CCI Faculty Win University Teaching Awards

Faculty from each school in FSU’s College of Communication and Information were recognized during the University’s Faculty Awards dinner on May 2nd. Christy Chatmon, a Ph.D. student and instructor in the School of Information, was a recipient of the Undergraduate Teaching Award. She teaches IT, Database Management Systems, Computer Security, and Programming (Java, C++, and …

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Ad Club Visits Agencies in ATL to Meet Industry Professionals

As a way for students to gain insight into the world of advertising and establish connections with industry professionals, Florida State University’s Advertising Club coordinates trips every semester, providing students of all majors the opportunity to visit agencies in different cities. In April, the Ad Club traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, visiting highly-accredited agencies, including Fitzgerald …

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Students Participate in 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

CCI students participated in FSU’s 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. An annual showcase for undergraduate student researchers to present their work to the university community, the symposium is an interdisciplinary event that showcases research and creative activities across campus. “It is great to see so many students from CCI participating …

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Graduate Students Serve as Mayoral Fellows for the City of Tallahassee

Every year, the Tallahassee Mayoral Fellowship Program gives outstanding graduate students the chance to get involved with city government, working side-by-side with political leaders. These students are responsible to use their skillsets and talents to come up with innovative policy and program proposals. This program is cultivating leaders with the experience and connections to excel in …

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Jamie Rich: Comm School Alumna and Creator of Flamingo Magazine

Writer, Creator, Publisher, and Editor in Chief, Jamie Rich received a dual Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Creative Writing from Florida State in 1999. She then went on to obtain a Master’s in Journalism from Georgetown University. Her passion in creative writing, media, culture, and photography paved way for her adventurous career. Ever-learning, Rich has …

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Meet Kristin Bass-Petersen

The Basics Name: Kristin Bass-Petersen Degree: Master’s in Media & Communication Studies Graduation Year: 2010 Hometown: Santiago, Chile Current City: Tallahassee, FL Job: VP Digital Media Services, The Pod Advertising   Meet Kristin Who do you admire and why? My husband for living so far from his family and culture, and somehow managing to put up with the …

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