The Advertising Club at Florida State University (FSU) jet-setted to Chicago, Illinois for a 5-day adventure from April 9-13, 2014. The group of 23 students visited a combined total of seven ad agencies (these were: DDB, Leo Burnett, McgarryBowen, GSD&M, Grip, Starcom MediaVest, and Havas Worldwide). The trip began for some of the students who arrived …
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FSU Ad Club members visit agencies in Chicago
COMM alum elected vice president of Southwest Florida Museum of History Foundation Board
Florida State University School of Communication alum Carlos A. Kelly has been elected vice president of the Southwest Florida Museum of History Foundation Board. The museum is located in Fort Myers, Fla. Kelly received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1993) and his law degree from Emory University (J.D., …
CONTINUE READINGCenter for Hispanic Marketing Communication hosts International Spanish Documentary Festival
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) in Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) hosted the fifth edition of the International Spanish Documentary Festival, Puntos the Vista (Points of View), on April 10 and 11, 2014. “Puntos de Vista” promotes the creativity and originality of documentaries written and produced by Hispanic students in communication and film studies …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool students recognized for their work in International Space Apps Challenge
Florida State University School of Information doctoral students Julia Skinner and Abigail Phillips were recognized for their efforts in the International Space Apps Challenge, a global collaboration led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in mid-April. The International Space Apps Challenge is an international mass collaboration focused on space exploration that took place over …
CONTINUE READINGCenter for Hispanic Marketing Communication studies blogging trends and presents findings
Florida State University (FSU)’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) and the Latina Mom Bloggers network released the results of their first annual State of Latino Blogging Survey. FSU School of Communication Assistant Professor and Center for HMC Associate Director, Dr. Sindy Chapa, presented the research findings with collaborators from Latina Mom Bloggers at the annual Hispanicize …
CONTINUE READINGCCI students present at FSU Undergrad Research Symposium
Over a dozen students in the Florida State University College of Communication & Information (FSU CCI) presented their original research or creative works at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. It took place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1, 2014, at the Honors, Scholars and Fellows House. This event provided a unique opportunity for undergraduate student …
CONTINUE READINGFormer iSchool professor Eliza Dresang passes away
Former Florida State University School of Information professor Eliza T. Dresang passed away on April 21 at the age of 72. Dresang joined Florida State’s School of Information as an associate professor in 1996 and was named the Eliza Atkins Gleason Professorship in 2004. She remained at Florida State until 2009. At Florida State, Dresang won …
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