Libraries by day, and Fire Fighting by night; this is the life that Mike Siriwardena chooses to lead. Mike first started working in Florida State’s Strozier Library in the Collection Maintenance Unit while in his undergrad. Not content with only performing the daily tasks and projects of his assigned department, Mike spent his free time …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
From Libraries to Fires: Meet iSchool alum: Mike Siriwardena
Meet iSchool alumnus: Ron Rule
As a student at Florida State in 2005, Ron was named the College of Information’s Gene T. Sherron Outstanding Undergraduate Student. Today Ron is a Senior Vice President, Senior Business Support Manager at Bank of America and is enjoying continued success. Ron was hired at Bank of America in February 2006, two months after graduation. …
CONTINUE READINGMessage from FSU President John Thrasher regarding campus shooting
The Florida State University community is extremely saddened by the shootings that took place early this morning at Strozier Library, in the very heart of campus, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who have been affected. The three students who have been injured are our highest …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna, Jervishia Walker, Named Manager of Public Relations
This November, Jervishia Walker was named Manager of Public Relations at TransMedia Group, a full service public relations firm headquartered in Boca Raton. Walker will work with clients like Leah Flynn, the 7 year old violin prodigy, Ballroom Dance Fitness and Aqua Television Network. As an undergraduate student, Jervishia Walker selected two majors, which proved to be …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Graduate Begins Career in Japan
While Karen Kayir was a student at FSU in the College of Information and Communication, she had a plan. She would earn her Masters degree in Media Studies from the number one school in the nation. She would achieve her certification as a Teacher Librarian before graduation and, in some way, she would include her love for …
CONTINUE READINGAndrew Serwer, Former FORTUNE Editor, Speaks to CCI Students
As a student at Bowdoin College, Andrew “Andy” Serwer was more fascinated with reading the Wall Street Journal than his actual business degree. Like many students do, Andy faced a crossroads. Would he go on to pursue his ambitions in the world of journalism or would he work on Wall Street? Serwer chose journalism. Today he is best known …
CONTINUE READINGMeet COMM alumnus: Guy Stephens
Guy Stephens is the epitome of an FSU Ad Man. He prefers to have lunch meetings at any place with FSU football highlights on the big screen, authentic Southern BBQ and an oversized glass of iced tea on the side. When he gets down to business, Stephens “directs client experiences” for popular brands like Stein Mart, McDonald’s …
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