The FSU College of Information is part of an 11 university consortium that recently received a $2 million National Science Foundation grant to broaden participation in computer-related academic programs. The grant project is entitled The STARS Alliance: A Southeastern Partnership for Diverse Participation in Computing. “We want to encourage more people-particularly women, underrepresented minorities, and …
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CI Partners with STARS to Broaden Participation in Computing
Recruitment Event for LIS Majors, April 27
Education and Library Exposition Thursday, April 27th at 9:00 AM-1:00 PM FSU Oglesby Union Ballrooms Miami-Dade Public Library and several school systems will be recruiting Library and Information Studies majors at the Career Center’s Education and Library Exposition. Meeting recruiters in person is an excellent strategy for networking with potential employers and is an ideal …
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From a group of CI doctoral students: Brian Arbogast de Hubert-Miller was a respected colleague of the doctoral students in the College of Information at Florida State University. Brian would often share his research methods, information architecture expertise, and of course his sense of humor with his fellow doctoral students. Because so many of us …
CONTINUE READINGColloquia: Librarians Serving the Public: Community Partnerships, Leadership
Presented by: Dr. Michelle Kazmer and Dr. Corinne Jorgensen
CONTINUE READINGCI Alumna to Moderate Commons Roundtable at FLA
Ruth Swan, FSU alum and Associate Director of Libraries at FAMU will be moderating a Commons Roundtable discussion at the FLA Annual Conference on April 19, 3:30-5:00 PM. Florida libraries are in various stages of Commons development and implementation. Even if you have not implemented a Commons you are invited to join what will surely …
CONTINUE READINGColloquia: But do they learn anything? School libraries, meaningful learning and productive pedegogy in information age schools.
Presented by: Dr. Ross J. Todd
CONTINUE READINGCI Reception in Ft. Myers, April 10
Connect With Us! Dean Larry Dennis (FSU College of Information) & the Southwest Florida Library Network Invite our current & past students, friends and colleagues to one of our first regional receptions A “Vital Connections” Reception Monday, April 10, 5:30 to 6:30 PM Southwest Florida Library Network 12751 Westlinks Drive, Building III Unit Fort Myers, …
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