On February 4-6, 2021, Florida State University College of Communication and Information (CCI) hosted its first virtual CCI Family and Friends weekend. The event provided an opportunity for students and their families, and interested others, to meet faculty, staff, students, and alumni from the three Schools within CCI: School of Communication, School of Communication Science …
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News about (and for) the alumni of the schools comprising the FSU College of Communication & Information
Virtual College Open House Showcases Student Engagement
One month until FSU SCOM’s Great Give
On March 10, FSU’s Great Give will launch its 2021 edition, a 24-hour campaign providing an opportunity to make gifts towards a multitude of projects. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends of Florida State University and specifically the School of Communication will be able to support six different options, the excellence fund to help …
CONTINUE READINGFSU School of Communication to Nashville: an Interview With Samantha Kane
This article was written by Jessie Colegrove, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. As we move into the new year, a big focus is placed on resolutions. How can we make this year better than the last? By networking and actively seeking opportunities to gain experience in the communication field. …
CONTINUE READINGFSU to Host Seventh Annual South Asian Media & Cultural Studies Conference
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 READINGCCI 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 …
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