Florida State University will host its seventh annual South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (SAMCS) virtually Feb. 4-6. The annual SAMCS conference is an alliance of scholars, academicians and practitioners dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the South Asia region’s issues and global importance. This year’s theme, “South Asia: Beyond Borders,” is focused on sharing the …
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News from the Master’s of Public Interest Media Communication (PIMC) program at Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information
FSU to Host Seventh Annual South Asian Media & Cultural Studies Conference
CCI to Host Virtual Family & Friends Weekend
CCI will host a virtual “open house” style event to showcase its online learning environment.
CONTINUE READINGCCI Awards 99 Student Scholarships
CCI proudly awarded scholarships to 99 students in December 2020.
CONTINUE READINGGarcia Shares the Process of Creating his Own Feature-Length Script
This article was written by Jessie Colegrove, a senior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. The sun was setting over a hill on his drive home from FSU when Vaughn Garcia had an epiphany. He thought to himself, “if I crash right now and had to look over everything that I’ve ever …
CONTINUE READING“A Movement, Not a Moment”: Experiencing the 57 Year Anniversary of the March on Washington
This article was written by Ni’A Landon, a junior public relations student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. It has been almost three weeks since I gathered with thousands at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, in protest of systemic racism, and its impact remains so powerful today. Friday, August 28, marked the …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Recognized by Florida Society of Association Executives
During this year’s Florida Society of Association Executives virtual conference, Shelly Joines, (’07, B.S. Communication Studies) was awarded the Executive Rising Star Award. This award is designed to honor an FSAE Executive Member who has contributed significant time and talent to FSAE’s success. Recipients stand out for their leadership, dedication, and professionalism both within FSAE …
CONTINUE READINGCommunication Alumna Inspires Future Generations of Changemakers
Dr. Shruti Nair, who now works for Ashoka, one of the world’s largest networks of leading social entrepreneurs, graduated from the School of Communication in 2012. Her dissertation dealt with ICTs and the economic empowerment of women . Dr. Nair leads Ashoka’s Youth Years program in South Asia, particularly the efforts to search, select, and …
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