The 8th Annual Going Global Showcase, hosted by the Center for Global Engagement and FSU International Programs, was held on November 19th, 2014. Two students from the College of Communication and Information presented at this event on their international experiences. Jasmine Crane, an undergraduate student in her junior year of Media Communication Studies, presented on “Finding …
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CCI students present at Global focused event
COMM Students Represent FSU at NCA Conference in Chicago
Doctoral students and faculty from the College of Communication and Information attended the National Communication Association (NCA) Conference in Chicago, Illinois November 20-23, 2014. The theme of the conference was “The Presence of Our Past(s): NCA at 100,” as the association celebrates 100 years since being founded. COMM students presented their research alongside top students and …
CONTINUE READINGBe the Match hero: Meet COMM student Breanna Amborn
Within the School of Communication, there are hundreds of students but few can say they’ve saved a life. Breanna Amborn, Media and Communication Studies student, is one of those select few. Earlier this year, Breanna got a call that changed her life. The call came from an organization, Be the Match, the national registry for stem …
CONTINUE READINGForensics Team continues winning tradition
Florida State University‘s Forensics Program has a long, rich history of success. The Forensics Program at Florida State University is the oldest student activity on campus dating back to 1887. It is a student academic program that is affiliated with the College of Communication & Information. There is an important and consistent link between participation in …
CONTINUE READINGMeet COMM alumna: Arielle Burnette
Arielle Burnette is a busy, busy woman. During her undergraduate career at Florida State‘s School of Communication, she was a finalist for Homecoming Princess, named Top 25 Influential Women on Campus, served as Emcee for the prestigious Clock and Seal Dinner and was a Torch Night recipient. It started with a dream of being a …
CONTINUE READINGSpicy for a Cause: the 2014 CCI Chili Cook-off
The faculty, staff and students in the College of Communication and Information got spicy for a good cause. Each year, FSU runs a United Way of Big Bend Campaign that started September 30th and will conclude December 16th. This annual goal is accomplished through direct giving, payroll deductions, fundraisers, and the new “Spare Change” effort. One …
CONTINUE READINGHouck’s Students Study Lynching Case in Jackson County
Davis W. Houck, Ph.D., Professor at Florida State University’s School of Communication, took his class on a field trip to Jackson County on Friday, November 7th. “We were there to visit several sites associated with the lynching of Claude Neal,” said Houck. The lynching, recognized nationwide for its brutality, caught the attention of anti-lynching activists and Congress. …
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