Primary Patent Examiner from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to share career advice on April 8

Michael B. Holmes will be presenting and sharing career-related advice this Tuesday, April 8, at 5:15 p.m. in the Shores Building, Room 006.  The presentation will take place during the class time of Florida State University School of Information Assistant Professor, Dr. Mark Jowett, who extended the invitation to any other students who would like to attend. Currently, Holmes is …

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Information Institute receives IMLS grant for rural broadband research

Florida State University’s Information Institute  received a Collaborative Planning Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to fund research of broadband planning and education strategies with public libraries and other organizations in rural northwest Florida. The award amount is $49,990 with a matching amount of $11,070 and begins May 2014. Broadband adoption …

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Scholarship and Opportunity to Attend Internship Event

  As part of our partnership with the National Retail Federation, HSN is excited to help spread the word about a scholarship and educational opportunity for students. The fast-growing field of digital retail involves digital marketing, branding, and advertising; omnichannel and mobile strategies; website design, usability, and the customer experience.  At HSN, we know firsthand …

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COMM student wins Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award

Florida State University School of Communication undergraduate Annalise Kapusta received a 2014 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Award (URCAA) for her proposal to study the media in relation to the peace process in Northern Ireland. The award of $4,000 is given by the Office of Undergraduate Research to support students conducting summer research or creative …

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Student features place at Florida AP College Awards

Florida State University School of Communication student features placed first and second in the category of “Best Sports” at the Florida Associated Press College Awards on March 22. Junior Shawn Davison (reporter) and Erik Reed (editor) were awarded first place in the category for their feature “Osceola and Renegade: 30th Anniversary” which aired on Seminole …

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Raney wins Graduate Faculty Mentor Award

School of Communication professor Arthur Raney was recently honored with a Graduate Faculty Mentor Award from Florida State University’s Graduate School. The Graduate Faculty Mentor Award honors faculty mentors whose dedication to graduate students and commitment to excellence in graduate education and mentoring have made a significant contribution to the quality of life and professional development …

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Zeigler to moderate Free Speech: A Multimedia Discussion on April 3

Florida State University College of Communication & Information professor Mark Zeigler will moderate “FREE SPEECH: A Multimedia Discussion”, a complicated conversation about your freedom of speech on campus on April 3. The panel discussion, presented by the Division of Student Affairs, will feature College of Law Professor Franita Tolson; Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs …

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