Two CI alumni named as LJ 'Mover and Shakers'

Two College of Information alumni were included in the 50 “up and coming individuals from across the United States and Canada who are innovative, creative and making a difference” named in the “2007 Movers & Shakers” issue of Library Journal: Larry N. White (MLS 93, Ph.D. 2002) is Assistant Professor of Library Science and Coordinator, …

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FSU Working To Transform The Internet Public Library

Two Florida State University researchers who received funding from the Institute of Museum & Library Services to build an online learning community and explore sustainability issues as part of a collaborative multi-university project for the Internet Public Library were interviewed in a radio show broadcast locally on National Public Radio. College of Information assistant professors …

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Teaching and Advising Awards

The University Teaching and Advising Awards Committee is seeking nominations for awards recognizing excellence in teaching and advising. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 4th. These awards recognize excellence in teaching and undergraduate advising and each award carries a $2000 honorarium. Students and alumni may nominate full-time faculty members or full-time advisors for these …

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Student STARS bring Computing Careers Night to Godby H.S.

Students from the FSU STARS Alliance presented Computing Careers Night at Godby High School in Tallahassee on the evening of Nov. 6. The purpose of the event was to educate students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors about educational and career opportunities available in computing. The STARS (Students and Technology in Academia, Research, and Service) Alliance …

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SLA Travel Grants Available

SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter TRAVEL GRANT SLA 2007 Annual Conference Denver, CO – June 3-6, 2007 The Florida and Caribbean Chapter of SLA is offering a grant that will reimburse travel expenses of up to $1,000 to attend the SLA 2007 Annual Conference in Denver. The Chapter may award a student grant and a …

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Nominate 2007 Distinguished Alumni

The College of Information Alumni Association is accepting nominations for our 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award. Each year our College presents the award to one of its outstanding graduates at our Annual Convocation & Homecoming Ceremony in Tallahassee. This year’s ceremony is October 27. To be nominated, one should be: 1. an active professional with a …

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Memorial for Elisabeth Lohr Logan

A celebration of Beth’s life will be held on Monday, February 19, 11:30 a.m., at Pisgah United Methodist Church followed by a reception at the Logan-Weld home. (Audio Tribute) Elisabeth Lohr Logan, 71, died on January 31, 2007. Beth, as she was known to family and friends, lived life to the fullest. She taught at …

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