Florida State University will host its seventh annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (SAMCS) virtually Feb. 4-6. The annual SAMCS conference is an alliance of scholars, academicians and practitioners dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the South Asia region’s issues and global importance. This year’s theme, “South Asia: Beyond Borders,” is focused on sharing the …
CONTINUE READINGCategory: CCI Alumni News
News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
FSU to Host Seventh Annual South Asian Media & Cultural Studies Conference
CCI to Host Virtual Family & Friends Weekend
CCI will host a virtual “open house” style event to showcase its online learning environment.
CONTINUE READINGAlumna & Professor Publish Book on Serving Vulnerable Students in University Libraries
Julia Skinner (’15, Ph.D. Information Studies) and FSU School of Information (iSchool) Professor Melissa Gross have collaborated to publish a book titled, Underserved Patrons in University Libraries: Assisting Students Facing Trauma, Abuse and Discrimination. The book serves as a collection of stories from contributors who have experiences with underserved patrons on college campuses, especially those …
CONTINUE READINGAlumnus Works Remotely While Touring the Country
Gilberto Parada (’13, B.S. Information Communication Technology) has always had a knack for adventure. In 2016, Parada sold everything he owned to move west and seek a larger career market. When he arrived in San Diego, Parada worked at a design agency for a year before securing a job as a UX designer for an …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Awards 99 Student Scholarships
CCI proudly awarded scholarships to 99 students in December 2020.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Alumna Named President of IAMSLIC
Jaime Goldman (’09, M.S. Library and Information Science) was named President of the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC). She was voted into the position over two years ago and has since then worked her way through the organization. A 4-year commitment, the position of President of IAMSLIC that …
CONTINUE READINGLeadership Alumni Series Connects Students with Industry
The Alumni Leadership Series was formally launched this fall with a focus on connecting students with recent alumni. Ebe Randeree, Associate Dean in the College, seized the opportunity. He said that “It has been tough for students to expand their network, visit employers, and attend career fairs. Going virtual presented an opportunity to expand our …
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