College of Information doctoral student Annette Goldsmith has won an FSU Spring 2008 Dissertation Research Grant. Offered on a competitive basis by the Office of Graduate Studies, the grants help doctoral students to cover research expenses incurred in the preparation of their dissertations. Selection is made by a faculty committee composed of representatives from FSU …
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Annette Goldsmith Wins Dissertation Grant
Wiegand awarded NEH fellowship
Wayne A. Wiegand, F. William Summers Professor of Library and Information Studies at the Florida State University College of Information, received one of 64 “Fellowships for University Teachers, College Teachers, and Independent Scholars” announced by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) on Dec. 20, 2007. Wiegand’s project, “A People’s History of the American Public …
CONTINUE READINGFive CI Faculty Nominated for University Teaching Award
The University Teaching Awards program recognizes faculty for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Recipients must be outstanding in the many aspects of teaching which contribute to successful teaching and learning. This is a student-oriented award with nominations submitted by students and alumni. Each recipient receives a $2000 award. Contact the Office of the Provost …
CONTINUE READINGBest Exemplary Brief Chat: Charles Danner
The Quality Assurance Workgroup has been hard at work and has awarded the following transcripts for November Exemplary Reference Awards of the Month. Transcripts were awarded in three categories: Best Detailed Chat, Best Brief Chat, and Best Teaching Chat. Kristen Faulkner from Polk Community College will receive a gift card to Amazon for her Best …
CONTINUE READINGAward Named Honoring Maria Chavez-Hernandez
The Florida Library Association (FLA) announced an award honoring Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez of the FSU College of Information last week. The “Maria Chavez-Hernandez Libraries Change Peoples Lives Award” will celebrate the “dynamic spirit of her work in expanding the opportunities of information access to under-served and immigrant populations” by recognizing librarians who have “made a …
CONTINUE READINGLearn about our masters in South Florida
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) is sponsoring 3 opportunities throughout South Florida to learn about our masters degree program, entitled Becoming a Library and Information Professional. Speakers from the College and University of South Florida will share information about each of their masters degree programs. Are you working in a library and wondering what …
CONTINUE READINGCome meet FSU Student Entrepreneurs
The FSU chapter of the Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) will be hosting a great event for all college students from any major. Students that have started their own businesses will discuss some of the challenges and rewards in starting your own business. Speakers include: Matt St. Amant (Ultimate Auction), Ian Anthony (Unlimitech), Luke …
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