendant Janelle Cotton, Senior Attendant

Keyanna McFann, Queen of Orange & Green

Escorts Rayn Fields, Johnny Fitz, III, Dillon Ford, Lejuan Lewis, DyTerres Lindsey and Ashston McCallum

SELECTION

“SOS”

INTRODUCTION OF RATTLER ATHLETICS TEAMS

University Band

Tiffani-Dawn Sykes Vice President and Director of Athletics Willie Simmons Head Football Coach

MUSICAL SELECTION

FAMU Gospel Choir

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Ph.D. Vice President, University Advancement/Executive Director, FAMU Foundation, Inc. Dean, School of Business and Industry HOMECOMING SPEAKER

Arturo Nuñez Alumnus and CEO of AIE Creative PRESENTATIONS

MUSICAL SELECTION

FAMU Gospel Choir

CLOSING REMARKS

Larry Robinson, Ph.D. University President

ALMA MATER

University Band and Audience (No walking or leaving during the alma mater.)

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

Elder Witherspoon “FAMU Spirit” Ushers/Volunteers Army ROTC Navy ROTC Presidential Ambassadors

University Band

ARTURO NUÑEZ Arturo Nuñez is a veteran executive, consultant, investor, and entrepreneur with more than 35 years of experience at entities such as Apple, Nike, the NBA, and Nubank.

Nuñez, a graduate of the FAMU School of Business and Industry (SBI), is founder and chief executive officer of AIE Creative, a company he founded to provide immersive experiences to a highly curated selection of brands that are looking for unique ways to connect with diverse customers.

Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Nuñez was formerly chief marketing officer at Nubank, the world’s largest independent digital bank, where he ran its global marketing efforts in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia.

Prior to NuBank, Nuñez joined Apple in 2014 as their head of Marketing for Latin America responsible for marketing, corporate communications, product marketing, education content, and enterprise marketing. In that role, he was instrumental in developing and fostering business growth across all 38 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a special focus on Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile.

Nuñez’s passion for sports and global culture initially drew him to Nike. In 2012, he became vice president of Global Marketing for Nike Basketball, responsible for driving Nike’s global marketing vision and strategy. In that role, he was responsible for creating the voice of Nike Basketball as well as the communications, public relations, events, retail, digital, E-commerce and creative strategies. He developed campaigns and branding for high profile athletes such as Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Paul George.

Before joining Nike, Nuñez spent seven years at the NBA, where he worked his way up to become vice president and managing director of Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market.

Nuñez lives in Pinecrest, Florida, with his wife, Ana; son, Marcelo, and daughter, Karina.

ALMA MATER College of love and charity We gather ‘round thy noble shrine; We lift our voice in praise to thee, And ask a blessing all divine.

On gridiron, diamond, track and field, Thy sons the vict’ry never yieldAnd while they tread a broader life Thy love shall stay them in the strife.

(Chorus)

(repeat Chorus)

FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee I’ll fight and win what’er the battle be The Orange and the Green thy Sons shall e’er defend And loyal to thy voice of love attend FAM-U! FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee!

God ever keep us true to thee; Thy faith that truth shall make men free.

Shall guide thy loyal sons aright And fend them thru’ the skeptic night. (repeat Chorus)