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 …
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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
“A Movement, Not a Moment”: Experiencing the 57 Year Anniversary of the March on Washington
Communication 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 READING“With humor and humility, we’ll get there together,” – A look back at the first weeks of class
This article was written by Peyton Kelgard, first year M.A. Integrated Marketing Communication student and School of Communication Director’s Ambassador. A new semester begun on August 24. And this time, it really constitutes a total novelty. Instead of walking through Landis Green, sitting next to fellow Noles in lecture halls, or visiting professors during office …
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 …
CONTINUE READINGSAMCS Conference Partners with Media Meet Conference
written by Vaibhav Diwanji FSU’s South Asian Media and Cultural Studies Conference (SAMCS) is pleased to announce their partnership with the Media Meet 2020 Conference. The Department of Media Studies of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Bangalore, India will be hosting its flagship event Media Meet 2020, an International Virtual Conference, on August 27-29. This …
CONTINUE READINGPatrick Merle Assumes Director Role at School of Communication
Associate Professor Patrick Merle, Ph.D., has assumed the role of Director of the School of Communication beginning July 1, 2020. Jennifer Proffitt, Ph.D. had previously served as Director since January 2018. “It has been an honor to serve as the Director of the School of Communication,” Proffitt said. “It is an important but challenging role, …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Celebrates 5 Years of Collaboration with Local Communication Firm
Dr. Patrick Merle (Public Relations) and Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC, (’89, B.S. Communication) are celebrating the five-year anniversary of their partnership, the Incubation Lab. This joint effort between CCI and The Moore Agency allows students to work with real clients while practicing their research, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Teaming up just like they would in …
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