This article was written by Ni’A Landon, a School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) presented its annual Mentorship and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2. During this annual event, academic scholarships were extended to 15 students who were also paired with industry professionals. These professionals will serve as their mentor …
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Preparing the Next Generation of Multicultural Communication Professionals
How to Mitigate Zoom Fatigue
This article was written by Mackenzie Greene, a graduate student studying integrated marketing communication and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. Tired of Zoom? You’re not Alone Since the start of the pandemic, Nielsen estimates we have increased our screen time by 60%. E-mails, social media, and of course the inevitable Zoom. Particularly for students, faculty and staff. …
CONTINUE READINGGrad Student Supports Visually Impaired Patrons at a Talking Book Library
Whitney Harrison is a 27 year-old FSU School of Information student based in Tampa Bay, FL, pursuing a master’s degree in information studies. She was recently recognized for her outstanding achievements, receiving the 2020 Jacqueline D. Montgomery Scholarship in Information Studies. “A library is a powerful resource for a community,” said Harrison. The inspiration behind …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication student to participate in President’s Showcase in Research Excellence
This article was written by Abigail Ellis, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. For the second year in a row, the School of Communication will be represented at The President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence, a yearly university-wide event promoting research and creativity. Rachel Corry, a senior double majoring in …
CONTINUE READINGQuarantine Sparks National Outreach from Campus Girl Scouts Group
This article was written by Kelly Newbrough and Ebe Randeree. Coronavirus isn’t holding back the Campus Girl Scouts (CGS) from maintaining their outreach this semester. CGS is an organization with Florida State’s College of Communication and Information that is focused on encouraging and promoting the values of Girl Scouts while serving the college campus and …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Announces Premiere of FSU COMMversation Podcast
This article was written by Jessie Colegrove, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. FSU COMMversation, the School of Communication’s first-ever podcast is now available on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Apple Podcasts. The first edition features Susannah Wesley, an FSU Communication alumna and crisis communications expert who previously worked for American Airlines, …
CONTINUE READINGJoseph Gaskin Receives 2020 ALA Spectrum Scholarship
This story was written by Kaelen Birkholz, School of Information graduate assistant. A student in the Master of Science in Information program, Joseph Gaskin, was awarded the 2020 American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Scholarship. The ALA provides scholarships to exceptional students pursuing a graduate degree and leadership positions within the field of Information. This year, …
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