Researchers to model the life cycles of successful virtual teams

By Audrey Post College of Communication & Information Each year, hundreds of scientists from all over the world come to the Florida State University campus to conduct research at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Starting in January, the researchers themselves will become the subject of study as a team from the College of Communication …

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Delta Zeta pledges $25,000 for Schendel Clinic endowment

By Susan Sigman FSU Foundation The Delta Zeta Sorority at The Florida State University has announced the creation of a $25,000 endowment that will benefit the School of Communication Science & Disorders’ L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic. Delta Zeta will donate the money over a five-year period, contributing $5,000 each year. “This endowment represents …

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White Paper: Media specialists key in effective use of broadband

By Dr. Nancy Everhart, director, and Dr. Marcia Mardis, associate director, The PALM Center In a matter of days, the federal government will start handing out the first $4.5 billion from stimulus funds intended to spread high-speed Internet connections to more rural communities, underserved urban neighborhoods and other pockets of the country clamoring for better …

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Workshop on CCI graduate programs to be held Oct. 16

The College of Communication & Information will hold an informational workshop for students considering applying to its graduate programs at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Room 006 of the Louis Shores Building. Learn about the exciting graduate programs in Communication, Communication Science & Disorders and Library and Information Studies. Send an e-mail to Audrey …

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Wiegand quoted in Library Journal

Dr. Wayne Wiegand of the School of Library and Information Studies was quoted in a Library Journal article called “The Dewey Dilemma,” about efforts to streamline and improve shelving systems. ————————————– The Dewey Dilemma By Barbara Fister Copyright Library Journal Not long ago, a mother blogged about her visit to a newly opened public library …

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Hispanic Marketing Communication students lend perspective

Advertising Age columnist Rochelle Newman-Carrasco, in examining the changing perceptions of the Hispanic market and advertisers’ approach to it, recruited a group of students from the School of Communication’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication to give their opinions of the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies’ conference. ————————————————————————————————- Experiencing a conference as if for the first …

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SLIS Fall 2009 Proseminar and Research Colloquia Series

The Fall 2009 Proseminar & Research Colloquia Series from the School of Library & Information Studies is open to everyone at the College—in person and on the Web. The presentations feature College faculty and doctoral students. We invite you to attend in person or view them on the Web. Location: Room 206, Shores Building, FSU …

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