Adam Worrall, two-time graduate of Florida State University, has recently accepted a faculty position with the University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Science. Worrall graduated from the School of Information’s MLIS program in 2008 and pursued his doctorate in Information Studies, graduating in 2014. His research looks at the relationships between information-centric communities, …
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Adam Worrall joins University of Alberta Faculty
Four iSchool Students & Alums Receive ALA Spectrum Scholarship
In July 2015, four Florida State University iSchool students in the Master’s in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) program. were among 60 exceptional students awarded Spectrum Scholarships by the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Diversity. ALA’s Spectrum Scholars are selected based on their commitment to diversity, commitment to entering the library profession, demonstrated community outreach, academic ability and achievements …
CONTINUE READINGIT Alumnus Sam Levine graduates with JD from Nova Southeastern
Nearly every college student has approached the “I want to change my major” crossroad in their academic career–and for some, it’s happened more than once. Information Technology alumnus Sam Levine is one of the rare few who took classes in Biology, Accounting and finally graduated with an IT/Economics degree in 2012. He then earned a highly-coveted spot …
CONTINUE READINGMLIS Alumna Nancy Brockman graduates from Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute Program
Going back to school for a Bachelor’s degree at the age of 50-something is not common in today’s age. But then again, Nancy Brockman wasn’t your average college student. After raising four children, she attended FSU’s Panama City campus for her undergraduate studies in Education and went on to earn her Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) via …
CONTINUE READINGFind the iSchool at NCAAL Conference in Missouri
The iSchool goes to Missouri! The Florida State University School of Information will sponsor a booth at the upcoming NCAAL conference in St. Louis, Missouri from August 4 – 8th. iSchool representatives Elaine Howard and Lenese Colson will be onsite to talk about degree programs and upcoming College/School events. The FSU iSchool will be located at …
CONTINUE READINGMeet Elvaro Jimenez: IT Professional & Owner of Isabella’s Pizzeria
IT Alumni Elvaro Jimenez works as an Application Systems Programmer for the FL Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles. By night he slings pizza at Isabella’s Pizzeria as a co-owner of Gaines Street’s newest pizza joint. In 2011, Jimenez graduated from the Information Technology program and has been working with the Dept. of Highway …
CONTINUE READINGLt. JG Lee Warwick Advances in the United States Navy
Lee Warwick was 18 years old when he enlisted in the United States Navy. It was 2001 and during boot camp, the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred drastically changing the United States forever. Warwick has dedicated the last fourteen years to the Navy, rising in ranks to Lieutenant Junior Grade. In 2005, he cross-rated, or changed …
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