Three recent doctoral graduates from Florida State University’s College of Communication & Information have been hired to faculty positions at institutions around the nation. Amelia Gibson, who earned her Ph.D. last December from the School of Information, has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of …
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CCI doctoral graduates secure faculty positions around the nation
Join FSU at the 2014 Florida Library Association Conference
Join Florida State University faculty, staff and students and alumni at the Florida Library Association Conference May 7-9! Here’s where you can find us at FLA: In the Exhibit Hall: Florida State University Booth is #504 Wednesday, May 7 9:00 – 9:30 am poster presentation 11:30 – 12:00 pm poster presentation 6:00 – 8:00pm Florida …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna receives University of Alabama teaching award
Florida State University School of Information alumna Melissa Johnston was awarded the University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies’ Student Advisory Council Teaching Recognition Award at the School’s Honors Day held April 4. Students nominate faculty members for the award by writing letters to describe why the faculty member should win the award …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna embarks on Appalachian Trail adventure
Florida State University School of Information alumna Mary Jeanes is in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as she attempts to hike the Appalachian Trail in its entirety this summer. The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpath in the world, measuring approximately 2,180 miles in length. The Trail goes through 14 …
CONTINUE READINGFormer iSchool professor Eliza Dresang passes away
Former Florida State University School of Information professor Eliza T. Dresang passed away on April 21 at the age of 72. Dresang joined Florida State’s School of Information as an associate professor in 1996 and was named the Eliza Atkins Gleason Professorship in 2004. She remained at Florida State until 2009. At Florida State, Dresang won …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumna wins Palm Beach County Teacher of the Year Award
Florida State University School of Information alumna Michelle Gunning was named this year’s Macy’s/Florida Department of Education Teacher of the Year for Palm Beach County. Gunning graduated from the iSchool with a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies and a Project LEAD specialist degree in 2008. She is now a media specialist at …
CONTINUE READINGiSchool alumnus named Blake Library manager
The Martin County Library System recently promoted Florida State University School of Information alumnus Justin de la Cruz to the manager of Blake Library in Stuart, Fla. After earning a Master of Science in Library & Information Studies in 2012, de la Cruz was hired in as the Digital Literacy Librarian at the Peter & …
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