NCCU will host a week of festivities for Ammons.

N.C. Central University Chancellor James H. Ammons will be installed Saturday, April 6 at the McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at 10 a.m. The official installation comes at the end of an entire week of events celebrating NCCU’s new chancellor.

Ammons, who served as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida A&M University, became NCCU’s chancellor on June 1, 2001. He has a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in government, both from Flordia State University.

Since Ammons became chancellor, the university has received more than $3.4 million in grants and donations. In this year’s fall summit, 68 corporations pledged to support the university

The week of celebration runs from April 1-7.

Monday, April 1

Art Exhibit, NCCU Art Museum

Art Museum Symposium, BBRI Auditorium 2-5 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2

Symposium: “Implications of Bio-terrorism for Americans in the Aftermath of September 11,” New School of Education Auditorium, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3

Symposium: “Closing the Achievement Gap in North Carolina Schools,” New School of Education Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Thursday, April 4

Black Tie Reception and Fine Arts Presentation of “BECCA: A Salute to James H. Ammons and Family,” Farrison-Newton Communications Building, 8 p.m. $25 per person.

Symposium: “A Celebration of NCCU’s Commitment to Civil Rights, Miller-Morgan Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Friday, April 5

Honors Convocation, McClendon-McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a.m.

Honors Reception, Alfonso Elder Student Union, 12:30 p.m.

Fine Arts Presentation of “BECCA: A Salute to James H. Ammons and Family,” Farrison-Newton Communications Building, 8: 15 p.m. (April 5-7)

Saturday, April 6

Installation, McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a.m.

Installation Reception, Walker Complex, 12:30 p.m.

Family Weekend Carnival and Cookout, Library Bowl, 3 p.m.

Family Fun Night, Alfonso Elder Student Union, 7 p.m.

Installation Gala Celebration, Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, 7 p.m. ($50)

Sunday, April 7