Lauren Gibaldi Mathur has worn quite a few hats since she first graduated from Florida State University in 2005. Ten years later, Lauren is a FSU MLIS graduate, librarian, mom and a soon-to-be published author with HarperCollins. The Orlando-based writer is the Branch Librarian at the Orange County Library System’s Alafaya branch. On lunch breaks, …
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News about the FSU College of Communication & Information
Librarian Lauren Gibaldi-Mathur publishes YA novel
CCI undergrads present at Undergraduate Research Symposium
On Tuesday, March 31st the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center will fill with hundreds of undergraduate researchers presenting their research. From the College of Communication and Information, there are 23 students participating in the morning and afternoon sessions. Numbers after student names correspond to their poster numbers. Check out the Facebook event for more information. Morning …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Welcomes New iSchool Staff
Chauncey Richburg graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. Criminology in 2012. He was an active member of the United States Army from 2004-2007 and previously worked as an Academic Support Assistant in the FSU Statistics Department. Richburg serves as an Office Administrator in the School of Information and enjoys research about military science and political science. …
CONTINUE READINGChapa’s research quoted by Latina Mom Bloggers
Food is the cornerstone of many cultures and traditions. Sindy Chapa, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication, recently conducted a study that found the majority of Latina mothers (over 80%) value passing down family history to their children through cooking. Authentic ingredients like Mazola Corn Oil help generations follow the recipes passed down by their …
CONTINUE READINGMLIS Grad named State Librarian of New Mexico State Library
Starting in June, School of Information graduate Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer will be the newest leader of the New Mexico State Library. A few years ago, CCI wrote about Kathleen when she was selected as the VP/President Elect of the Association of Specialized & Cooperative Library Agencies, which is the destination for ALA members to find information and …
CONTINUE READING20 Questions with Jennifer Proffitt
20 Questions with Jennifer Proffitt What was your first job? Chuck E. Cheese. And yes, I did dress as the mouse a few times. If you were to write a personal memoir, what would you name it? Is This Real Life? Where did you grow up? Pittsburgh, PA, and proud of it. Those who know …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool’s Marcia Mardis awarded Developing Scholar Award
The School of Information‘s Marcia Mardis has been awarded the Developing Scholar Award by the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) at Florida State University. Dr. Mardis is the second School of Information faculty member to ever have received this distinction. The Developing Scholar Award is based upon an evaluation of Mardis’ scholarly activities at Florida State University. …
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