Alumna Diane Howard Langlois Inspired by Arctic and Climate Change for Series of Paintings

Diane Howard (Ph.D. Communication, ’99) has worked in radio, television and education. She’s lived in Canada, taught thousands of students and traveled to the edges of the planet. Today, she is a painter known for her depictions of how remote regions are affected by contemporary environmental issues. She paints under her French maternal name of Diane Langlois …

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Alum Michelle Ubben Named One of the Top Women in PR

Michelle Ubben (M.A. ’88) has recently been recognized as one of the Top Women in PR by PR News. The women featured are the most influential, innovative and bold leaders who shatter industry standards and propel PR practices. They make create bold brand messages, develop and guard brand reputations, manage crises and create content for digital platforms …

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Farewell to a Friend: Brett Jula

Florida State University alumnus Brett Jula passed away on February 10, 2016 at the age of 29 following an automobile accident. A Sigma Nu brother and a 2011 graduate of FSU’s integrated marketing communication program, Jula was working as a district coordinator for Boston Beer Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Jula ate, slept, drank and breathed …

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FSU Students Mentor Technology Students at TSA

FSU students including students from IT, ICT, and Biology are currently in Orlando judging events for the Florida Chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA). TSA consists of middle and high school students who compete in various events related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In addition FSU students will also represent the University …

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iSchool Collaborative Research Project Receives ALISE/OCLC Grant

A research project being conducted by iSchool professor Dr. Besiki Stvilia with iSchool alum Dr. Shuheng Wu of SUNYand Dr. Dong Joon Lee of Texas A&M Libraries recently received an ALISE/OCLC Research Award for $14,984. Entitled “Social aspects of participation in online research identity management systems,” the study will look at researchers’ perceived value of research identity metadata and motivations …

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Find the iSchool at #FLA2016!

FSU iSchool presents at the 2016 Florida Library Association The Plaza Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach, FL   Members of the Florida State University (FSU) School of Information ( FSU iSchool) community will be at the upcoming FLA Conference in Daytona Beach, FL February 29 – March 3, 2016.  The iSchool invites you to stop …

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