On September 8, 2019, almost two years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, Mariana Pa’Lante premiered at the Askew Student Life Center. The documentary was directed by Xabier Climent (’18 M.S. Public Interest Media Communication) and Aaron Kudja (’18, B.S. Digital Media Production). They intended to highlight the story of one rural …
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News from the Digital Media Production program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
Alumni-Produced Documentary Celebrates Strength of Survivors Following Hurricane Maria
CCI Students Shine at President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence
Each year, FSU’s Office of the President and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE) host the President’s Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. The event highlights students who received IDEA Grants for the previous summer and the results of their research and creative projects through poster and oral presentations. This year, the event …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Professors Receive Fulbright Awards
Two professors in the College of Communication and Information received awards from the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program. The program began in 1946 when President Harry Truman signed into legislation the Fulbright Program, named after Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. The goal of the program is to “increase mutual understanding and support friendly and peaceful …
CONTINUE READINGStudents Attend Culture Marketing Council Annual Summit
Five students from FSU’s Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (HMC) attended the Cultural Marketing Council (CMC) Annual Summit this June. Jennifer Gordillo, Jessica Juachon, Meng Tian, Ailin Xia, and Wenzhe Yan traveled to the annual event that took place in Dallas, Texas, for three days of immersion in the multicultural marketing industry. Culture-driven marketing was …
CONTINUE READINGSeminole Productions Alumna Takes Talent to Philadelphia Eagles
While attending sporting events, few fans stop to think about what really creates the exciting atmosphere they experience. Sure, games can be fun to watch, but what if there was no music in the stadium? What if the big screens displayed a simple canvas with just the score? What if there were no bright signs …
CONTINUE READINGComm Students Shine at AP Broadcasters Awards
On April 13, four FSU students, three of which belong to the School of Communication, were recognized by the Associated Press Broadcasters Association for their outstanding reporting and broadcasting skills. Reporter Sophia Hernandez and editor Celine Manning received the “Best Light Feature | Long Format” award and editor Andrew Salinero, along with Sports Management major …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Students to be Inducted in Largest Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Class
On the evening of April 25, 2019, the largest class of 313 students will be inducted into FSU’s Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. Over ten percent of these future inductees are students from the College of Communication and Information. The Garnet & Gold Scholar Society is a prestigious designation undergraduate students can earn upon graduating. These students …
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