FSU Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 6

The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold as Florida State University celebrates another year of preeminence during FSU Day at the Capitol.

The event will celebrate all things FSU, with a special spotlight on FSU’s renowned Student Veterans Center.
The event will celebrate all things FSU, with a special spotlight on FSU’s renowned Student Veterans Center.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Florida Capitol, and will celebrate all things FSU, with a special spotlight on FSU’s renowned Student Veterans Center. Several of the university’s colleges and academic departments will have displays and information tables set up on the first three floors of the rotunda.

There will be an outdoor pep rally featuring remarks by President John Thrasher, recognition of FSU alumni serving in the Legislature and performances by the FSU cheerleaders, members of the Flying High Circus and a pep band from the College of Music from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the plaza between the old and new Capitols.

President Thrasher and the FSU Student Government Association will co-host a public reception, “Seminole Evening,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, on the 22nd floor of the Capitol where members of the FSU Student Government Association will recognize FSU legislators.

All events are free and open to the public. Fans are encouraged to wear garnet and gold apparel during the festivities.