It took a little luck and some big risks, but Florida State University School of Communication alumnus Jamie Linden successfully found his passion as a movie screenwriter. Linden, who graduated in 2001 with a double major in media production and marketing, will be a commencement speaker at Florida State University’s spring graduation on May 2. …
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COMM alumnus to speak at FSU spring commencement
CCI Associate Dean McDowell presents on Think FSU at Communicators Network Meeting
Florida State University (FSU) College of Communication & Information Associate Dean, Dr. Stephen McDowell, was a guest speaker at a FSU Communicators* Network meeting on March 18, 2014. He spoke about a new initiative, known as Think FSU, now being launched university-wide. Dr. McDowell has been involved on the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for Think FSU’s implementation committee’s leadership team that worked on this …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM scholars present research at the Southern States Communication Association Annual Convention
Three Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication students and one faculty member presented papers at the 84th Annual Convention of the Southern States Communication Association (SSCA), held April 3-6, 2014, in New Orleans. Dr. Sandra Halvorson, a Communication faculty member at FSU’s Panama City campus, presented “Who Would Have Thought that People Want to …
CONTINUE READINGCCI trio earns University Teaching Awards
Florida State University recognized faculty members from the School of Communication and School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD) for their excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching for the 2013-14 academic year. Arthur Raney, the James E. Kirk Professor of Communication and Director of Doctoral Studies in the School of Communication, claimed the University Undergraduate Teaching Award. It is …
CONTINUE READINGZeigler inducted into FSU Circle of Gold
Mark Zeigler, a research associate and instructor in the School of Communication, was inducted into Florida State University’s Circle of Gold on April 12 prior to the football spring game. The award, given by the FSU Alumni Association, was created in 1993 to recognize FSU alumni and friends who, through their service and achievements, personify …
CONTINUE READINGAttend “From School to Work” panel discussion on April 16 with local ICT professionals
Attend a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 16, from 5-6 p.m. at the FSU Shores Building, Room 006. The following local professionals from communication and information technology (ICT) fields will share advice and answer questions about transitioning from school to work and more: Emily Allman – Senior Account Manager at RB Oppenheim Associates RB Oppenheim Associates …
CONTINUE READINGCOMM Professor Korzenny discusses the importance of U.S. Hispanics in NPR interview
Dr. Felipe Korzenny, professor in the Florida State University (FSU) School of Communication and director of the FSU Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication, was interviewed in a story by NPR’s Here & Now Contributor’s Network, KUT, over a smart phone app that translates an English-language film about civil rights activist César Chávez. The app, called myLINGO, partnered …
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