The Information Use Management and Policy Institute (http://www.ii.fsu.edu) of the College of Information at Florida State University has been awarded $249,979 by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services for the project “Increasing the Effectiveness of Evaluation for Improved Public Library Decision Making and Advocacy.” Drs. John Carlo Bertot and Charles R. McClure, the …
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Institute Receives U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
CI Student Wins FSU President's Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award
College of Information senior Michael Gartley recently received a 2005 FSU President’s Undergraduate Humanitarian of the Year Award. The award “recognizes students who exhibit tremendous commitment to service.” Since last August, Michael has been working with a woman living in a nursing home who has been a paraplegic for almost 20 years. An automobile accident …
CONTINUE READINGThis Year’s Homecoming: A Landmark Celebration
Expectations are running high for this year’s 2004 Homecoming Weekend (Nov. 5& 6) at the School of Information Studies. Not only because of the record crowd that attended last year’s event, but because this year’s will feature a celebration of the life of retiring Dean Jane Robbins. A special symposium entitled “Marking a Career: Professional …
CONTINUE READINGSchool's New Alumni Board
The Alumni Association of the School of Information Studies is pleased to announce the 2004-2005 board of directors: President: Katherine Clemens Vice President: Dr. Laurie Bonicci Secretary: Stephen Michaels Treasurer: Tracey Allen Faculty Liaison: Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez FSU Foundation Representative: Emily Grimm-Glaccum Alumni Annual Fund Board Representative: Dr. Ruth Swan Members of the Board: Pauline …
CONTINUE READINGSchool Offers Face-to-Face Master's Classes in Southwest Florida
The School recently entered into an articulation agreement with International College in southwest Florida. The agreement will allow residents of that area to attend face-to-face classes taught at the college towards a master’s degree at the School. Here is a recent press release from International College: International College And Florida State University School Of Information …
CONTINUE READINGInformation Technologies in Rural Hospitals – It's not where you are, it's who you know
Dr. Nir Menachemi of the College of Medicine, presents a colloquium entitled “Information Technologies in Rural Hospitals – It’s not where you are, it’s who you know” on March 19, 2004 from 2-3 p.m. in Room 006 of the Louis Shores Building. There will be a live webcast of the presentation. A link to the …
CONTINUE READINGCareer Placement Forum – January 22
Do you know what recruiters and companies are REALLY looking for at a career expo? Are you sure you have the skills that are important to a hiring company? How do you write a resume or get the experience that impresses someone during an interview? ATTEND AN INDUSTRY FORUM: Thursday, January 22 Civic Center Meeting …
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