Elaine Crepeau has enjoyed a lengthy and diverse career as a librarian, and now she is focusing on giving back to two of the entities that made a profound impact on her life – Florida State University and Up with People. Crepeau, a two-time Florida State alumna, serves on the College of Communication & Information …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
iSchool alumna focuses on giving back to Florida State, Up with People
COMM alumna uses career skills to launch charity
Florida State University College of Communication & Information alumna Danielle Skeen is a busy advertising professional, who uses her free time to run The Star Boutique, Inc., a charity-driven, pop-up shop that provides clothing, shoes, accessories, makeovers and workshops in self-esteem to underprivileged, teen girls who are affected by homelessness in New York City. Skeen …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool doctoral grad accepts faculty position at Texas Woman’s University
Aaron J. Elkins, a recent doctoral graduate of Florida State University’s School of Information, accepted a position as an assistant professor at Texas Woman’s University’s School of Library and Information Studies beginning in August. Elkins, who successfully defended his dissertation on June 23 and will officially graduate Aug. 2, will be teaching Librarians as Instructional …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus wins Daytime Emmy Award
At just 22 years old and only one year after earning his bachelor’s degree, Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Steven Rodriguez can proudly list “Emmy-winner” on his résumé. Rodriguez, a producer for the Spanish-language morning show “Un Nuevo Dia” which airs on the Telemundo Network, was a part of a team that won …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumnus looks to establish partnership between Raycom Media and CCI
Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Collin Gaston recently returned to campus to tour his former college and help set up a pipeline for internships and employment with his employer, Raycom Media. Gaston, who once led Florida State’s student section in cheers at Seminole football home games, is now looking to motivate students in …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumnus thrives as president of publicly traded tech incubator
Joey Ricard was born in Key West, the son and grandson of treasure hunters, so it isn’t surprising the Florida State University School of Information alumnus is now chasing modern-day treasures of his own as the president of a publicly traded tech incubator. Ricard realized he had a knack for technology when he began building …
CONTINUE READINGSCSD alumna follows unintended path to career in audiology
Jennifer Lamfers intended to major in criminology upon entering Florida State University. Then, she walked into the wrong room at freshman orientation. It was a mix-up that made an enduring impression and why Lamfers (B.S. ’06) urges current students to keep an open mind when deciding their educational paths. Lamfers had walked into the room …
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