2010 SLIS Master’s in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) graduate Matthew S. Collins, Ph.D. was named director of the Ernest Miller White Library and associate professor of bibliography and research at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Collins has experience in web development, learning consultation and medical education coordination. In addition to his MLIS, he holds a …
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News about the FSU College of Communication & Information
SLIS grad Collins named library director/faculty at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Alumnus Hirsch creates SLIS endowment for Holocaust research
TALLAHASSEE—As Alachua County’s library director, Sol M. Hirsch earned a reputation for improving library services and community involvement. After his 2011 retirement from the library system, Hirsch turned his attention to establishing a legacy at his alma mater in memory of his parents, who were both Nazi concentration camp survivors and lost their entire families …
CONTINUE READINGSeminole Forensic Team Dominates State Tournament
This past weekend, the Seminole Speech and Debate Team clinched its seventh consecutive state championship by a commanding margin. The Seminoles, under the direction of doctoral candidate Michael Chouinard, advanced an impressive 30 out of 42 events to final rounds of competition. The Seminoles have finished in the top three at every tournament this semester, …
CONTINUE READINGSLIS to provide home library for Habitat family
Associate Professor Nancy Everhart joined FSU School of Library & Information Studies (SLIS) alumnus Warrick Dunn and others in a celebration ceremony for new Habitat for Humanity homeowner Bridgette Joseph on Feb. 12. Everhart announced plans to furnish Joseph and her three children with a $1,000 home library in partnership with Follett Library Resources. SLIS …
CONTINUE READINGMardis bringing STEM solutions to school librarians
Dr. Marcia Mardis, assistant professor at the School of Library and Information Studies, was featured once again on UpNext, the official blog of the Institute of Museum and Library Studies, in her role as principal investigator of the Digital Libraries to School Libraries (DL2SL) project. The project offers solutions for school librarians, who are pressed …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Jeanette Castillo presents "Comedy, Democracy and Social Media: Live-Tweeting the Presidential Debates," Wednesday, Feb. 27
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CONTINUE READINGCOMM alumna’s company produces Academy Award-nominated film
War Witch, produced by FSU Communications alumna, Marie-Claude Poulin, was nominated for a 2013 Academy Award in the best Foreign Language Film category. Poulin received her B.A. in Advertising in 1985 from the FSU School of Communication. She has worked in the film industry for over 20 years. Her past positions include serving as the …
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