Congratulations to Beta Phi Mu nominees

Several recent School of Library and Information Studies graduates were nominated by SLIS faculty to join Beta Phi Mu, the international LIS honor society. They include:  Jenna Cowen Jennifer Diaz Leonel Escamilla Allison George Marcus Gilfert Kristen Gurciullo Marjorie Hoomes Natacha JeanBaptiste Mairelys Lemus-Rojas Jeremy Lucas Lindsey McDole Hyacinth Power Rachel Ramsey Claudia Robinson Lauren …

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13 CCI students inducted into Garnet and Gold Scholar Society

Congratulations to the following 13 CCI students who were inducted on April 25 into the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society– we are very proud of your accomplishments!  This Society facilitates involvement and recognizes the engaged, well-rounded student who excels within and beyond the classroom in the areas of Leadership, Internship, Service, International, and Research.  A student who …

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COMM Professor Rodin selected for 2013 College Sports Summit Pioneer Award by Sports Video Group

Sports Video Group (SVG) selects Mark Rodin, executive director of Seminole Productions and professor at the Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication, for the 2013 SVG College Sports Summit Pioneer Award.  Since SVG started offering this prestigious acknowledgment in 2012, Rodin is only the second recipient chosen for his significant industry and academic media production …

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Ad Team wins “Best Presentation” category at the district competition

Arrowhead Advertising, the FSU student advertising team, won the category for “Best Presentation” at the district National Student Advertising Competition of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).  The event took place at the OMNI Hotel in Jacksonville on April 18 and 19, 2013. The team was also awarded three out of the four available scholarships.  They …

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FSU collaboration to help librarians serve those with autism spectrum disorder

The Florida State University has received a $573,554 grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a collaborative project between the PALM Center at the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) and the Autism Institute at the College of Medicine. Project PALS (Panhandle Autism Library Services) is a two-year program …

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COMM production facilities toured by Seminole Tribe of Florida visitors

The School of Communication hosted a tour of its production facilities for three members from the Seminole Tribe of Florida on April 11.  These visitors work for Seminole Media Productions, which produces the Tribe’s radio, television, and print publications.  Their company publishes the Seminole Tribune newspaper, in existence since 1956, which preserves Tribal history. During their visit …

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Adams receives 2013 Guardian of the Flame Faculty Award

As the only faculty recognition award by the FSU student body, members of Burning Spear, Inc. recognized 15 faculty members across campus who have made a difference in advancing FSU as a leading higher education institution.  Dr. Jonathan Adams, associate professor in the College of Communication & Information, is one of the respected faculty members …

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