With an extensive extracurricular history in vocal performance and musical theater, and an early affinity toward the medical field, it seems only fitting that Stephanie Kopplin (M.A. ’13) ended up pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology. “I was very intrigued by the science of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP’s) helping singers and professionals retain their vocal health,” …
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News from the CCI School Communication Science & Disorders
Stephanie Kopplin Finds Inspiration in Speech Pathology Career
Farewell to a Friend: Kris Barton
Three-time College of Communication & Information graduate Kris Barton (B.A. ’00, M.A. ’02, Ph.D. ’07) passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2016 at age 39. The alum and Chair of the Department of Communication at Dalton State College was known for his book, A State of Arrested Development. He also published books on reality television, trivia and fandom culture. Barton was …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Inducts 22 Grads Into Garnet & Gold Scholar Society
Each year, the Garnet & Gold Scholar Society recognizes superb students who have excelled beyond the classroom in the areas of leadership, internship, service, international and research. This semester, the following 22 undergraduate students from the College of Communication & Information were inducted into the honorable society: School of Communication Media/Communication Studies Donae Adjei-Grundy Marliese DeMauro …
CONTINUE READINGDr. Selena Snowden, SCSD Students Embark on Second Annual Help Guatemala Hear Mission Trip
On February 27, a plane with Dr. Selena Snowden, her husband Ryan Snowden, audiologist Dr. Halle Van Oss and 12 School of Communication Science & Disorders students landed in Solola’, Guatemala. For the next four days, the group would provide the impoverished community with hearing clinics and construction work. With help from non-profit organization Porch de Salomon …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Speech and Hearing Clinic First in North Florida to Activate Cochlear Implant
28-year-old Eric Allbritton is a father, a husband, a graduate architect and a cochlear implant patient. His parents believe that a bad fever that he experienced as a toddler caused him to have increased hearing loss throughout his life. He doesn’t remember hearing birds as a child, but this wasn’t strange to him because he didn’t realize what …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students Recognized at FSU Leadership Awards Night
Each year, Leadership Awards Night is recognizes students, faculty, staff, and organizations that have epitomized the definition of leadership by their exemplary contributions to the Florida State University community through achievement, service, or organizational leadership involvement. From the College of Communication and Information, five students were honored for their contributions to the university and beyond. …
CONTINUE READINGSupport CCI During Great Give 2016!
FSU’s Great Give is just around the corner, taking place April 14-15. This year, the 36-hour online campaign will raise funds for different initiatives in each school within CCI. The event starts at 9 AM EST on April 14th and will run until 9 PM on April 15th. Gifts can be made through the Great Give’s website. …
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