Dr. Kenn Apel and students involved in his Research on Orthographic Learning Lab (ROLL) are expanding their research into early indicators of literacy learning risks with a project that investigates children’s eye movement during storybook reading. For some time, Dr. Apel has been investigating whether young children in the early stages of reading acquire quickly …
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Regional Rehabilitation Center Renovation Complete
The second floor renovation of the Regional Rehabilitation Center is finally completed and ready for business, making the entire building available for use by the School of Communication Science & Disorders. Previously used by the Psychology Department, the area opens up more room for client therapy as well as more offices for faculty. The department’s …
CONTINUE READINGDr. LaPointe Presents to Academy of Aphasia
Dr. Leonard “Chick” LaPointe, Francis Eppes Professor of Communication Science & Disorders, traveled to Turku, Finland, last fall to present his research on birdsong and human language loss to the annual Academy of Aphasia meeting. The idea for the research began when Dr. LaPointe was invited to serve on an FSU Neuroscience doctoral student’s committee. …
CONTINUE READINGApplications for 2009-10 Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute
The primary goal of the Sunshine Staten Leadership Institute is to assist in preparing library leaders to provide the highest quality library services to the citizens of Florida in the most effective and innovative manner that will meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. Visit the Leadership Institute website for the application forms and detailed information …
CONTINUE READINGMeet us in Chicago at 2009 ALA Conference
The Florida State University College of Information invites our alumni, students, and friends to meet us in Chicago this July during your the American Library Association’s 2009 Annual Conference. Florida State University will once again have a table at the 2009 Cooperative Library and Information Science School/Program Alumni Reunion, taking place on July 12, 2008, 5:30–7:30 p.m. …
CONTINUE READINGAlumnus named teacher of the year
Ronald Akerman (MS, Spring 2009) has been named Teacher of the Year for Crisp County Middle School in Cordele, Georgia. The Teacher of the Year Program recognizes outstanding teacher achievement in the local school districts.
CONTINUE READINGFSU Aiding Public Libraries in Hurricane Preparedness and Response
With the arrival of hurricane season on June 1, Florida’s public libraries have a vital role to play in helping their communities prepare for and recover from hurricanes and other severe storms. The Florida State University’s Information Use Management & Policy Institute at the College of Information has unveiled a new Web site that will …
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